Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch, the renowned English actor famed for his roles in 'Sherlock' and 'Doctor Strange,' joins for an engaging conversation. He discusses his latest film, 'The Roses,' and shares humorous anecdotes from his time on SNL. The conversation touches on the challenges of balancing a high-profile career with family life, the dynamics of couples therapy, and the emotional realities of film sets. Cumberbatch also explores the joys and complexities of parenting, all while infusing humor into the sometimes absurd aspects of relationships.

Benedict Cumberbatch is a busy man. When he's not holding the Marvel Universe together as Doctor Strange or making prestige dramas with celebrated directors, he's flying between the U.S. and the U.K. to raise a family. Benedict and Marc talk about his latest projects, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and Jane Campion's The Power of The Dog, as well as his early life as the child of two working actors. Plus a lot of talk about cats.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benedict Cumberbatch, acclaimed for his roles in major films, shares insights about his emotionally charged performance in The Thing With Feathers and discusses the film's unique creature design with director Dylan Southern. Southern explains his decade-long journey to adapt the book into a film. Then, Joel Edgerton discusses his role in Train Dreams, emphasizing the emotional depth of his character. Finally, young actress Ariana Greenblatt talks about joining the Now You See Me franchise and her magical training experiences on set.

Benedict Cumberbatch, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in Sherlock and the Marvel Universe, shares fascinating insights about his career. He reveals his determination to perform motion-capture for Smaug in The Hobbit, despite Peter Jackson's initial advice against it, emphasizing the importance of physicality in character creation. Cumberbatch also discusses his upcoming film, The Thing with Feathers, which explores themes of grief and features unique creature design. His experiences filming in New Zealand and working compassionately with child actors add to the captivating conversation.

Benedict Cumberbatch, an award-winning actor, and Olivia Colman, an Academy Award winner, join for lively chats. They dive into their new film The Roses, sharing on-set anecdotes and their unique approach to roles. Expect fun insights as they tackle a Fast Food Quiz and reveal their favorite dishes. Benedict reminisces about his unexpected stint as a sous chef, while Olivia highlights her on-set superpower. Pair that with roast spatchcock chicken and Zibibbo Sicilia, and you've got a delicious conversation!