On January 9, 2018, it was announced that Millie Bobby Brown would produce and star as the title character in a film series based on the Enola Holmes books.[11] On February 8, 2019, media reported Harry Bradbeer would direct the film project, while Jack Thorne would adapt the script.[12] Helena Bonham Carter plays Enola Holmes' mother, while Henry Cavill plays Sherlock Holmes.[13] On April 21, 2020, Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film, as opposed to a theatrical release due to COVID-19.[14][15] The film was released on September 23, 2020.[16]