‘Sherlock’ Season 4 Spoilers, News & Updates: Moriarty’s Right-Hand Man Is The New Villain?

"Sherlock" Season 4 has recently tapped Toby Jones to play the role of Benedict Cumberbatch's new foe in the upcoming season of the BBC drama. While details about his character have not yet been revealed, spoilers hint on the possibility that Jones will be playing the role of Moriarty's right-hand man, Sebastian Moran.

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"Sherlock" Season 4 spoilers hint on the possibility that fans and viewers may soon meet Moriarty's right-hand man in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books, Sebastian Moran. According to Hypable, the BBC series has recently announced the casting of Toby Jones as the new villain for episode 2.

Details of Jones' role in "Sherlock" Season 4 were not revealed during the announcement. However, a hint could be taken from Steven Moffat's statement regarding the actor's addition to the show.

"Delighted to have Toby Jones on board, bringing to life one of Doyle's finest villains," said Moffat.

The publication notes that if there is any character in Doyle's books that is worth mentioning as being one of its "finest villains," it has to be Sebastian Moran. According to the publication, Sebastian appeared in Doyle's book "The Adventure of the Empty House."

Sebastian is also Moriarty's right-hand man. This may explain the reason for Andrew Scott's rumored return in "Sherlock" Season 4 as Moriarty despite his character's death in the latest season.

Den of Geek reports on Scott's rumored return in "Sherlock" Season 4 after a footage of him was aired during the premiere of the special episode, "Abominable Bride." Moffat has previously made it clear that Moriarty is dead, which led to speculations that Moriarty may either return as a zombie or as a ghost in relation to the theme for the upcoming season.

Will Moriarty really return in "Sherlock" Season 4 or does his return have something to do with his right-hand man Sebastian? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!