The Irregulars: Every Star Slated For a Role in Netflix's Sherlock Holmesian Drama

Peters, whose character has the eerie and intriguing name "The Linen Man," is something of a TV drama staple. He's worked with David Simon on acclaimed HBO dramas twice, playing detective Lester Freamon on The Wire and Albert "Big Chief" Lambreaux on Treme. You also may recognize him from playing the Master of Jordan College in season one of His Dark Materials. Peters also has worked in some top-notch films over his decades-long career; recent credits include Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Da 5 Bloods