Lucy Hale Set to Star as SCARLETT HOLMES in Detective Limited Series at Roku
Actress Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars, Scream 4) has signed on to star in and executive produce a new Roku Original limited series, titled Scarlett Holmes. Said to “put a fresh, romantic spin on the legendary world of Sherlock Holmes,” Scarlett Holmes, will debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2027.
Written by Paris Herbert-Taylor and Katie Wilbert, Scarlett Holmes revolves around the titular character played by Hale, a modern descendant of Sherlock Holmes who has inherited his legendary powers of observation, but instead of solving crimes, she takes on mysteries of love, dating, and relationships.
Each episode’s storyline draws inspiration from a beloved romantic comedy. Joining Scarlett in each episode is her trusty sidekick, “Jane Watson,” (casting TBA) as they help clients navigate mixed signals, secret crushes, romantic dilemmas, and everything in between.
But while Scarlett may be an expert at solving everyone else’s romantic problems, her own love life proves far more difficult to decipher. When she falls for “Ollie Moriarity” (casting TBA) — a charming podcast producer secretly planning an exposé on her methods —she’s faced with the toughest case of all: her own.
Hale said of the project, “I am a true diehard fan of romantic comedies, and Scarlett Holmes has that special something that made me fall in love with the genre in the first place. And I love that it brings mystery into the rom-com world in a way that feels really fresh and fun.
“It’s charming, sexy, funny, and has a lot of heart. Scarlett is smart, curious, a little complicated, and like so many of us, looking for love. I feel completely thrilled to step into her shoes.”
via: Deadline