With Martin Freeman juggling "Sherlock" season 3 and "The Hobbit," the actor can't help but compare the fanfare between the two, and it seems love for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is pulling stronger at this point.

"I think that gets me more fan mail than Bilbo. Not that I think I am the biggest deal in the universe," says Martin Freeman according to Now Magazine.

"Sherlock is one of the biggest things I will do, ever. We could never have predicted that level of insanity around the series."

Indeed, at the recent San Diego Comic-Con, the fanfare for "Sherlock" as well as anticipation for the long-awaited season 3 was palpable.

Currently, filming for season 3 is on hiatus until early August, where episode 3 titled "His Last Vow" will shoot until early September.

"I just got the script [for episode 3] and it's another early birthday present, because it is amazing," says Benedict Cumberbatch according to Hypable.

"I don't want to hype it too much because we haven't made it yet but what a script! Steven Moffat is brilliant. We [film] in about a week and a half's time."

But despite the love for Benedict Cumberbatch, Martine Freeman seems to be doing just fine himself.

"I'd have been quite happy being known as 'Tim from The Office' and now Bilbo Baggins [in 'The Hobbit'] and John Watson have come along." 

So, does this mean "Sherlock" is officially more popular than "The Hobbit?"