'Doctor Strange' actor Benedict Cumberbatch will lead director Paul&nbsp;Greengrass's upcoming period drama 'The Hood'. &nbsp; 
 
Revolving around the premise of a peasant revolution across England in 1381, the historical drama is written and will be directed by Greengrass. 
 
The film’s story is believed to deal with issues such as socio-economic and political tensions and high taxation, following the life of a farmer (played by Cumberbatch) who turns into a commander of the revolt. Early predictions suggest the film has a pulse similar to action dramas like 'Braveheart' and 'Gladiator.'

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The film is being financed by Tyler Thompson’s Cross Creek and will be produced in collaboration with CAA Media Finance and FilmNation which is being auctioned at the Cannes. 'Melody' starring Katty Perry, an animated musical that will also be produced by Cross Creek, is also on sale at Cannes. On the other hand, CAA’s has a bunch of projects lined up such as Emily Blunt’s 'Pain Hustlers', Daisy Ridley starrer 'Magpie', and the action movie 'Tin Soldier', starring Jamie Foxx, Scott Eastwood, Robert De Niro and John Leguizamo.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, FilmNation has projects like 'The Shrouds' by David Cronenberg, Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed starrer science fiction 'Fingernails' and 'The Crow reboot.'

'The Hood' will be Greengrass's first film since his last release 'News of the World' in 2020 starring Tom Hanks. More information on the film is yet to come.&nbsp;

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The British filmmaker rose to fame with the 2004 sophomore 'Jason Bourne' film 'The Bourne Supremacy' and later directed franchises of the same such as 'The Bourne Ultimatum' in 2007, 'Captain Phillips' in 2013, and 'United 93' in 2006. This docudrama thriller film also earned him an Oscar nomination for best director.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Cumberbatch who got an Oscar nomination for his powerful performance in 'The Power of the Dog' is enjoying the success of his latest outing with MCU's 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.' Currently, the film is running at the theatres and making records.&nbsp; 
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'Doctor Strange' actor Benedict Cumberbatch will lead director Paul Greengrass's upcoming period drama 'The Hood'. Revolving around the premise of a peasant revolution across England in 1381, the historical drama is written and will be directed by Greengrass.

'Doctor Strange' actor Benedict Cumberbatch will lead director Paul Greengrass's upcoming period drama 'The Hood'. Revolving around the premise of a peasant revolution across England in 1381, the historical drama is written and will be directed by Greengrass. The film’s story is believed to deal with issues such as socio-economic and political tensions and high taxation, following the life of a farmer (played by Cumberbatch) who turns into a commander of the revolt. Early predictions suggest the film has a pulse similar to action dramas like 'Braveheart' and 'Gladiator.' Also Read: Bhool Bhaulaiya 2 vs Dhaakad: Kartik Aaryan's film takes box office by storm The film is being financed by Tyler Thompson’s Cross Creek and will be produced in collaboration with CAA Media Finance and FilmNation which is being auctioned at the Cannes. 'Melody' starring Katty Perry, an animated musical that will also be produced by Cross Creek, is also on sale at Cannes. On the other hand, CAA’s has a bunch of projects lined up such as Emily Blunt’s 'Pain Hustlers', Daisy Ridley starrer 'Magpie', and the action movie 'Tin Soldier', starring Jamie Foxx, Scott Eastwood, Robert De Niro and John Leguizamo. Meanwhile, FilmNation has projects like 'The Shrouds' by David Cronenberg, Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed starrer science fiction 'Fingernails' and 'The Crow reboot.' 'The Hood' will be Greengrass's first film since his last release 'News of the World' in 2020 starring Tom Hanks. More information on the film is yet to come. Also Read: Netflix buys Emily Blunt's film 'Pain Hustlers' at this whopping price The British filmmaker rose to fame with the 2004 sophomore 'Jason Bourne' film 'The Bourne Supremacy' and later directed franchises of the same such as 'The Bourne Ultimatum' in 2007, 'Captain Phillips' in 2013, and 'United 93' in 2006. This docudrama thriller film also earned him an Oscar nomination for best director. Meanwhile, Cumberbatch who got an Oscar nomination for his powerful performance in 'The Power of the Dog' is enjoying the success of his latest outing with MCU's 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.' Currently, the film is running at the theatres and making records.

Benedict Cumberbatch set to star in period drama 'The Hood'

Benedict Cumberbatch is all over the headline for his marvellous performance in his recently released movie 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. Recently, Cumberbatch made his return as a host of Saturday Night Live this weekend. 
 
The 'Power of Dog' actor made the evening hilarious starting with the monologue where he referenced Will Smith and Chris Rock's infamous slap, and also made a joke about Jane Campion's Oscar-winning movie. 
 
He started the monologue by saying how people recognise him as 'Doctor Strange' and most sketches were based on the same character. Further, for everyone's knowledge he mentioned that he had starred in many other critically acclaimed movies like, 'The Power of Dog', but very few know about it

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He added saying SNL boss Lorne Michaels asked him: ‘Like what?’ To which the 40-year-old actor responded by saying: ‘Well, The Power of the Dog for a start.’ To which Michaels replied, ‘nobody saw it’. 
 
Further, by mentioning Will's shocking slap, he said, ''Come on man, I was nominated for an Oscar for that!' I didn’t win. I was beaten by Will Smith.'' 
 
He added, “Not physically! Not physically!'' Cumberbatch lost the Oscar trophy to Smith in the Best Actor category.

Academy night was going well until&nbsp;Chris took the stage and made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which probably provoked Smith who quickly went on stage and slapped Rock.&nbsp; 
 
For his slap, Smith has also issued an apology to Rock and&nbsp; Academy has also banned him for 10 years.&nbsp;

Benedict Cumberbatch is all over the headline for his marvellous performance in his recently released movie 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. Recently, Cumberbatch made his return as a host of Saturday Night Live this weekend.

Benedict Cumberbatch is all over the headline for his marvellous performance in his recently released movie 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. Recently, Cumberbatch made his return as a host of Saturday Night Live this weekend. The 'Power of Dog' actor made the evening hilarious starting with the monologue where he referenced Will Smith and Chris Rock's infamous slap, and also made a joke about Jane Campion's Oscar-winning movie. He started the monologue by saying how people recognise him as 'Doctor Strange' and most sketches were based on the same character. Further, for everyone's knowledge he mentioned that he had starred in many other critically acclaimed movies like, 'The Power of Dog', but very few know about it Benedict Cumberbatch’s Monologue! pic.twitter.com/4BOCqXDPQa — Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) May 8, 2022 × He added saying SNL boss Lorne Michaels asked him: ‘Like what?’ To which the 40-year-old actor responded by saying: ‘Well, The Power of the Dog for a start.’ To which Michaels replied, ‘nobody saw it’. Further, by mentioning Will's shocking slap, he said, ''Come on man, I was nominated for an Oscar for that!' I didn’t win. I was beaten by Will Smith.'' He added, “Not physically! Not physically!'' Cumberbatch lost the Oscar trophy to Smith in the Best Actor category. Academy night was going well until Chris took the stage and made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which probably provoked Smith who quickly went on stage and slapped Rock. For his slap, Smith has also issued an apology to Rock and Academy has also banned him for 10 years.

Benedict Cumberbatch takes a sly dig at Will Smith's Oscars slap in SNL monologue

Benedict Cumberbatch's much-awaited drama 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' &nbsp;has finally been released in theatres and all the Marvel fans have enjoyed the madness of the multiverse and praised Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen's chemistry in the movie.&nbsp; 
 
Now, as the fans are enjoying the return of Doctor Strange one more time, but, did you know that the Academy nominated star is thinking about taking a break. Yes, but it's unclear if he was talking about taking a short break from the films or just saying goodbye to his superhero role.&nbsp; 
 
During his recent interview with IGN, the 45-year-old actor said, “It gets very multiversal in real life as well,” 
 
Further, when asked what variant he would like the most, the British actor said, “I guess one that’s less busy, maybe… I might be that variant very soon, which is nice – taking a bit of a break.” 
 
As we mentioned above, the actor didn't explain what he meant by taking a break.

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Looking at his Marvel movies, he was recently&nbsp;part of blockbuster hit 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and now 'Doctor Strange'. Talking about the future movies, his character will not appear in the string of MCU's fourthcoming projects including 'Thor: Love and Thunder', 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', 'The Marvels', 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3', 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' among others.&nbsp; 
 
Meanwhile 'Doctor Strange' follows stars Benedict Wong as Stange's friend Wong, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, Rachel McAdams, Xochitl Gomez and others.&nbsp;

Benedict Cumberbatch's much-awaited drama 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' has finally been released in theatres and all the Marvel fans have enjoyed the madness of the multiverse and praised Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen's chemistry in the movie.

Benedict Cumberbatch's much-awaited drama 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' has finally been released in theatres and all the Marvel fans have enjoyed the madness of the multiverse and praised Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen's chemistry in the movie. Now, as the fans are enjoying the return of Doctor Strange one more time, but, did you know that the Academy nominated star is thinking about taking a break. Yes, but it's unclear if he was talking about taking a short break from the films or just saying goodbye to his superhero role. During his recent interview with IGN, the 45-year-old actor said, “It gets very multiversal in real life as well,” Further, when asked what variant he would like the most, the British actor said, “I guess one that’s less busy, maybe… I might be that variant very soon, which is nice – taking a bit of a break.” As we mentioned above, the actor didn't explain what he meant by taking a break. What is phase 4? What happened in phase 1? The entire Marvel timeline explained Looking at his Marvel movies, he was recently part of blockbuster hit 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and now 'Doctor Strange'. Talking about the future movies, his character will not appear in the string of MCU's fourthcoming projects including 'Thor: Love and Thunder', 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', 'The Marvels', 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3', 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' among others. Meanwhile 'Doctor Strange' follows stars Benedict Wong as Stange's friend Wong, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, Rachel McAdams, Xochitl Gomez and others.

Benedict Cumberbatch to take a break from acting after 'Doctor Strange'? Here's what we know

Benedict Cumberbatch, who was one of the frontrunners of this year's award season, is all set to take the Saturday Night Live stage one more time. 
Cumberbatch will host the late-night show on May 7, the week his most awaited movie 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' will release in theatres worldwide.&nbsp;

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On Saturday, the announcement was made about the 45-year-old actor taking the hosting job next month. &nbsp;Rock band Arcade Fire will join Benedict on stage as the musical guest.&nbsp;

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The two-time Oscar nominee actor made his hosting debut in the year 2016. 
 
Talking about the Canadian indie rock band, this will be their fifth appearance as the musical guest.&nbsp; 
 
Cumberbatch will join the starry host lineup of this year's edition, which was kicked off by Oscar winner actress Ariana DeBose.

Benedict Cumberbatch, who was one of the frontrunners of this year's award season, is all set to take the Saturday Night Live stage one more time. Cumberbatch will host the late-night show on May 7, the week his most awaited movie 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' will release in theatres worldwide.

Benedict Cumberbatch, who was one of the frontrunners of this year's award season, is all set to take the Saturday Night Live stage one more time. Cumberbatch will host the late-night show on May 7, the week his most awaited movie 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' will release in theatres worldwide. Prince Harry hails Ukraine team's 'bravery' at Invictus Games opening On Saturday, the announcement was made about the 45-year-old actor taking the hosting job next month. Rock band Arcade Fire will join Benedict on stage as the musical guest. Benedict! Arcade Fire! pic.twitter.com/o4bmfrBxaX — Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) April 17, 2022 × The two-time Oscar nominee actor made his hosting debut in the year 2016. Talking about the Canadian indie rock band, this will be their fifth appearance as the musical guest. Cumberbatch will join the starry host lineup of this year's edition, which was kicked off by Oscar winner actress Ariana DeBose.

Benedict Cumberbatch to host 'Saturday Night Live' next month

Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley are all set to star in Wes Anderson’s newest feature.&nbsp; 
 
Anderson will direct and write the new feature adaptation of Roald Dahl collection of short stories 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More.' The upcoming feature is set up on&nbsp;Netflix.&nbsp;

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Sources also note that production is set to get underway this month in the UK. As per the reports, Cumberbatch will play Henry Sugar, the protagonist of the titular story, more details about other characters are unknown.&nbsp; 
 
Netflix had no comment on the reports. 
 
News of the new project comes after the streamer’s acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company in September 2021, which gave the streamer rights to the author’s entire catalogue.

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This would be the second Dahl project for Anderson who previously directed the Oscar-nominated animated film 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox.' 
 
Meanwhile, Cumberbatch is currently starring in the superhit 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and also stars in Marvel upcoming series 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', due in May 2022. He has garnered Oscar buzz for his leading performance as Phil Burbank in Jane Campion’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel 'The Power of the Dog.'

Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley are all set to star in Wes Anderson’s newest feature. Anderson will direct and write the new feature adaptation of Roald Dahl collection of short stories 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley are all set to star in Wes Anderson’s newest feature. Anderson will direct and write the new feature adaptation of Roald Dahl collection of short stories 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More.' The upcoming feature is set up on Netflix. Plant-animal species named after celebs: From Beyonce horsefly to DiCaprio tree Sources also note that production is set to get underway this month in the UK. As per the reports, Cumberbatch will play Henry Sugar, the protagonist of the titular story, more details about other characters are unknown. Netflix had no comment on the reports. News of the new project comes after the streamer’s acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company in September 2021, which gave the streamer rights to the author’s entire catalogue. Cate Blanchett to star in Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's first English-language feature This would be the second Dahl project for Anderson who previously directed the Oscar-nominated animated film 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox.' Meanwhile, Cumberbatch is currently starring in the superhit 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and also stars in Marvel upcoming series 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', due in May 2022. He has garnered Oscar buzz for his leading performance as Phil Burbank in Jane Campion’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel 'The Power of the Dog.'

Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley joins Wes Anderson’s next project

Fans of 'Doctor Strange', and Benedict Cumberbatch, are going to have to wait a little longer as the cast and crew is headed for a reshoot.

 
According to reports, the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring sequel to Marvel Studios’ 2016 installment, 'Multiverse of Madness', is undergoing 'significant' reshoots. The new version is currently being reshot in Los Angeles, including photography.&nbsp;

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Sources have reportedly told media outlets that Cumberbatch along with some of the cast &amp; crew are in it for the long haul: six weeks of shooting and six working days a week. Director Sam Raimi stays in his post, and so does 'Loki' head writer Michael for writing the new variation to the story.

 
One source said, “Even while in the middle of production, Marvel is scheduling you for more shooting."&nbsp; 
Another added, “We’ve had bigger reshoots on other MCU movies.”

 
However, yet another source revealed, “They’re here until the end of the year. That’s like a whole other movie,” said one.

 
One source credited the reshoots to the revamped version of the story, while another said the reason could be the impact of Covid on that had halted UK productions in the past.&nbsp;

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The sequel to 'Doctor Strange' has gone through other challenges, too. Director Scott Derrickson had co-written a version of the script and was set to direct when creative differences meant he left in January of 2020. Raimi and Waldron were then roped in, as sources reportedly say, to create a new movie on an accelerated time frame.&nbsp;

 
Reportedly, the call for reshoots have not dampened the spirit of its cast and crew.“There is a pervasive enthusiasm,” one source described.

 
On Thursday, Cumberbatch was asked about the reshoots on Jimmy Kimmel Live.&nbsp;

 
“Like everything with Marvel, it comes in fresh, pretty much, most mornings,” Cumberbatch joked. “It’s really exciting and the film is shaping up to be something special.”

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Fans of 'Doctor Strange', and Benedict Cumberbatch, are going to have to wait a little longer as the cast and crew is headed for a reshoot. According to reports, the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring sequel to Marvel Studios’ 2016 installment, 'Multiverse of Madness', is undergoing 'significant' reshoots.

Fans of 'Doctor Strange', and Benedict Cumberbatch, are going to have to wait a little longer as the cast and crew is headed for a reshoot. According to reports, the Benedict Cumberbatch-starring sequel to Marvel Studios’ 2016 installment, 'Multiverse of Madness', is undergoing 'significant' reshoots. The new version is currently being reshot in Los Angeles, including photography. Also read: Finally! Britney Spears' conservatorship dissolved by Judge Sources have reportedly told media outlets that Cumberbatch along with some of the cast & crew are in it for the long haul: six weeks of shooting and six working days a week. Director Sam Raimi stays in his post, and so does 'Loki' head writer Michael for writing the new variation to the story. One source said, “Even while in the middle of production, Marvel is scheduling you for more shooting." Another added, “We’ve had bigger reshoots on other MCU movies.” However, yet another source revealed, “They’re here until the end of the year. That’s like a whole other movie,” said one. One source credited the reshoots to the revamped version of the story, while another said the reason could be the impact of Covid on that had halted UK productions in the past. Also read: Day has finally come! Paris Hilton, Cher & other celebs react to Britney Spears' conservatorship end The sequel to 'Doctor Strange' has gone through other challenges, too. Director Scott Derrickson had co-written a version of the script and was set to direct when creative differences meant he left in January of 2020. Raimi and Waldron were then roped in, as sources reportedly say, to create a new movie on an accelerated time frame. Reportedly, the call for reshoots have not dampened the spirit of its cast and crew.“There is a pervasive enthusiasm,” one source described. On Thursday, Cumberbatch was asked about the reshoots on Jimmy Kimmel Live. “Like everything with Marvel, it comes in fresh, pretty much, most mornings,” Cumberbatch joked. “It’s really exciting and the film is shaping up to be something special.” Also read: Will Smith on childhood woes: I started performing to keep peace in my house

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British actor Benedict Cumberbatch fully immersed himself as a 1920s rancher while filming 'The Power of the Dog', staying in character for the whole shoot and learning how to manage cattle, ironmongery and roping. 
 
Based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage, the critically-acclaimed movie marks the return of Oscar-winning director Jane Campion to feature films since 2009's 'Bright Star'. The new drama won her the Silver Lion for best director at September`s Venice Film Festival. 
 
Cumberbatch, known for his roles in 'Sherlock', 'The Imitation Game'&nbsp;and 'Doctor Strange', plays the domineering Phil Burbank whose world is turned upside down when his brother George brings home a new wife and her teenage son.

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Burbank immediately sets out to bully and torment the two newcomers. "There is just so much to understand about Phil and he`s very far from me. It was a very immersive experience. I was allowed to be him for the whole shoot," Cumberbatch told Reuters in an interview. 
 
"(Campion) introduced me as Phil and said `you`ll meet Benedict afterwards. He`s nice, but you`ll meet him on wrap`, which was great. It just meant I could go there and she gave me permission to be him."

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To prepare for the role, Cumberbatch spent time on a ranch learning all sorts of skills. 
 
"I ... learned about braiding and roping and managing cattle and how modern ranching works, not the old school which is pretty, pretty brutal as is depicted in the film," he said. 
 
"(I also learned) banjo playing ... I went to a taxidermist, I made a horse shoe for Jane with an iron monger. I whittled all the way through the job. I kept practising my whistling ... So, yeah, a lot to encompass." 
 
The movie, shot in Campion's native New Zealand, stars real-life couple Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst, who met on the set of the series 'Fargo', as George and his new wife Rose.

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"It was great to be there as a family ... That`s how we first bonded," Dunst said. "I love that Jane wasn`t afraid of putting us together in a film." 
 
'The Power of the Dog'&nbsp;hits cinemas from next week and streaming platform Netflix on Dec. 1.

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch fully immersed himself as a 1920s rancher while filming 'The Power of the Dog', staying in character for the whole shoot and learning how to manage cattle, ironmongery and roping.

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch fully immersed himself as a 1920s rancher while filming 'The Power of the Dog', staying in character for the whole shoot and learning how to manage cattle, ironmongery and roping. Based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage, the critically-acclaimed movie marks the return of Oscar-winning director Jane Campion to feature films since 2009's 'Bright Star'. The new drama won her the Silver Lion for best director at September`s Venice Film Festival. Cumberbatch, known for his roles in 'Sherlock', 'The Imitation Game' and 'Doctor Strange', plays the domineering Phil Burbank whose world is turned upside down when his brother George brings home a new wife and her teenage son. In pics: Superman to Captain America: DC, Marvel and their new LGBTQ superheroes Burbank immediately sets out to bully and torment the two newcomers. "There is just so much to understand about Phil and he`s very far from me. It was a very immersive experience. I was allowed to be him for the whole shoot," Cumberbatch told Reuters in an interview. "(Campion) introduced me as Phil and said `you`ll meet Benedict afterwards. He`s nice, but you`ll meet him on wrap`, which was great. It just meant I could go there and she gave me permission to be him." Also read: Adele says friends Nicole Richie and Jennifer Lawrence 'humanised' her To prepare for the role, Cumberbatch spent time on a ranch learning all sorts of skills. "I ... learned about braiding and roping and managing cattle and how modern ranching works, not the old school which is pretty, pretty brutal as is depicted in the film," he said. "(I also learned) banjo playing ... I went to a taxidermist, I made a horse shoe for Jane with an iron monger. I whittled all the way through the job. I kept practising my whistling ... So, yeah, a lot to encompass." The movie, shot in Campion's native New Zealand, stars real-life couple Jesse Plemons and Kirsten Dunst, who met on the set of the series 'Fargo', as George and his new wife Rose. Also read: Say what? Christopher Walken painted over a real Banksy piece for a TV show "It was great to be there as a family ... That`s how we first bonded," Dunst said. "I love that Jane wasn`t afraid of putting us together in a film." 'The Power of the Dog' hits cinemas from next week and streaming platform Netflix on Dec. 1.

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Marvel star Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in the limited series 'Londongrad'. The series is currently in the works at HBO.&nbsp; 
 
The forthcoming series is based on the novel titled The Terminal Spy which is penned by Alan Cowell. &nbsp;

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The series tells the true story of Alexander Litvinenko, the KGB agent and later defector killed by poisoning with the radioactive isotope polonium-210 in 2006 in England. Cumberbatch will star as Litvinenko and will also serve as an executive producer on the project under his Sunnymarch banner, as per Variety. 
 
Benedict will be essaying the role of Litvinenko. He will also serve as an executive producer on his new project under his Sunnymarch banner.

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Bryan Fogel, who previously won an Oscar for his documentary 'Icarus' in 2018, will direct the limited series and David Scarpa is writing and will also executive produce.

Marvel star Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in the limited series 'Londongrad'. The series is currently in the works at HBO. The forthcoming series is based on the novel titled The Terminal Spy which is penned by Alan Cowell.

Marvel star Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in the limited series 'Londongrad'. The series is currently in the works at HBO. The forthcoming series is based on the novel titled The Terminal Spy which is penned by Alan Cowell. Matthew Perry to write a memoir about 'Friends' and battle with addiction The series tells the true story of Alexander Litvinenko, the KGB agent and later defector killed by poisoning with the radioactive isotope polonium-210 in 2006 in England. Cumberbatch will star as Litvinenko and will also serve as an executive producer on the project under his Sunnymarch banner, as per Variety. Benedict will be essaying the role of Litvinenko. He will also serve as an executive producer on his new project under his Sunnymarch banner. 'Eternals' star Kumail Nanjiani: Watched Bollywood movies my whole life Bryan Fogel, who previously won an Oscar for his documentary 'Icarus' in 2018, will direct the limited series and David Scarpa is writing and will also executive produce.

Benedict Cumberbatch to play poisoned KGB agent in HBO series 'Londongrad'

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Later this year, he is also set to returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Jon Watts’ 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' alongside Tom Holland, before his standalone sequel, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' which launches in March 2022. 
 
On the&nbsp;bonus edition of the 'Variety Awards Circuit Podcast,' the actor talked about 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and responded to Holland's comment, where he said, “I think this is the most ambitious standalone superhero film ever made.”&nbsp;

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By putting&nbsp;his thoughts aside, Cumberbatch responded, saying, “until ‘Doctor Strange 2’ comes out,”. Reportedly, Benedict will play a mentor to Spider-Man in the movie. 
 
'SpiderMan: No Way Home' features Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch. The clip sees Peter Parker face his most brutal foe to date — the past. The trailer is as good as the fans expected it to be and confirms the multiverse plot with Tom Holland getting together with villains of previous Spider-Man cinematic franchises and fans will get to see Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus, Jamie Foxx’s Electro, and Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin -- all in this film.&nbsp;

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Zendaya will reprise her role as MJ, Jacob Batalon is back as Ned Leeds, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, Benedict Wong as Wong and Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan. 
 
'Spider-Man: No Way Home' will be released in cinemas in December this year, while 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' is currently scheduled for March 25, 2022.

Benedict Cumberbatch has been making a lot of buzz with his exciting movie line-ups. The actor will appear in four exciting projects back-to-back. Later this year, he is also set to returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Jon Watts’ 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' alongside Tom Holland, before his standalone sequel, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' which launches in March 2022.

Benedict Cumberbatch has been making a lot of buzz with his exciting movie line-ups. The actor will appear in four exciting projects back-to-back. Later this year, he is also set to returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Jon Watts’ 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' alongside Tom Holland, before his standalone sequel, 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' which launches in March 2022. On the bonus edition of the 'Variety Awards Circuit Podcast,' the actor talked about 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and responded to Holland's comment, where he said, “I think this is the most ambitious standalone superhero film ever made.” Benedict Cumberbatch on 'Doctor Strange 2' director change: I was sad By putting his thoughts aside, Cumberbatch responded, saying, “until ‘Doctor Strange 2’ comes out,”. Reportedly, Benedict will play a mentor to Spider-Man in the movie. 'SpiderMan: No Way Home' features Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch. The clip sees Peter Parker face his most brutal foe to date — the past. The trailer is as good as the fans expected it to be and confirms the multiverse plot with Tom Holland getting together with villains of previous Spider-Man cinematic franchises and fans will get to see Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus, Jamie Foxx’s Electro, and Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin -- all in this film. Benedict Cumberbatch opens up about straight actors playing gay roles Zendaya will reprise her role as MJ, Jacob Batalon is back as Ned Leeds, Marisa Tomei as Aunt May, Benedict Wong as Wong and Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan. 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' will be released in cinemas in December this year, while 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' is currently scheduled for March 25, 2022.

Benedict Cumberbatch responds to Tom Holland's claims for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

Benedict Cumberbatch&nbsp;starrer&nbsp;'The Power Of The Dog' recently premiered at the Venice Film Festival and the audience hooted and cheered with a four-minute standing ovation.&nbsp; 
 
Now Benedict opened up about his role during the Telluride Film Festival and discussed the straight actors playing gay roles&nbsp;in the movie.&nbsp; 
 
The 45-year-old actor played the character of rancher Phil Burbank, who strikes up a relationship with Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee).

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“I feel very sensitive about representation, diversity, and inclusion,” Cumberbatch said at the Telluride Film Festival, as per reports. “One of the appeals of the job was the idea that in this world, with this specific character, there was a lot that was private, hidden from view.” 
 
“It wasn’t done without thought,” he said. “I also feel slightly like, is this a thing where our dance card has to be public? Do we have to explain all our private moments in our sexual history? I don’t think so.” He added.&nbsp; 
 
Further talking, Benedict added, “Jane (director) chose us as actors to play those roles. That’s her question to answer.” 
 
This is not the first time when Marvel star is playing a queer character, before this, the actor has played a gay man --&nbsp;portraying Alan Turing in 'The Imitation Game.

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The 25-year-old McPhee is also a straight man, said that there's a lot he relates with the role of Peter, and added, “I would say that there’s a lot in Peter that I relate to,” Smit-McPhee said. “Sure, I’m a straight man, but I’m extremely in touch with my feminine side. I was raised by my mother and my sister. Of course, my dad has a huge masculine influence on my life but he could never really take me away from the feminine side that I just intrinsically have in myself. It was just a matter of bringing it out… and letting it be in the world. It was a really experimental but beautiful thing to do.” 
 
The movie will be released in theatres on Nov. 17 and then hits Netflix on Dec. 1.

Benedict Cumberbatch starrer 'The Power Of The Dog' recently premiered at the Venice Film Festival and the audience hooted and cheered with a four-minute standing ovation.

Benedict Cumberbatch starrer 'The Power Of The Dog' recently premiered at the Venice Film Festival and the audience hooted and cheered with a four-minute standing ovation. Now Benedict opened up about his role during the Telluride Film Festival and discussed the straight actors playing gay roles in the movie. The 45-year-old actor played the character of rancher Phil Burbank, who strikes up a relationship with Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee). Harvey Weinstein slams Angelina Jolie for 'clickbait publicity', denies assaulting her “I feel very sensitive about representation, diversity, and inclusion,” Cumberbatch said at the Telluride Film Festival, as per reports. “One of the appeals of the job was the idea that in this world, with this specific character, there was a lot that was private, hidden from view.” “It wasn’t done without thought,” he said. “I also feel slightly like, is this a thing where our dance card has to be public? Do we have to explain all our private moments in our sexual history? I don’t think so.” He added. Further talking, Benedict added, “Jane (director) chose us as actors to play those roles. That’s her question to answer.” This is not the first time when Marvel star is playing a queer character, before this, the actor has played a gay man -- portraying Alan Turing in 'The Imitation Game. From 'Spencer' to 'The Power of the Dog': Films chasing top prize at Venice Film Festival The 25-year-old McPhee is also a straight man, said that there's a lot he relates with the role of Peter, and added, “I would say that there’s a lot in Peter that I relate to,” Smit-McPhee said. “Sure, I’m a straight man, but I’m extremely in touch with my feminine side. I was raised by my mother and my sister. Of course, my dad has a huge masculine influence on my life but he could never really take me away from the feminine side that I just intrinsically have in myself. It was just a matter of bringing it out… and letting it be in the world. It was a really experimental but beautiful thing to do.” The movie will be released in theatres on Nov. 17 and then hits Netflix on Dec. 1.

Benedict Cumberbatch opens up about straight actors playing gay roles

Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in Netflix`s upcoming limited series `The 39 Steps`, based on the 1915 John Buchan novel of the same name. 
 
According to&nbsp;Variety, the forthcoming series will be helmed by Edward Berger and written by Mark L. Smith. The series will reunite Cumberbatch and Berger, who last worked together on Showtime`s 2018 mini-series `Patrick Melrose`.The at least six-hour series will be produced by Anonymous Content, Chapter One Pictures, and SunnyMarch, the UK-based film and TV production company founded by Cumberbatch, Adam Ackland and Adam Selves. 
 
`The 39 Steps` has already been adapted several times, most famously by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. Buchan`s original spy thriller takes place just before the outset of World War I, focussing on Richard Hannay, a man who comes into possession of a key to a global conspiracy and goes on the run.Meanwhile, Cumberbatch was most recently seen in `The Mauritanian`, and remains in the thick of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with this year`s `Spider-Man: No Way Home` and 2022`s `Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness`. 
 
Berger recently directed three episodes of Showtime`s Bryan Cranston drama `Your Honor` and is currently helming `All Quiet on the Western Front`.Netflix has been successful in attracting eyeballs to its limited series in recent years, most notably with `The Queen`s Gambit` and `When They See Us`. 
 
In December, the streamer ordered another limited series, this one from Sweden -- `The Unlikely Murderer`, based on Thomas Pettersson`s 2018 novel. The five-part series, which is set to release this year, is penned by Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockstrom, with `The Witcher` director Charlotte Brandstrom helming the first two episodes.&nbsp;

Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in Netflix`s upcoming limited series `The 39 Steps`, based on the 1915 John Buchan novel of the same name. According to Variety, the forthcoming series will be helmed by Edward Berger and written by Mark L.

Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in Netflix`s upcoming limited series `The 39 Steps`, based on the 1915 John Buchan novel of the same name. According to Variety, the forthcoming series will be helmed by Edward Berger and written by Mark L. Smith. The series will reunite Cumberbatch and Berger, who last worked together on Showtime`s 2018 mini-series `Patrick Melrose`.The at least six-hour series will be produced by Anonymous Content, Chapter One Pictures, and SunnyMarch, the UK-based film and TV production company founded by Cumberbatch, Adam Ackland and Adam Selves. `The 39 Steps` has already been adapted several times, most famously by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. Buchan`s original spy thriller takes place just before the outset of World War I, focussing on Richard Hannay, a man who comes into possession of a key to a global conspiracy and goes on the run.Meanwhile, Cumberbatch was most recently seen in `The Mauritanian`, and remains in the thick of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with this year`s `Spider-Man: No Way Home` and 2022`s `Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness`. Berger recently directed three episodes of Showtime`s Bryan Cranston drama `Your Honor` and is currently helming `All Quiet on the Western Front`.Netflix has been successful in attracting eyeballs to its limited series in recent years, most notably with `The Queen`s Gambit` and `When They See Us`. In December, the streamer ordered another limited series, this one from Sweden -- `The Unlikely Murderer`, based on Thomas Pettersson`s 2018 novel. The five-part series, which is set to release this year, is penned by Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockstrom, with `The Witcher` director Charlotte Brandstrom helming the first two episodes.

Benedict Cumberbatch to star in Netflix series 'The 39 Steps'

Benedict Cumberbatch is among many others who think they have contracted deadly coronavirus at the starting of the pandemic 
 
Benedict during his talk with The Independent, reveals that he became very ill while filming “The Mauritanian” in South Africa at the end of 2019. 
 
“I was incredibly ill, to the point that when all this COVID stuff suddenly broke in the new year, I was thinking, ‘Oh my god was I actually patient zero?’” he says. “I was so ill – it was borderline pneumonia.” &nbsp; 
 
But his filming schedule forced him to “plough on” despite his illness, but says he even found himself “throwing up between takes”. Sherlock Holmes actor recalled. 
 
The Cumberbatch starrer legal drama recently released on Amazon Prime and has been well-received so far, receiving multiple nominations and a Jodie Foster winning a Golden Globe.&nbsp; 
 
Although before Benedict, many stars including Hugh Grant, Gwyneth Paltrow claimed that they have contracted coronavirus&nbsp;early&nbsp;

Benedict Cumberbatch is among many others who think they have contracted deadly coronavirus at the starting of the pandemic Benedict during his talk with The Independent, reveals that he became very ill while filming “The Mauritanian” in South Africa at the end of 2019.

Benedict Cumberbatch is among many others who think they have contracted deadly coronavirus at the starting of the pandemic Benedict during his talk with The Independent, reveals that he became very ill while filming “The Mauritanian” in South Africa at the end of 2019. “I was incredibly ill, to the point that when all this COVID stuff suddenly broke in the new year, I was thinking, ‘Oh my god was I actually patient zero?’” he says. “I was so ill – it was borderline pneumonia.” But his filming schedule forced him to “plough on” despite his illness, but says he even found himself “throwing up between takes”. Sherlock Holmes actor recalled. The Cumberbatch starrer legal drama recently released on Amazon Prime and has been well-received so far, receiving multiple nominations and a Jodie Foster winning a Golden Globe. Although before Benedict, many stars including Hugh Grant, Gwyneth Paltrow claimed that they have contracted coronavirus early

Benedict Cumberbatch thinks he contracted COVID-19 while filming early in pandemic

The Cold War has always captured the imagination of filmmakers and it almost always translates to an intense drama whenever depicted on screen via the story of those who furthered the political crisis or those who helped in easing tensions between Russia and the US.&nbsp;

Alas, ‘The Courier’ tries to be that but is dramatically slow in reaching its high point. A spy drama about a British businessman and his Russian ally who try to bring peace in the world while thwarting efforts of the two blocs to reach a nuclear catastrophe amid the Cuban Missile Crisis, the film starts pacing when it reaches its final moments.&nbsp;

Based on a true story,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/benedict-cumberbatch">Benedict Cumberbatch</a> as the British businessman Greville Wynne who hesitatingly at first plays a Cold War spy is convincing in his role but there’s something you expect more from him. He’s Sherlock Holmes after all! Merab Ninidze plays his part as secret agent Oleg Penkovsky does justice.

Rachel Brosnahan looks good as a diplomat but only if she broke from her witty charisma that in parts reminds us of her work in ‘Marvelous Mrs Maisel’. While her presence offers femininity to a through and through boys club of espionage, director Dominic Cooke’s film is about male friendship between the businessman and secret agent in the backdrop of a looming nuclear war crisis.&nbsp;

The title track ‘It Has To be You’ by Abel Korzeniowski,&nbsp;that plays through the film, is brilliant and sets a sombre mood.&nbsp;

Watch the trailer here:

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‘The Courier’ is a decent watch. It just lacks the pace of a spy film.&nbsp;

The Cold War has always captured the imagination of filmmakers and it almost always translates to an intense drama whenever depicted on screen via the story of those who furthered the political crisis or those who helped in easing tensions between Russia and the US.

The Cold War has always captured the imagination of filmmakers and it almost always translates to an intense drama whenever depicted on screen via the story of those who furthered the political crisis or those who helped in easing tensions between Russia and the US. Alas, ‘The Courier’ tries to be that but is dramatically slow in reaching its high point. A spy drama about a British businessman and his Russian ally who try to bring peace in the world while thwarting efforts of the two blocs to reach a nuclear catastrophe amid the Cuban Missile Crisis, the film starts pacing when it reaches its final moments. Based on a true story, Benedict Cumberbatch as the British businessman Greville Wynne who hesitatingly at first plays a Cold War spy is convincing in his role but there’s something you expect more from him. He’s Sherlock Holmes after all! Merab Ninidze plays his part as secret agent Oleg Penkovsky does justice. Rachel Brosnahan looks good as a diplomat but only if she broke from her witty charisma that in parts reminds us of her work in ‘Marvelous Mrs Maisel’. While her presence offers femininity to a through and through boys club of espionage, director Dominic Cooke’s film is about male friendship between the businessman and secret agent in the backdrop of a looming nuclear war crisis. The title track ‘It Has To be You’ by Abel Korzeniowski, that plays through the film, is brilliant and sets a sombre mood. Watch the trailer here: ‘The Courier’ is a decent watch. It just lacks the pace of a spy film.

'The Courier' review: An ode to unconventional friendship amid the backdrop of Cold War