Is he or isn’t he? That seems to be the question on everyone’s mind when in last year’s “Sherlock Holmes” Moriarty, making an appearance and set up to be the villain in the forthcoming “Sherlock Holmes 2,” was rumored to be none other than Brad Pitt. While it turned out the actor-in-the-shadows wasn’t Pitt in Guy Ritchie’s blockbuster smash, rumors continued to circulate that he will play Moriarty in the upcoming sequel.
In an interview with Collider, screenwriters screenwriters Michele & Kieran Mulroney were revealing cagey when asked directly about the possibility of Pitt play Moriarty:
Well, of course, we’re gigantic Brad Pitt fans. I think he’s a brilliant actor and a particularly brilliant character actor. And certainly the role that you’re talking about of Professor Moriarty is a big character to bite off. I hope Brad likes it. Let’s leave it at that. To be political, we should say nothing. But, he’s wonderful. We couldn’t be bigger fans of Brad. So, we’ll see what happens. It’s going to be an interesting film to watch. We can say nothing about this.
In trying to play political by saying nothing, it appears they let the cat somewhat out of the bag. They hope Brad likes it? Can we assume that the role is at least being offered and he’ll read the script? We would think so. If it was entirely out of the question, or if they didn’t know, they would say so right? It remains to be seen. While we think Pitt is certainly interested in the role, he’s also notorious for attaching himself to a zillion projects most of which never happen (seriously, just click the Brad Pitt tag below and scroll through). That said, he is best buds with Guy Ritchie and seems to be eager to shake up his image with his reportedly tyrannical turn in “Tree Of Life.” A villain role doesn’t seem out of the question.
“Sherlock Holmes 2” is set to go in front of cameras sometime this fall.
