Jude Law is in negotiations to star opposite Robert Downey Jr in Guy Ritchie's next film 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Variety says Law is expected to reach a deal shortly to play Dr John H Watson; Downey will play Sherlock Holmes.
Mark Strong, currently in Irish cinemas in Ritchie's 'RocknRolla', will play the villain, Blackwood.
Production on the film will begin next month in London.
