Further proof that CBS’ in-the-works Sherlock Holmes reboot will take the iconic franchise in a radical new direction: The network has cast Lucy Liu as Watson!
TVLine has learned that Liu has been tapped to play Watson to Jonny Lee Miller‘s Sherlock in Elementary, the network’s modern-day take on the famed detective saga.
Another key change: Sherlock and Watson now live in New York City.
Rob Doherty (Medium) penned the script and Michael Cuesta (Homeland) will direct the pilot.Both will serve as EPs alongside Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly.
Liu is currently in the midst of a season-long arc on Southland.

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