Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Martin Freeman slams Sherlock trolls over Amanda Abbington abuse

DIGITAL SPY
By Tom Eames

Martin Freeman with his wife Amanda Abbington arriving for the 2013 National Television Awards at the O2 Arena, London.

Martin Freeman has criticized a minority of Sherlock fans who sent online threats to his long-time partner Amanda Abbington.

The actor - who plays John Watson on the BBC drama - said it was "ridiculous" that people tweeted abusive messages to Abbington after she was cast as love interest Mary Morstan.


He told Time Out: "To me, they're not fans of the show - they're fans of a show going on in their heads.

"Obviously I love Amanda and I want everyone to react positively to her; she plays a fantastic character and brings a hell of a lot to the third series."

Freeman also revealed his concern that the new series will be an anti-climax for viewers in regards to how Sherlock Holmes faked his death in the previous episode.



He said: "There's something slightly mundane in knowing the truth of a thing. It's like asking Derren Brown to explain one of the amazing things he does. When he tells you, you're likely to go, 'Oh, right, erm...' I still think it's going to be satisfying, though.

"Loads of people have gone to town on how they think it happened - and some of the theories have been quite close. We have some fun with that in the show."


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