Noomi Rapace is undoubtedly the movie icon of 2010. Her performance as Lisbeth Salander in the Millennium Trilogy has brought her much international attention and many fans. She’s bagged her first Hollywood role in Sherlock Holmes 2 and a production still has been released online showing her with the lads (Holmes and Watson) in a scene.

Quite what the scene is about remains a mystery (is it an explosion?) since we’re given no context, but her outfit is most intriguing. She looks like a cowgirl despite rumours she’s playing a gypsy.

Whether or not Rachel McAdams returns as Irene Adler still hasn’t been cleared up but Stephen Fry is definitely starring in the new adventure as Mycroft Holmes, Sherlock’s older bro. Back as the dynamic duo are Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law and also appearing is Jared Harris as Professor Moriarty.

Sherlock Holmes 2 will be released from December 16, 2011. Guy Ritchie is shouting, “Action, me old china plate!” and Joel Silver will be barking orders at minions as producer.

Expect plot details, more images and a trailer in the early part of next year. Holmes did decent business for the team involved and was undoubtedly Guy Ritchie’s biggest gig to date. Will Holmes 2 repeat the trick?

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