‘Sherlock’ Season 4 Air Date, News & Updates: BBC Series Ending? Benedict Cumberbatch Wants To Be The New 'James Bond?’

"Sherlock Season 4" from the BBC seems closer to being a swan song, with Benedict Cumberbatch (Holmes) expressing interest in the new "James Bond" film. The team up between Benedict Cumberbatch and the BBC proved successful, adapting the adventures of Sherlock Holmes into modern times.

Fans of the BBC series had hoped to see "Sherlock Season 5" after Holmes and John Watson (Martin Freeman) complete a major arc with S4. Co-creators and co-writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss previously revealed that they already have plans for S5 even while "Sherlock Season 4" was being developed.

The boys will be back soon! Here’s the first official picture of #Sherlock and John from Series 4. pic.twitter.com/MqGfuUWb96

— Sherlock (@Sherlock221B) 31 August 2016

Parent Herald cites reports where Benedict Cumberbatch expressed the sentiment that "Sherlock Season 4" feels like the end. Interestingly, although Benedict Cumberbatch said he'd still want to return to as Sherlock Holmes, the BBC star essentially pointed out he has other projects he wants to do.

The Mirror reports that the "Sherlock" star is the latest to express his interest in becoming the next James Bond. The media outlet says that Benedict Cumberbatch admitted that the BBC star would be happy to trade "Sherlock" for "James Bond."

The enthusiasm for "James Bond" over "Sherlock" has history as, according to The Mirror, Benedict Cumberbatch has been a long time 007 fan. The "Sherlock" star further illustrated enthusiasm for "James Bond" as Benedict Cumberbatch highlighted that playing 007 takes more than wearing a suit or getting the eyebrows down pat.

Although nothing is set in stone as far as cancellation after "Sherlock Season 4," the pull on Benedict Cumberbatch by other commitments is a bit daunting to fans. However, Benedict Cumberbatch did highlight that "Sherlock Season 4" will render the series complete.

Cancellation after "Sherlock Season 4" over Benedict Cumberbatch becoming the new James Bond or for whatever other reason will not take away from satisfaction over the completed BBC series. Are you as ready as Benedict Cumberbatch to say goodbye after "Sherlock Season 4?"