Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman have sparked speculation about a possible Sherlock return after being spotted together for the first time in years.
The actors, who played Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson in the BBC drama, were seen together at Wimbledon on Friday, July 10.
Cumberbatch and Freeman were photographed sitting together during the Men's Singles Semifinals on Centre Court, alongside Cumberbatch's wife Sophie Hunter, as they watched Alexander Zverev take on British wildcard Arthur Fery.
Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter. DFree, Shutterstock
The reunion comes almost a decade after the final episode of Sherlock aired.
The BBC series, which first premiered in 2010, reimagined Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective stories in a modern-day setting, following Holmes and Watson as they solved crimes across London.
The show became a major success around the world, but despite years of speculation, a fifth season has never been confirmed.
Martin Freeman with Sherlock co-star and wife Amanda Abbington. FeatureFlash Photo Agency, Shutterstock
In 2025, co-creator Mark Gatiss suggested that returning to the series would be difficult, saying:
"Going back is often very difficult."
He added that one of the challenges was that "Benedict and Martin didn't want to do [it] anymore."
The future of the show had previously been a source of discussion, with Freeman admitting that the pressure surrounding the series and its fanbase could sometimes be difficult.
Martin Freeman. Asatur Yesayants, Shutterstock
Cumberbatch, however, appeared more open to the possibility of returning, saying he disagreed with the idea that outside expectations should prevent a comeback.
Recent comments from co-creator Steven Moffat have also renewed hope among fans.
Speaking on the Half the Picture podcast earlier this month, Moffat said he would consider returning to the world of Sherlock if he could bring everyone together.
"If I can persuade everybody else, of course I'd revisit it."
