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[killerweasel.livejournal.com]

They've cast Irene Adler.

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Games of Thrones‘ Natalie Dormer has landed the pivotal role of Irene Adler on Elementary, CBS announced Tuesday.

The actress will appear as Sherlock Holmes’ former love in three episodes, beginning May 9 and climaxing in the show’s two-hour season finale on May 16.

Londoner Irene Adler was the only woman to truly capture Sherlock’s heart. It was revealed earlier this season that Moriarty was responsible for her death, which sent the investigator on a downward spiral into drug addiction.

“We’re moving to the next chapter in our show – and in some ways, to a previous chapter in Holmes’ story,” said executive producer creator Rob Doherty in a statement. “Irene Adler is perhaps the most pivotal relationship in Sherlock’s life, and I can’t think of an actress better suited to the challenge than Natalie.”

As for whether Irene might actually be alive, the EP revealed at TCA Press Tour in January that there was talk about exploring the character in flashback to “see why Sherlock would be drawn to this particular women — she’s got to be pretty unique — so we definitely want to meet her.”

In addition to her role as Joffrey’s intended on Game of Thrones, Dormer is known for playing Anne Boleyn on The Tudors.

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[st-ekaterina.livejournal.com]

i'm not decided yet, if i like this Irene. Not really for now, if honest. Will see...

[wendelah1]

I was neutral until someone pointed me to this article. The Creation of Anne Boleyn. She sounds impressive, at least in interviews. Now, it's up to the writers.

[weber_dubois22]

One fancast I saw on tumblr used Archie Panjabi as Irene Adler and it was enough to fool me into thinking "Oh, hey, they already aired the episode(s) with Irene in them and they cast Pinky from Bend it Like Beckham!?" Then I found out later it was the aforementioned and got all disappointed.

Seeing the official actress kinda makes me sadder it isn't Panjabi.

[psyko-kittie.livejournal.com]

I've seen her neither Game of Thrones or The Tudors; but I have seen her in Silk, which I kind of liked her. Though, this whole series has pleasantly surprised me, so... we shall see.

[venusinthenight]

I'm not sure about this either. I was seriously hoping to have another WOC as Irene, and to have someone cast who isn't classically beautiful (e.g., long hair, white, etc.).

Meanwhile, my Irene!headcanon!fic that I've been working on off and on is now an AU in more ways than one.

[hufflepuffsneak.livejournal.com]

I was hoping for another WOC as well, but I can Dormer hitting the role out of the park. (I just want more Elementary, 'cause I'm sure I'll be pleasantly surprised. Why this ridiculous skipping weeks nonsense?)

Though Archie Panjabi would have been amazing. She needs to be in more things.

[venusinthenight]

If all 24 episodes were to run straight through without pre-emption, we'd be in rerun season already.

[hufflepuffsneak.livejournal.com]

I suppose I can't say darn you and your logic in a Sherlock Holmes fandom :P

[venusinthenight]

*g*

[sakuraberries]

OMG

OMG

I LITERALLY GASPED OUT LOUD

I CAN'T BELIEVE MY DARLING BB NATALIE WILL BE ON MY DARLING SHOW

[evilgmbethy.livejournal.com]

super excited, she's an excellent actress who has a history of fighting for better roles for women

[justjuly4.livejournal.com]

Might be worse. She is good choice, I believe.

I loved Natalie in Tudors.

[youreadarling.livejournal.com]

I don't really know how to feel about this. I mean, I'm glad they've finally cast something, but Natalie Dormer? It seems a strange casting.
In her defense I haven't seen her act in anything so I am hoping she'll do a good job. (And did you know she was 31?! She only looks about 22!)

[frostbit-sky.livejournal.com]

YES! I love her. The Tudors was not the same without her.

I AM SO EXCITED!

[nostalgia-lj.livejournal.com]

Oh that's who she is.

I have no strong feelings about this casting either way.