Jude Law burst into the Hollywood spotlight with his role in 1999’s The Talented Mr. Ripley and has since worked with directors such as Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
Oscar nominations and a host of other critical considerations have followed in his wake. Kids today might know Law best as John Watson in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes films, and perhaps soon people might think of him as Marvel’s space hero Mar-Vell after the much awaited Captain Marvel comes out. So, how did this star from across the pond get his start? What makes him tick? Read on for 42 talented facts about Jude Law.
42. If You Can’t Beat ‘Em
Law will be yet another thespian joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with his role as Mar-Vell/Walter Lawson in the upcoming Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson. Law will serve as the mentor to Larson’s character Carol Danvers, a US Air Force pilot whose DNA is fused with an alien’s after a plane crash.
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41. Bromance Returns
Although there’s hasn’t been much buzz yet, Law is confirmed to be returning for a third installment in the Sherlock Holmes franchise, which is planned to be released on December 25, 2020. While Law and Robert Downey Jr. are confirmed, it is not yet known if director Guy Ritchie will return.
40. Flatmate
Prior to Hollywood stardom, Law and Ewan McGregor (best known as the young Obi-Wan Kenobi from the Star Wars prequel trilogy) were roommates.
39. Hogwarts
Law will play a young Albus Dumbledore in the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and has responded to fan questions concerning how Dumbledore’s sexuality will be represented. Author JK Rowling’s announcement that Dumbledore is gay caused a stir among the fanbase, for good and for bad. Law hints that Dumbledore’s sexuality won’t be explicitly shown or implied since Rowling’s writing focuses on “multifaceted” characters, arguing that Dumbledore does not need to be defined by his sexuality: “…what’s brilliant about Jo’s [Rowling’s] writing is how she reveals her characters, peels them to the heart over time.”
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