Speaking to Radio Times Magazine, the Sherlock star – who is set to play Superintendent Battle in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of Christie’s novel – said: “I love the brilliance and arrogance of Sherlock Holmes, and how he’s so far ahead of everyone else in the room."
He continued: "I also love him having to deal with people of a higher social class. Battle’s the same, he’s not from an aristocratic background. It’s the revenge of the little guy or gal.”
Speaking about what drew him to the adaptation, which comes from a script penned by former Doctor Who showrunner Chris Chibnall, Freeman added: "Chris’s scripts bring it up to date in a way that feels relatable without trying to be hip and cool. It has a contemporary feel, while not cheating on the period.
"I didn’t really grow up with Christie, but the character of Bundle surprised me because she’s much younger than Marple and Poirot."
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