Benedict Cumberbatch

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.  Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch stars in the six-episode limited series 'Eric.' Podcast hosts discuss the pilot's polarizing reactions, intriguing subplots overshadowing the main story, and the increasingly convoluted narrative. They dissect the heavy themes, tonal shifts, and shocking twists in the finale, offering mixed feelings about the bizarre crime drama.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Stephen Colbert discuss the mysteries of the universe, Cumberbatch's time teaching in Tibet, and their playful conversations covering identity, happiness, dolphins, ghosts, and even lobster vs bear fights. They also delve into the concept of incomprehensible numbers and Cumberbatch's experiences with Tibetan monks. The episode concludes with a playful discussion on drinking habits and a thumb wrestling match.

Great actor Benedict Cumberbatch reads a letter about creative blocks. Express your real self, believe in yourself, and see where it takes you. Embrace your weird humor and push yourself to do better. Embrace agony for better results. Have confidence in your abilities and ignore others' opinions. Empty your mind and focus on your work.

Benedict Cumberbatch, known for his roles in Sherlock Holmes and films like The Imitation Game and Doctor Strange, reflects on the appeal of acting, sudden celebrity, and playing real people, recently Thomas Edison. Also discusses gender equity in the film industry and the significance of film festivals in launching movies.