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Benedict Cumberbatch has 'had to apologise a lot' for role he really regrets

  • Benedict Cumberbatch expressed regret over his role as All in Zoolander 2, stating, "I've had to apologize for that quite a lot" due to backlash from the LGBTQ+ community.
  • The character's portrayal led to a petition for a boycott, highlighting concerns about negative representations of non-binary individuals.
  • Cumberbatch acknowledged that in today's context, the role should be played by a trans actor, remarking, "In this era, my role would never be performed by anybody other than a trans actor."
  • The film Zoolander 2, released in 2016, was a box office failure, grossing only $56.7 million against a budget of $50-55 million.
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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, February 3, 2025.
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