Aubyn, tracks patrick melrose benedict cumberbatch from a privileged but deeply traumatic childhood in the south of france, through severe substance abuse in his twenties in new york and, ultimately, toward recovery back home in britain. The hobbit trilogy as smaug the dragon and khan in star trek. According to star wars 7 news, an anonymous source has revealed that sherlock star benedict cumberbatch filmed a cameo last week for star wars. Spielt benedict cumberbatch in star wars episode 7. A mathematical geniuss search for the truth about his brothers death catapults him into a conspiracy and a love affair. Episode vii, but says he would love to work with star trek into darkness director j. Benedict cumberbatch goes undercover on the internet gq. Through the first 4 episodes i would have rated it at 4 stars. Episode vii says that benedict cumberbatch will star in the movie, and thats why he dropped off of crimson peak. Britain has been transformed into a security state. It seems that sherlock stars benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman have a difference of opinion when it comes to the current direction of the masterpiece series at pbs.
The situation around benedict cumberbatch is really starting to look very complicated. The last enemy has a brilliant premise that practically has happened total information about everyone at all times in the uk. On this episode of actually me, benedict cumberbatch goes undercover on the internet and responds to real comments from twitter, quora, wikipedia and. Abrams faced a similarly difficult decision, as he approached both actors for the same role. Abrams might have taken over michael arndts star wars episode 7 script in order to fit two big names into the cast. Benedict cumberbatch is rumored to star in star wars. Benedict cumberbatch says he would love to work with jj abrams again. Abrams on the latest star trek film, but rumour has it that benedict cumberbatch. Few days ago a rumor was released that the actor has been cast in star wars.
With hugh laurie, anna chancellor, sheila hancock, benedict cumberbatch. There, he meets his brothers widow yasim the gamine anamaria marinca. Episode 7, and at the time, it was all about benedict cumberbatch s seeming denial about turning down guillermo del toro. Sherlock is a british crime television series based on sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes detective stories. Benedict cumberbatch star wars episode 7 and doctor. Even sherlocks sister eurus holmes will be seen in the imminent fifth season. One day later the actor himself dismissed the rumors. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch version and speedy. Star wars episode 7 casting benedict cumberbatch youtube.
The first series of three episodes aired in 2010, while series two aired in 2012, and a third series aired in the first. With his appearance on tonights episode of the graham norton show, benedict cumberbatch has reopened a conversation that folks thought was long closed the prospect of his involvement. Benedict cumberbatch, martin freeman and the cast of sherlock give us a unique glimpse into the making of the thrilling final episode of sherlock season 4. Benedict cumberbatch to get a role in star wars episode 7. Its a futuristic thriller that is chilling because you know we are almost to where it could be a reality.
Benedict cumberbatch full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Created by steven moffat and mark gatiss, it stars benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes and martin freeman as doctor john watson. Who would you choose to lead your cast in star wars episode 7. Episode vii, but says he would love to work with star trek into. Benedict cumberbatch is the latest name to be linked to a role in star wars episode 7 picture.
However, the rewrites in the script could mean abrams might have. A hartswood films production in coproduction with pbs masterpiece. Benedict cumberbatch to star in star wars episode 7. First, because cumberbatch has been typecast as a british baddie in the last 2 big budget franchises in which hes appeared. Sherlock star benedict cumberbatch has finally responded to speculations suggesting that he provided the voiceover in the star wars episode 7. Warum stieg benedict cumberbatch aus guillermo del toros crimson peak aus. Benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman played the lead roles of sherlock holmes and dr. This fivepart limited series based on the acclaimed novels by edward st.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Benedict cumberbatch calls martin freemans sherlock. A spokesperson for the sherlock star hit back at reports that he would be starring in jj abrams scifi epic. According to benedict cumberbatch star wars episode vii and doctor who are two franchises that are off the table for him. Both actors are likely to reprise their roles in sherlock season 5. Benedict cumberbatch hat keine rolle in star wars 7 moviepilot. Acting was superb, benedict cumberbatch is always a wonder to watch. In this brandnew game show, beck bennett invites his fellow castmates vanessa bayer and aidy bryant, along with cumberbatch himself, to. Paul slippery hugh laurie, a fortysomething doctor, lives with his wife. Gary oldman and benedict cumberbatch battling in star. Episode vii is tentatively slated to reach theaters by summer 2015, though it could wind up delayed until the winter holiday season. The internet has been awash with speculation that benedict cumberbatch will be appearing in the new star wars film pretty much from the moment the jj abramsdirected episode vii was announced.
Benedict cumberbatch hosted snl this week, but how was his first trip and did it live up to the tom hanks episode. The sixpart series surveys the natural history of the islands of the south pacific region, including many of the coral atolls and new zealand. A mathematician, stephen ezard cumberbatch, who has been working ivory tower style in china, returns to england for his brothers funeral. According to the reputable folks at film chronicle, cumberbatch has been cast in star wars episode 7.
A contemporary take on the classic arthur conan doyle stories, sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fastpaced adventure series set in presentday london. Congratulations sherlock fanboys and fangirls, your ceaseless late night prayers have finally been answered, as it seems benedict cumberbatch is in a big role like he truly deserves. Rumours have been rife that benedict cumberbatch would. According to marketsaw, the movie blog that broke the news of three more additions to the star wars franchise, benedict cumberbatch and gary oldman were up for the same role in the upcoming film. Paul slippery hugh laurie, a fortysomething doctor, lives with. With his appearance on tonights episode of the graham norton show, benedict cumberbatch has reopened a conversation that folks thought. Benedict cumberbatch denies having been offered a role in star wars.
Benedict cumberbatch, ryan gosling and leonardo dicaprio are just some of the many alist names who have been linked to roles in star wars episode 7. Sherlock is a crime television series that presents a contemporary adaptation of sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes detective stories. Thats the case, according to the latest unconfirmed report. Is benedict cumberbatch actually admiral thrawn in. With benedict cumberbatch, martin freeman, una stubbs, rupert graves. It premiered in june 2014 at bats theatre in new zealand. Speedys cafe is adjacent to the film location and has appeared in numerous episodes. Were now five episodes into this 42nd season of saturday night live, but. Benedict read a death in a white tie, ngaio marsh written by one of the four queens of crime calls in the literature. According to benedict cumberbatch star wars and doctor who are two franchises he wont be a part of in the near future. Benedict cumberbatch has denied rumours that he will be cast in star wars episode 7. Benedict cumberbatch is a sith villain in star wars.
Second, the overhanded notion of jedi vs sith is a bit played out at this point, and i dont imagine star wars episode 7 will refer to the classic conflict tactfully. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century london. The most important star wars news thats probably benedict cumberbatch s voice in the trailer. Cocreated by steven moffat doctor who, coupling and mark gatiss, sherlock stars baftanominee benedict cumberbatch hawking, amazing grace as the new sherlock holmes and martin freeman the office, love. The story was quick moving and suspenseful, but i was hoping for a more optimistic ending. Could benedict cumberbatch be in star wars episode 7. Star wars episode 7 benedict cumberbatch sith casting news, best funny star wars names and a thank you from me for 20k subs. We are now used to seeing the actor of his generation taking complex and unique characters and making them deep and humane, but this takes performance to a different level and standard. Cumberbatch has previously expressed an enthusiasm for the star wars franchise, but with filming set to get into full swing a month from now and official casting announcements surely on the way soon, its probably best to take his denial at face value and just move on. Well, according to recent reports, it sounds like j.
Benedict cumberbatch visited the star wars episode 7 set. Episode 7 rumor suggest both gary oldman and benedict cumberbatch have been cast. Abrams in star trek into darkness, has mentioned that he took a look at the set of the highlyanticipated sequel. South pacific was coproduced by the discovery channel and the series producer was huw cordey. With benedict cumberbatch, anamaria marinca, max beesley, robert carlyle.
Episode vii, fronted by his star trek into darkness. Its been just over a week since we last talked about star wars. Afpgetty images speculation is rife that benedict cumberbatch will be the first name unveiled by. Cumberbatch s representative has denied that he has been cast in episode vii, telling the new york daily news, there is no truth to the rumour benedict has been cast in star wars. Did benedict cumberbatch film a cameo in star wars. Episode vii may see benedict cumberbatch, simon pegg and warwick davis in the cast. Abrams cast his star trek into darkness actor benedict cumberbatch in star wars. Let us know if you are hoping for benedict cumberbatch and saoirse ronan to be cast in episode vii, and whether you would prefer to see them both play heroes, villains or a combination of the two. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television. Benedict cumberbatch list of movies and tv shows tv guide. I think the rumours are circling because jj and benedict have just recently had a wonderful time working together on star trek. Add benedict cumberbatch as the eponymous patrick melrose and the whole series transcends into something far beyond sublime.