The show is a modernized version of the original content and has been produced by the british network bbc. William pitt in the historical film amazing grace 2006. As sherlocks future remains unclear, benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch reads these four new sherlock holmes stories by john taylor. An inscrutable masquerade, the conundrum of coach, the trinity vicarage larceny and the 10. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. The bbc is reporting that filming on sherlock season 4, the hit bbc one drama produced by hartswood films, has begun with benedict cumberbatch starring. Will benedict cumberbatch be returning for the fifth. A graduate of the victoria university of manchester, he continued his training at the london academy of music and dramatic art, obtaining a master of arts in classical acting.
Benedict cumberbatch slams pathetic sherlock costar. Theres been plenty of speculation about sherlock holmess sexual orientation among sherlock viewers and fanfiction writers, and recently benedict cumberbatch sparked a new round of discussion. We really want a new season, but we might not need it. Sherlock holmes is not gay, not straight, says steven moffat. Benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman return as sherlock holmes and john watson in a new twist on classic arthur conan doyle stories. Movie and television interview benedict cumberbatch sherlock and its star return to pbss masterpiece mystery for a second season sunday. Will benedict cumberbatch play sherlock holmes again.
Benedict cumberbatch has played sherlock holmes for years, and occasionally donned that famous deerstalker cap. Watsons new life with flatmate sherlock holmes is never dull, and even sherlock s unusual idea of a visit to the bank keeps the doctor on his. Ever since sherlock series four finished, fans have wondered whether wed see benedict cumberbatch return as the supersleuth once more. But in the special, benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes and martin freeman as doctor john watson swap cell phones for pipes and mustaches, taxis for a. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch and his assistant, dr. It has benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes and martin freeman as doctor john watson. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air. Freeman and cumberbatch will return for a new season of sherlock in 2016, but first the duo will play sherlock holmes and dr.
Benedict cumberbatch is open to having a female sherlock holmes in the future. Benedict cumberbatch known for his roles as sherlock and dr. A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century london. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games. Maybe thats why cumberbatchs frenetic sherlock, in his dark wool trenchcoat, bears a passing resemblance to the tweedy, timetraveling scifi hero. Benedict cumberbatchs new tv role sounds just like sherlock. And although series cocreator steven moffat suggested. Smart, unpredictable, and terrifically written, sherlock puts a contemporary spin on the legendary detective, thanks in part to a commanding lead performance from benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch supports female sherlock holmes. Sherlock holmes lives in early 21st century london and acts more cocky towards. Watch 19thcentury benedict cumberbatch in new sherlock trailer cumberbatch as sherlock holmes and martin freeman as dr. Sherlock sends benedict cumberbatch back in time to.
Benedict cumberbatch khan in the latest star trek movie and sherlock holmes on pbs. In particular, bringing together a problematic substance abuse and an aristocratic lifestyle, cumberbatchs new character sounds like a cross between stephen strange and sherlock holmes. But in the meantime, benedict cumberbatch, the seriess sherlock holmes, has taken a swipe at costar martin freeman, who plays his characters longtime sidekick, john watsoncalling. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holmes stories, john taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the worlds greatest detective. They finally got benedict cumberbatchs sherlock holmes to put on that iconic deerstalker cap. Get exclusive secrets of the new series of the bbcs sherlock straight from the mouth of its star, benedict cumberbatch, in this sneak peek from this thursdays all new episode of the graham. Benedict cumberbatch wants marvel to make an allfemale superhero film. Strange, took on the persona of a reallife superhero after saving a delivery man from being. Watch benedict cumberbatch make a surprising confession in new sherlock trailer video the actor and the author, who died in 1930, share a. It was not long before he got mainstream roles and made his name sparkle in tinsel town. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival. John watson martin freeman, are on the case in 21st century london in the popular bbc revamp of sir arthur conan doyles immortal.
With benedict cumberbatch, martin freeman, una stubbs, rupert graves. Benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman may be sherlock costars and fellow denizens of the marvel cinematic universe, but cumberbatch doesnt. Sherlock holmes tv series classic full movie, series, full length film full movies for free duration. Benedict cumberbatch on marriage, children and why well see a very different side to the supersleuth in the new series holmes finds his heart in a. Sherlock star benedict cumberbatch saves defenseless. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor. Sherlock holmes the curious incident s2e1 full episode. Those eyes, hes cute, and his voice and accent are amazing. Sherlock holmes audiobook by arthur conan doyle, stephen. Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered railway stories. Benedict cumberbatch latest news, breaking stories and.
His parents, wanda ventham and timothy carlton born timothy carlton congdon cumberbatch, are both actors. The academyawardnominated british actor started his career with short movies and side performances around the 2000s. Cumberbatch and freeman play crime solving friends sherlock holmes and dr. Media caption benedict cumberbatch talks about playing the new sherlock holmes and why his portrayal is different to any other it felt cheap and cheerful and a bit pulpy its fun, said moffat. Other than being quite famous for his regal looks, he has a charming personality and versatility in. The beloved bbc series starring benedict cumberbatch as detective sherlock holmes and martin freeman as doctor john watson has just released a new trailer for season 4, which features holmes. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television. Benedict cumberbatchs modern interpretation of the iconic detective in sherlock was a success.
A contemporary take on the classic arthur conan doyle stories, sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fastpaced adventure series set in presentday london. Bbc sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch martin freeman have one of the best friendships benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman for script readthroughs, sherlock series 1 vs. Before tackling her challenging role in pbs the child in time, kelly macdonald was thrilled to be able to work through scenes with her costar benedict cumberbatch. The bbcpbs sherlock 2010 is the creation of two doctor who writers, steven moffat and mark gatiss. Sherlock holmes 15 episodes, 20102017 doctor strange 2016 dr. The british actor, who has played the contemporary version of the iconic character for four seasons now in the hit bbc tv series sherlock, has made it clear that he has no problem whatsoever with the thought that a gender switch might be executed for the fanfavorite detective in the future. Many twitter followers fell for the knives out directors trick. The best rated item with benedict cumberbatch on netflix is wreckers and appeared on screen in 2011. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch born 19 july 1976 is an english film, television, and theatre actor.
He first performed at the open air theatre, regents park in shakespearean productions and made his west end debut in richard eyres. Infinity war, fans were excited to see robert downey jr. He is a grandson of submarine commander henry carlton cumberbatch, and a greatgrandson of diplomat henry arnold cumberbatch cmg. In the same year, cumberbatch began playing sherlock holmes in the joint bbcpbs television series sherlock, to critical acclaim. Tensions are thought to have been rising between the pair for some time now. The nations favourite detective takes on the world. As of 20200427, my research indicates that people searching for benedict cumberbatch are also searching for these related terms. Benedict cumberbatch has given his strongest hint yet that the new series of sherlock, will be the last with contrasting family fortunes one possible reason for the decision the hollywood star.
Sherlock season 4 begins filming with benedict cumberbatch. In an episode from the second series of masterpieces contemporaryset sherlock, the title. 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. Benedict cumberbatch, cbe full name benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch is the actor who portrays sherlock holmes in the bbc adaptation, sherlock cumberbatch is known for his film, television, theatre, and voice acting roles. Movie and television interview benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatchs new movie was supposed to come out in 2017 but was left in limbo after behindthescenes dramas. This is a regularly updated list with movies, series and documentaries with benedict cumberbatch on netflix. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch was born and raised in london, england. The second series began on new years day 2012 in the united kingdom and was broadcast on pbs in the united states in may 2012. Benedict cumberbatch is related to sherlock holmes.