Millie Bobby Brown teases Enola Holmes 3: bigger stakes, deeper romance with Tewkesbury
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Key Takeaways
Millie Bobby Brown, star of "Stranger Things", has reprised her role as Enola Holmes, the brilliant sister of Victorian-era detective Sherlock Holmes, for the third instalment of the franchise. Speaking to people.com, the actress revealed that her character has undergone significant personal evolution since the first film.
"I think what's really exciting about this one is how much Enola has grown," Brown said. "She's still got that same fire and curiosity, but she's a bit more confident in who she is and what she stands for. The stakes feel bigger, not just in terms of the mystery, but emotionally too."
Romance takes centre stage
The third film deepens the relationship between Enola and Tewkesbury, her love interest from the earlier films. Brown hinted at significant romantic development: "Fans of Enola and Tewkesbury … there's definitely more to explore there. Their relationship feels more mature, a bit deeper, and real. I think audiences are really going to feel like they've grown up with Enola, which is such a special thing."
Louis Partridge, who plays Tewkesbury opposite Brown, corroborated the romantic arc while adding dramatic tension. "People may or may not know that this film involves a wedding," Partridge revealed to femalefirst.co.uk. "With any wedding, there's drama around every corner, and this one is no exception. Enola and Tewkesbury go through a bit of a rough patch. The stakes are higher than we've seen before but our characters are older and wiser than before too, and they care about each other a lot."
Character evolution and personal connection
Brown emphasised that Enola remains a character in flux, never reaching a definitive endpoint. "She'll forever be someone who is always evolving, but there's definitely more to be shown on screen," the actress noted in earlier remarks about the franchise's future. She also drew parallels between herself and the character she portrays: "When I was reading the script, it felt like I was reading myself. She's got a very witty sense of humour, very British. And I've definitely got her sense of humour." Friends and family have reportedly remarked on the uncanny similarity between Brown's own personality and Enola's on-screen demeanour.
What to expect
The third instalment promises a more mature exploration of Enola's world, balancing mystery-solving with deeper emotional stakes and romantic complexity. The wedding-centred plot suggests the narrative has moved beyond the detective-apprentice dynamic of earlier films into territory where personal relationships carry as much weight as the central case. Enola Holmes 3 marks a significant turning point for the character, reflecting both the actress's own growth and audience expectations for the franchise.