Sherlock: Toby Jones joins Benedict Cumberbatch in series 4 as new villain

New recruit: Toby Jones has joined Sherlock as a new villain
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Jennifer Ruby16 May 2016

Toby Jones has joined the cast of Sherlock as a new villain.

The British actor, who has had roles in blockbusters including Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, has been confirmed as a new addition to series 4.

In a statement released on Monday, Jones revealed that he would be playing one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘finest villains’.

It read: “I’m excited and intrigued by the character I shall be playing in Sherlock…”

Show co-creator Stephen Moffat said that he was “delighted to have Toby Jones on board, bringing to life one of Doyle's finest villains.”

Mark Gatiss added: “We're thrilled to welcome one of our finest actors to the Sherlock family. I know Toby will embrace the part with true relish.”

It has also been announced that Nick Hurran will return to direct the news series, after being nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on Series 3 episode The Last Vow.

Sue Vertue, Executive Producer for Hartswood Films, says: "Great to have Nick Hurran back after his fabulous work in series three, and I've been wanting to work with Toby for ages, so this is a real treat."

While plot and character details for the new series are being kept tightly under wraps, both Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman will be returning as Holmes and Watson.

The new story is expected to pick up as Watson and wife Mary, played by Amanda Abbingdon, welcome their first child and prepare for parenthood.

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