Benedict Cumberbatch has admitted that he was skeptical about one Victorian special of "Sherlock" titled "The Abominable Bride" but said that it was wiped off when the creators pitched the idea to him.
In an interview with the Guardian, Cumberbatch said, "I thought they'd finally lost the plot, jumped the shark. Then they expanded the idea and pitched it to me properly and I think it's fantastic, absolutely brilliant."
In a separate interview with Den of Geek, Cumberbatch said it was very nice to play Sherlock in his era. He explained that in the things that are "slightly more heavy-lifting in the modern era" is a man "clearly slightly out of his time."
"It's put him back in the era that he's written in originally," Cumberbatch said of his "Sherlock" character. "It's a joy."
Cumberbatch pointed out that they cannot exactly hide behind Victorian costumes when they filmed the special in public places. He said that he hoped to reciprocate the enthusiasm of the fans and hope that they will enjoy the show.
Set in Victorian era, the "Sherlock" special will be a big departure from the regular series set in modern times. It will be the series' first broadcast after a hiatus of almost two years. The special will be shown on Jan. 1, 2016 in BBC1 and PBS Masterpiece.
Sherlock Holmes is one of the most beloved characters on television. The warm reception of the Victorian special is anticipated because of the show's loyal following. Cumberbatch's renewed faith in the special should please fans.
Watch the trailer of "Sherlock" special "The Abominable Bride" here: