15 Roles that appeared different on-screen from their actual description

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American Psycho (Image via Lionsgate Films)
American Psycho (Image via Lionsgate Films)

5) Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) – Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)
Sherlock Holmes (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)

Sherlock Holmes has always been described as brilliant, analytical, and somewhat aloof. He was the kind of detective who relied on logic and observation, often coming across as cold but fascinating. Robert Downey Jr. took that framework and added a chaotic, almost reckless energy. His Sherlock felt more physical—he fought, brawled, and even got dirty, which made him feel less like a detective and more like an adventurer. Instead of calmly explaining his deductions, Downey’s Sherlock often raced through explanations, showing off his speed of thought rather than his precision. His clothes often looked rumpled, and his experiments were chaotic, giving the impression of someone who was brilliant but disorganized.

Edited by Sugnik Mondal
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