Articles Tagged 'Benedict Cumberbatch'
By Brigid Brown | 3 weeks ago
First Look: Benedict Cumberbatch Stars as Thomas Edison in Trailer for 'The Current War'
Benedict Cumberbatch has his pick when it comes to leading roles and his latest is as 19th century inventor Thomas Edison. The forthcoming biopic, The Current War, dramatizes the competition between genius engineers Edison and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon). Both men developed electrical systems, with Edison having the support of banker J.P Morgan, lighting up […]
By Nick Levine | 2 months ago
'Killing Eve' Triumphs at the BAFTA TV Awards with Wins for Best Drama Series, Jodie Comer, and Fiona Shaw
And the winner is… Killing Eve! BBC America's hit show took home three top prizes at the BAFTA TV Awards in London last night (May 12), including Best Drama Series. Jodie Comer was named Best Actress for her awesome performance as slippery assassin Villanelle in a category that also included her co-star Sandra Oh. In […]
Casting News: Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss Join New Jane Campion Film
Are you ready for some huge casting news? Benedict Cumberbatch and Elisabeth Moss have signed up to star in The Power of the Dog, the new film from Oscar-winning writer-director Jane Campion (The Piano, Top of the Lake). Campion's script is adapted from Thomas Savage's 1967 novel The Power of the Dog, which centers on […]
'Avengers' Director Explains Why Tom Holland Never Gets Given a Script
Tom Holland may be one of the brightest stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he may have a little bit of a spoiler problem. According to Joe Russo, co-director of last year's Avengers: Infinity War and the upcoming Avengers: Endgame, the loose-lipped Brit isn't even trusted with a script during his super-secretive movie shoots. […]
Casting News: Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth and More Join Sam Mendes' War Movie '1917'
Director Sam Mendes' first movie since back-to-back Bond flicks Skyfall and Spectre was always going to be a big deal. But now, it's become an even bigger one with the addition of a raft of new cast members including Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, and Bodyguard's Richard Madden. The World War 1 movie, titled 1917, will […]
Benedict Cumberbatch Swims in Super-Cold Water for U.K. Red Nose Day
Benedict Cumberbatch took part in a charity swim for U.K. Red Nose Day on Friday, but this was no ordinary morning splash-about. The Sherlock actor braved temperatures of 7.8C (46F) to swim in Hampstead Ponds wearing nothing but swimming trunks, a red nose, and a red nose headband. Hampstead Ponds are a group of freshwater […]
Casting News: Benedict Cumberbatch Joins David Tennant in 'Good Omens'
This is not a drill: Benedict Cumberbatch and David Tennant are finally going to feature in the same show – though it's not a Doctor Who x Sherlock crossover! It's just been announced that Cumberbatch will provide the voice of a "giant, animated Satan" who is "400ft high" in Good Omens, the new miniseries from […]
By Kat Sommers | 7 months ago
Huzzah! The 'Doctor Strange' Sequel is Definitely Happening with Benedict Cumberbatch Returning
Things didn't look good for Doctor Strange at the end of Avengers: Infinity War, but never fear: Benedict Cumberbatch will return for another solo outing as the Sorcerer Supreme. The Hollywood Reporter got the scoop yesterday (December 11), with news that Scott Derrickson had signed on the dotted line to direct the sequel. He directed […]
10 of the Best Motion Capture Performances Ever
Motion capture performances are currently not eligible for an Academy Award, something director and actor Andy Serkis has gone on record to say should be changed. His latest film is Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, the long-awaited CGI retelling of The Jungle Book, which uses motion capture techniques extensively. The technology has come on leaps and bounds […]
Benedict Cumberbatch Almost Played a Vampire in 'True Blood'
Forget Aidan Turner, Robert Pattinson or even Matthew Goode in A Discovery of Witches: Benedict Cumberbatch was almost among the pantheon of actors to play a blood-sucking vampire. This eye-opening tidbit was let slip by True Blood creator Alan Ball, at a special screening of the show's pilot episode last night (November 18) in Los Angeles. According to him, […]