Benedict Cumberbatch Believes He Contracted COVID-19 While Filming ‘The Mauritanian’

Netflix has unfortunately announced which titles will be permanently removed from the streaming service beginning in May of 2021.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeStop me if you think you’ve heard this one before: Benedict Cumberbatch guest stars as a moody 80s-era UK crooner who becomes Lisa’s imaginary friend on this Sunday’s episode of “The Simpsons.” Variety has a first look at this Fauxissey as he gives his take on the citizens of Springfield; scroll down to watch.In the episode “Panic on the Streets of Springfield,” Cumberbatch plays “Quilloughby,” described as Lisa’s “new imaginary friend — a depressed

Netflix has signed its latest Hollywood A-lister as Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in the upcoming series The 39 Steps.

American Idol‘s Luke Bryan is set to miss out on the ABC show’s first live show of the season after contracting Covid-19. He will be replaced by original American Idol judge Paula Abdul for the episode.

It seems Netflix continues to be in the business of making new adaptations of books that were turned into classic thriller movies by Alfred Hitchcock. Last year saw the release of the disappointing new adaptation of “Rebecca,” and now, the streaming is developing a new adaptation of “The 39 Steps” as a limited series, with Benedict Cumberbatch starring.

Benedict Cumberbatch is filling up his roster with another limited series project.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterNetflix has ordered “The 39 Steps,” a limited series based on the 1915 John Buchan novel that will star Benedict Cumberbatch, with Edward Berger at the helm and Mark L.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has landed The 39 Steps, a limited series star vehicle for Benedict Cumberbatch. Edward Berger, who previously teamed with Cumberbatch on Patrick Melrose, will direct and The Revenant scribe Mark L. Smith will write the series. It’s an update of the classic thriller novel by John Buchan that was famously turned into the 1935 film classic by Alfred Hitchcock.

Benedict Cumberbatch says he plans to call on Joe Biden to close Guantanamo Bay after studying the prison for his latest movie "The Mauritanian."  The actor produced the drama and portrays Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch.

Following his role in the Guantanamo Bay detention centre drama “The Mauritanian”, Benedict Cumberbatch tells the Guardian he’s more than “hoping” President Biden will close Guantanamo.

The Mauritanian.The film, which is being produced by SunnyMarch – an independent film and television company that Cumberbatch jointly owns – explores the experiences of Mohamedou Ould Slahi who was incarcerated at Guantánamo Bay for 14 years without charge.After the 9/11 attacks in 2001, the offshore prison camp in Cuba was set up to hold suspects relating to terror charges.

Benedict Cumberbatch has a fear that he could be “patient zero” when it comes to bringing the coronavirus to the United States.

Janine Detore mourned the loss of late sister Angela “Big Ang” Raiola‘s friend Linda Torres. The former Big Ang star died of coronavirus complications.

Ever since the trailer of The Mauritanian was released, the film had garnered a lot of attention. With a stellar cast consisting of Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shailene Woodley, and Tahar Rahim, the film promised some powerful performances.

'4 days ago, I was invite for my #covid_19 #bnt162b2 injection.  'Otherwise known as #lifesaving.  To say I was overwhelmed when I got the invite is an understatement.

The 1963 Wynne trial, in which Greville Wynne was indicted for spying on Soviet Russia, is an event absolutely ripe for cinematic adaptation. Held in a bunker in Moscow, the accused Wynne spent two years behind bars, in cells where there was no sunlight, heating, or plumbing.

One of 2021’s most honored films — nominated for five BAFTAs and a Critics’ Choice award, as well as the winner of a Golden Globe — and which features a star-studded cast including two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch, will be conspicuously absent in this year’s Oscars.