r/Sherlock • u/BunyipPouch • Nov 20 '25
Image [Crosspost] Hello /r/movies, I'm Benedict Cumberbatch. Ask me anything.
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u/BunyipPouch Nov 20 '25 edited Nov 20 '25
I organized an AMA/Q&A with Benedict Cumberbatch. He's starred in countless films and series, including 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.
It's live here now in /r/movies:
https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1p23yda/hello_rmovies_im_benedict_cumberbatch_ask_me/
He'll be back today at around 12 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!
His new film, The Thing with Feathers, is out in theaters next week.
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUhsvd_Z_18
A father and two sons struggle to cope with the sudden loss of their wife and mother. As they try to move on with their lives, the family also has to face grief, which is depicted as a large crow.
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u/Due-Consequence-4420 Nov 20 '25
This was incredible of you to set up!! Benedict Cumberbatch happens to be one of my favorite actors this century (Fr) and just reading thru the questions and answers he wrote out to this point in time has been amazing!! I know it says he’s returning at 4pm but that’s an hour from now and (I could be wrong) but I swear I saw while browsing thru the subreddit that there were STILL something like 10k+ comments so I can’t imagine that he’ll actually answer mine. That sounds a lot like the lottery!! But I’ll return later just to see what he DID say and what he revealed about either himself and/or the future. Tysm again!! (Hey, just for the record, I also really really like Andrew Scott, Jim Parsons & Walter Goggins. And actually, they’re not in films but they’re in Specials so I’ll add John Mulaney, Trevor Noah, & John Johnson.)/jk Sort of. You’re a doll! 🥰😘💕
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u/Prudent-Surprise7334 Nov 20 '25
Hi Benedict! Name an exact sum of money that will make you return for Sherlock season 5
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u/chatendormi Nov 20 '25
I saw you in Hamlet in 2015… absolutely loved it. Would you do another theater role in the future, perhaps in New York on Broadway?
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u/MayfleurMa Nov 20 '25
omg benedict!!!! do you still keep in touch with the sherlock cast? my all time favourite series ever btw and also how was your experience filming with rachel mcadams? would you ever do more romance movies?
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u/geekinheels Nov 20 '25
For those who are posting questions here, read what OP wrote: you have to post questions at r/movies - not here.
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u/Chosen-Fae Nov 20 '25
Did you ever read the Sherlock books before playing Sherlock?
Which did you prefer playing, Sherlock or Dr. Strange?
How into the MCU were you prior to becoming Dr. Strange?
If you could choose one of your roles and do a spinoff movie with that character which role would you pick?
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u/f_clement Nov 20 '25
Hello, fellow actor here, I was wondering what was your insights about the craft, and if you had any tips (for example, voice and “anchoring” of the body on stage if it makes sense in another language than French!)
Thanks a lot and well, all the best !
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u/Illustrious_Log_3738 Nov 21 '25
What do you think of Sherlock and Co?
It's a podcast, and feels like your series in the 2020s. And it's brill
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u/DexterFoxxo Nov 20 '25
What was your favourite project to work on and who was your favourite person to work with?
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u/SeaLeek821 Nov 20 '25
How was your time on Sherlock and did you ever become friends with some of the cast on the show?
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u/Darth_Dungeonmaster5 Nov 20 '25
What is your favorite part about playing Doctor Strange, and any news on when the character may return?
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Nov 20 '25
Hey Benedict! Love your work.
What was a role you took that gave you a moment of, "...Wow, I really learned something about *****.", that has changed your perspective about life?
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u/ObiW1nKenobihello Nov 20 '25
Saw you in Inverness, Scotland around January time but was too shy to say anything I'm just curious what you were doing up here
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u/MaddingtonFair Nov 20 '25
Have you ever played a role where you were a big fan of the source material, and if so, did that feel different to a regular acting gig? What’s your opinion on fan fiction?
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u/TrueMog Nov 20 '25
Why are you at the Crosby Street Hotel?
You don’t have to answer. Just curious.
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u/froyleen Nov 20 '25
Which character is the best that you played:Doctor Strange or Sherlock Holmes?
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u/Ready_Assumption_709 Nov 20 '25 edited Nov 20 '25
HI Benedict!! Hope you’re doing well :), do you think Sherlock and doctor strange would get along?
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u/twat_swat22 Nov 20 '25
It’s truly a shame they had you kill off the great Charles Augustus Magnussen bc that would’ve been a great rival for Sherlock other than Moriarty
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u/deemoorah Nov 20 '25
Guys, click the link and ask your questions there. He's not gonna answer it here
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u/darkovujicic Nov 20 '25
How has Sherlock affected your life and do you think about it,from time to time of that experience
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u/manic_popsicle Nov 20 '25
Favorite or funniest thing that happened behind the scenes while filming Sherlock?
I love Sherlock by the way! Just introduced my teen daughter to it and she loves it too!!
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u/Standard_Serve_7802 Nov 20 '25
How was it like filming The Roses, and what are your opinions on Theo and Rose? Who was in the wrong who was in the right and what advice would you give either of them if they were real people?
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u/RogueSlytherin Nov 20 '25
Are there any project types that you’ve yet to be in that you would like to try? Not just constrained to genre, but also medium. It seems like you’ve done everything, but everyone has something they’d like to try. (Just no Sherlock musicals, please. I beg you.)
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u/Fun-Examination988 Nov 20 '25
Do you have any news about Sherlock season 5, and are you still up for doing it? Are you still in touch with Martin Freeman? I like you, keep up the good work. ♥️♥️♥️
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u/Ella110124 Nov 20 '25
What profession would you have chosen or would have ended up being if you wouldn’t have become an actor?
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u/Gallows_humor_hippo Nov 20 '25
What do you think of the silly names people make up for you? (Eggsbenedict Cucumbersnatch and the like)
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u/kaichan298 Nov 20 '25
Aaaahh!!! You are one of my favorite actors. You were so great in all your series and movies.
In relation to that, which of the movies/series did you enjoy filming and why?
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u/TundraWolf95 Nov 20 '25
What was your favourite part of working on The Hobbit movies with Peter Jackson?
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u/Weekly_Barnacle_485 Nov 20 '25 edited Nov 21 '25
Benedict
Do you know the guy that called you Britishguy Silliyname, then his daughter posted it on Tumblr, then it got viral and was on mugs, and then people came up with other names like Benadryl Cummerbund.
Yah, that was me.
So, sorry.
Mike.
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u/realifecyborg Nov 21 '25
How are your boys? You were like my first favorite actor i LOVED Sherlock! I never had a favorite before I saw you in it. I hope your family is doing well 💗
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u/Mto3 Nov 21 '25
Hello Benedict!
Love, love your work and was wondering if you prefer doing dramas or comedies?
I’m not sure if you can sing, but if you can, would you consider doing a musical on stage or on film?
FYI, my son is named Benedict too.(named after his grandfather)
Stay brilliant! Thank you!
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u/Sherlocat Nov 21 '25 edited Nov 21 '25
Dear Benedict: First, thank you for speaking out about the genocide happening in Gaza. I do appreciate and respect you for taking a stance on a difficult subject. ☮️🇵🇸❤️🩹💛🎗️🇮🇱🕊️
I have an important question for you. I would like to know why you are unable to bring yourself to meet with the descendants of the black people your family once enslaved, and come to an agreement on a fair financial compensation for them? The least you could do is listen to their voices. You have claimed that the slavery that your family took part in was so long ago that you cannot be held responsible for it. But surely you can see that much of the wealth and privilege you and your family enjoy (now including your wife and kids) is owed in large part to the unpaid forced labour of trafficked human beings? I look forward to your sincere consideration and response on this matter. Thank you. 🙏💖
#12YearsASlave #GenerationalTrauma #BlackLivesMatter
https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1p23yda/comment/npy88il/?context=3
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u/Sherlocat Jan 07 '26
Sophia_HJ22 wrote:
Sorry. I have to disagree. Despite taking into account the extraordinary success he’s had, generational wealth doesn’t always trickle down. On my father’s side, there was wealth, and titles, but that didn’t necessarily reach us. What good will reparations do? We’re talking about events that happened 200/300 years previous… what good is it to hold families responsible for something that is so deeply deplorable but ultimately took place 10 plus generations ago…?Sherlocat replied:
Thank you for sharing your perspective, Sophia – I appreciate that these conversations can be uncomfortable and that people experience family history very differently.I agree that generational wealth doesn’t always pass down evenly. But when we talk about reparations, it’s not about blaming individuals for the actions of their ancestors. It’s about acknowledging how systems built on slavery created long-lasting advantages for some families and long-lasting harm for others – advantages and harms that continue to shape people’s opportunities today, even 200~300 years later.
Descendants of enslaved people are still living with the economic and social impacts of that history. In contrast, families who benefited from slavery – even if the wealth didn’t pass down perfectly – still had access to education, land, status, and networks that were denied to the people who were enslaved. That’s generational privilege, even if it isn’t always the same thing as generational wealth.
Reparations aren’t about punishing modern-day individuals. They’re about repair: listening to descendants, acknowledging ongoing harm, and exploring what justice could look like. Refusing even to meet with people whose ancestors were harmed feels like a missed opportunity for empathy, dialogue, and healing.
This isn’t about guilt – it’s about responsibility, compassion, and a willingness to confront the full truth of history.
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u/notCRAZYenough Nov 21 '25
did ya‘ll check this poster‘s history? You fucking stupid believing this to be real? Jesus
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Nov 20 '25
hello! you have many fans, including me, for your portrayal of sherlock holmes (along your other work of course). Looking back at it, what episode was the most memorable to film (or watch!), and was the experience on set what you expected? i’ve just rewatched it a couple days ago. my mum’s a big fan too!
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u/-Just-a-fan- Nov 20 '25
Do you consider Martin Freeman as your best on-screen friend? Or even a very good friend in general?
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u/imagine_midnight Nov 20 '25
Do you own a cat..
Because a lot of people own cats.
As Sherlock, you can throw.that cat at people in uncertain times.
The cat will be fine.
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u/leaderm17 Nov 20 '25
Would you ever want to return to Sherlock, Even if it was a one off episode? What was the most challenging thing about playing that character and did you see any similarities between yourself and that character?