Millie Bobby Brown has stated a Sherlock Holmes spinoff for Henry Cavill is not in the works . In a recent statement , she says men have had their time in the franchise. This follows the release of the Enola Holmes 3 cast list by Netflix just days ago . Cavill played Sherlock Holmes in the second film. Indie outlets now wonder about his future in the series. Brown's position clarifies the direction for the next installment. The cast announcement included familiar faces returning for the third movie. Fans have responded to her comments on social media platforms. No official word exists regarding a standalone Sherlock project.