Noomi Rapace to star in 'Sherlock Holmes 2'

Actress Noomi Rapace, who starred in the original "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" film, has scored the female lead role in "Sherlock Holmes 2." Warner Bros. is developing the sequel Guy Ritchie will direct.

Details about Rapace's role are still unknown, according to Heat Vision. Robert Downey Jr. will return as Holmes and Jude Law is back as Dr. Watson. "Sherlock Holmes" will kick off production later this year.

In the sequel, Holmes will face off against Moriarty, and Mycroft, Holmes' brother, will appear as well. Rapace also starred in "The Girl Who Played with Fire" and "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest."