Lucy Liu has been cast as Sherlock Holmes right-hand (wo)man in CBS' Elementary pilot.
The drama is a modern take on the cases of Sherlock Holmes in which Sherlock (Eli Stone's Jonny Lee Miller) is a recovering addict and consultant for the NYPD. Liu will play Joan Watson, a former surgeon-turned-sober companion who looks after Holmes.
Best known for her roles in Charlie's Angels, Kill Bill and Ally McBeal, Liu currently stars in TNT's Southland.
Robert Doherty (Medium) will write and executive-produce with Justified duo Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly.
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