‘Sherlock’ Star Amanda Abbington Says “Nepotism” Helped Her Land Role In BBC Drama

Amanda Abbington has said "nepotism" related to her relationship with Sherlock star Martin Freeman helped her land a role on the hit BBC series.

February 24, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · John Gaines

Amanda Abbingtonhas revealed she believes nepotism helped land her role in hit BBCdramaSherlock.

At the time, Abbington was in a long-term relationship withMartin Freeman, who played Watson.

Its true, it was that.

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And wed worked together on many things.

Deadline has reached out to the BBC, producer Hartswood Films, Gatiss and Moffat for comment.

Abbington and Freeman divorced in 2016.