Where are the Sherlock stars now? From Amanda Abbington to Benedict Cumberbatch | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

The BBC drama “Sherlock” enjoyed great popularity when it first appeared on viewers’ television screens ten years ago – but then it was all over far too quickly: the last episodes of the series were not broadcast until 2017.

What have the actors been up to since they left the show? Of course, the most famous character to define the series – Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes himself – was always destined for a bright future after his performances in crime thrillers thrilled the nation.

After winning an Emmy for Sherlock, he was honored with another major award just a year later when he won a BAFTA for his title role in the miniseries Patrick Melrose, the 2018 hit based on the semi-autobiographical novels by Edward St. Aubyn.

On television, he later landed the role of Dominic Cummings in “Brexit: The Uncivil War” on Channel 4. He was also successful on the big screen, playing Dr. Strange in the Marvel Comics adaptation and reprising his role in blockbusters such as “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Endgame.”

Other big hits include 1917 and The Courier. Despite Benedict’s enormous popularity as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, he is not the only Sherlock actor with a history with Marvel.

Enter Martin Freeman, who has had success since the show with the role of Paul in the Sky comedy “Breeders”.

In “A Confession” he also took on the role of real-life detective Stephen Fulcher and retold the true story of the murder investigation into the tragic death of Sian O’Callaghan.

Una Stubbs, meanwhile, wasn’t always a big name, but after her big break as Mrs. Hudson in “Sherlock,” she landed roles in “Call the Midwife,” “The Durrells,” and “Murder on the Blackpool Express.”

Mark Gatiss is not only known for his role as Mycroft Holmes, but was also involved in the creation of the Sherlock reboot together with Steven Mofatt.

The same year that Sherlock ended, he delighted fans with new episodes of A League of Gentleman before appearing again in Dr. Who and even starring in documentaries about Dracula, underlining his passion for the horror genre.

Perhaps the most famous star to ever emerge from Sherlock, however, is Amanda Abbington, whose 45-minute interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Channel 4 on Wednesday night – and her subsequent appearance on Lorraine Kelly’s ITV show today (July 25) – caused a stir.

The 2023 Strictly star, who retired early from the show due to “mild post-traumatic stress disorder,” claimed she had been successful in 99 percent of her roles in show business and “loved” her job, but had problems with Giovanni Pernice because he was unusually “mean” and “cruel.” The actress accused the dancer of inappropriate behavior, which he denies.

Since “Sherlock,” she has also appeared in major films such as “Mr. Selfridge,” Netflix’s “Safe,” Agatha Christie’s “Crooked House” and “I Hate Suzie” with Billie Piper.

She even appeared in Reggie Yates’ Make Me Famous, a film that explores the psychological impact reality TV shows have on participants – especially when they are unprepared for how dramatically their lives can change as a result.

Amanda is also known for her stage performances in “The Son” and “God of Carnage” and will focus on a trauma victim in the upcoming play “When It Happens To You”.