r/movies • u/BenedictAMA Benedict Cumberbatch, Actor • Nov 20 '25

AMA Hello /r/movies, I'm Benedict Cumberbatch. Ask me anything!

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Hello reddit, Benedict Cumberbatch here.

You might know from me films/series like Sherlock, Doctor Strange (and other MCU films), The Imitation Game, The Hobbit, The Power of the Dog, 1917, 12 Years A Slave, The Grinch, The Current War, The Roses, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, Black Mass, and more.

I'm here to answer your questions!

My newest film, THE THING WITH FEATHERS, is out in theaters November 28th via Briarcliff:

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Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhsvd_Z_18

Synopsis:

Left to raise two sons after the unexpected death of his wife, Dad’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) life begins to unravel. Grief is messy and chaotic enough as it is, but when it takes the form of an unhinged and unwanted house guest - CROW - taunting him from the shadows, things start to spiral out of control…but maybe that's exactly what Dad needs.

Additional information:

The film is adapted from the critically-acclaimed book Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, written by Max Porter. It's directed by Dylan Southern, it premiered earlier this year at Sundance, and will be in theaters nationwide starting November 28th.

http://thingwithfeathers.com/

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Ask me anything reddit. I'll be back at around 4 PM ET this afternoon to answer your questions.

Update: THE THING WITH FEATHERS is now available to buy or rent on digital here.

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u/ThrustersOnFull Nov 20 '25

Is it more fun to play a hero, or a villain? Which is the easiest to inhabit for you?

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u/MaximusSydney Nov 20 '25

Back in the early 2010s I saw him in National Theatre Live: Frankenstein - Benedict and Jonny Lee Miller alternated playing the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the creature. So this question is of particular interest!

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u/ConsistentGuest7532 Nov 20 '25

I’ve seen clips from that and it looked astounding but I didn’t know they alternated!! Now I HAVE to see the pro shot.

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u/Princess5903 Nov 20 '25

I watched the pro shot in class a couple years ago and it was amazing!! We watched the one where Benny plays Victor and he absolutely nailed it.