Fletcher takes over the franchise from director Guy Ritchie, who directed the first two films, Sherlock Holmes in 2009, and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows in 2011.
Dexter Fletcher, who just helmed the critically acclaimed Elton John biopic Rocketman, will direct the third installment, per Variety.
In addition to Rocketman, Fletcher took over production of Bohemian Rhapsody after the film’s original director, Bryan Singer, was fired partway through production.
The long-delayed Sherlock Holmes 3 is finally starting to come together.