The highly anticipated sequel from Netflix descends into disarray as food poisoning strikes the cast and crew.
Filming for the upcoming Netflix movie Enola Holmes 3 was temporarily suspended after several cast and crew members reportedly suffered from food poisoning while on location in Malta.
The production, which had recently moved from Shepperton Studios in the UK to the Mediterranean island for its final shooting phase, was compelled to pause when multiple team members fell ill, believed to be due to contaminated catering, according to “The Sun.”
An insider familiar with the situation described the disruption as considerable. “It’s a nightmare because these productions operate on tight schedules, and filming had to be halted,” the source revealed to the publication. “Several individuals were affected, forcing everything to come to a standstill until they recovered.”
While the ailment was not severe, the delay has reportedly intensified the stress on an already tight filming schedule. “It turned out to be a case of food poisoning, which is quite unfortunate. Fortunately, it wasn’t anything serious, and everyone bounced back, but it heightened the pressure regarding deadlines,” the insider added.
Starring Millie Bobby Brown, known for her role in Stranger Things, as the main character, the third installment of the popular Sherlock Holmes spin-off series began production earlier this year. Brown reprises her role as Enola Holmes, the clever younger sister of the legendary detective, alongside Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes and Himesh Patel as Dr. Watson. Louis Partridge also returns as Viscount Tewkesbury, Enola’s romantic interest.
Helena Bonham Carter is back in the franchise as matriarch Eudoria Holmes, while Sharon Duncan-Brewster continues her role as the antagonist Moriarty.
Netflix plans to release the third installment in late 2025, which is anticipated to adopt a darker tone compared to its predecessors. Although the specific plot details are closely guarded, the film will follow Enola’s adventurous journey as she searches for her missing mother while facing challenges from her more accomplished brothers.
Originally intended for a theatrical release by Warner Bros., the first Enola Holmes film was acquired by Netflix in April 2020 during cinema closures related to the coronavirus pandemic. The franchise has since proven to be a streaming success, resonating with audiences through its mix of period mystery and youthful defiance.
