Benedict Cumberbatch

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🗓️ 28 December 2021

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Benedict Cumberbatch is pretty much one of the biggest actors around. In 2010, he got the title part on the BBC's modern day Sherlock Holmes reboot, just called Sherlock. He plays Dr. Strange in the Marvel movies, including the brand new Spider Man: No Way Home. He is also in the brand new western called The Power of the Dog, which is playing in theaters and streaming on Netflix. When we talked with Benedict in 2012, it was on the heels of Sherlock's 2nd series. He talked with us about bringing a new take to an iconic character, and what has kept Holmes relevant to both writers and audiences all these years later. He also talked about the challenge he faced when taking on the role. Plus, he spoke with us about his harrowing experience being kidnapped and robbed while on set abroad.

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0:00.0	Bullseye with Jesse Thorn is a production of MaximumFun.org and is distributed by NPR.
0:21.0	It's Bullseye, I'm Jesse Thorn.
0:22.8	My first guest this week is Benedict Cumberbatch.
0:26.2	He is of course one of the biggest actors around who is nominated for an Academy Award for
0:30.6	his role as Alan Turing in 2014 for the Inutation Day.
0:34.6	He plays Dr. Strange in the Marvel movies, including the brand new Spider-Man No Way Home.
0:40.2	He's also in the Western, Power of the Dog, which is playing in theaters and streaming
0:45.4	now on Netflix.
0:47.6	In 2010, Cumberbatch got the title part on the BBC's Modern Day Sherlock Holmes reboot,
0:53.4	called Sherlock.
0:55.0	The show ended up being a breakthrough for him.
0:57.4	He earned a bunch of awards nominations, critics loved him.
1:01.3	When he and I talked in 2012, it was on the heels of Sherlock's second series.
1:06.4	We talked about the challenge he faced when taking on the role because I mean how many
1:10.7	other characters have been on screen more times than Sherlock Holmes.
1:16.4	He and I also talked about his harrowing experience being kidnapped and robbed while on set abroad.
1:23.4	It's a great conversation, one I'm excited to share with you again.
1:27.0	Let's get into it.
1:28.0	Vinny Dick Cumberbatch, welcome to Bullseye.
1:32.8	It's great to have you on the show.
1:33.8	Thank you very much.
1:34.8	Love you to be on the show.
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