Benedict cumberbatch reads these four new sherlock holmes stories by john taylor. Star wars without john williams score shows just how important music is to movies. In case you missed it, neverwhere the radio drama is voiceacted, among others, by sherlock holmes as smaug the dragon errr, benedict cumberbatch and some others you may know. The star wars imperial march in a major key sounds bizarre and. Benedict cumberbatch to star in a neverwhere movie. Star trek into darkness is in uk cinemas now, and total film was lucky enough to get to chat to the films villain and scenestealer extraordinaire, benedict cumberbatch, the day after it opened. Is benedict cumberbatch actually admiral thrawn in.
The force awakens on friday, benedict cumberbatch has revealed that hes not in the clip. First class, wanted benedict cumberbatch sherlock, star trek into darkness, natalie dormer games of thrones, anthony head buffy the vampire slayer. Benedict cumberbatch to play angel in starstudded neil gaiman fantasy neverwhere. Dec 15, 20 benedict cumberbatch has jokingly revealed that he has auditioned for star wars episode 7 as a lightsaber.
Cumberbatchs vyce from the bbc programme front row, 23 december 2010 3 benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch 19 julie 1976 is an inglis film, televeesion. The sixpart radio series, adapted and directed by dirk maggs, stars james. All video rights go the owners of these video, and i am neither claiming. This video was posted purely for entertainment purposes. Let us know if you are hoping for benedict cumberbatch and saoirse ronan to be cast in episode vii, and whether you would prefer to see them both play heroes, villains or a combination of the two. The subsequent five halfhour episodes were broadcast throughout the following week on radio 4 extra in mono on dab, and made available worldwide after broadcast on bbc iplayer. Dec 01, 2014 after somewhat intense rumors began swirling following the release of the 88second teaser for star wars. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch was born and raised in london, england. Neil gaiman was the winner of the bbc audio drama award 2015 for outstanding contribution to radio drama. Benedict cumberbatch to star in world war ii epic the war. It was rebroadcast on bbc radio 4 starting on dec 25th 20 and continuing for 6 days. The best livestreamed and archive classical concerts available online.
The extraordinary wildlife, culture and history of this immense, fascinating ocean and its myriad islands are revealed in stunning detail in this acclaimed bbc series. Sherlock, professor x and margaery tyrell team for neil. A neil gaimain story told by james mcavoy, benedict cumberbatch, natalie. This time around, the subject is the notverysurprising connection between the new sw film and one benedict cumberbatch. Booktopia neverwhere audio book audio cd by neil gaiman. A bbc radio sixpart adaptation of neil gaimans best selling novel, starring james mcavoy. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre, regents park for two seasons. The nightjar benedict cumberbatch narrated this innovative audio only game for the iphone. Neverwhere neil gaiman was the winner of the bbc audio drama award 2015 for outstanding contribution to radio dramabeneath the streets of london there is another london. Is benedict cumberbatch actually admiral thrawn in star. In neverwhere when benedict cumberbatch flew you heard, saw and felt his angels wings rise. An inscrutable masquerade, the conundrum of coach, the trinity vicarage larceny and the 10.
Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor. A bbc radio sixpart adaptation of neil gaimans bestselling novel, starring james mcavoy as richard and natalie dormer as door. Buy a discounted audible edition of neverwhere audio cd from australias leading online bookstore. Olivier awardwinning stage and screen star benedict cumberbatch sings a melancholy little ditty in a new clip released of the forthcoming sixpart radio miniseries nevermore, forcing one to ask. Benedict cumberbatchs most popular book is the metamorphosis. Benedict cumberbatch narrated audio books at simply. A graduate of the victoria university of manchester, he continued his training at the london academy of music and dramatic art, obtaining a master of arts in classical acting. On saturday 16 march 20, bbc radio 4 and bbc radio 4 extra broadcast the first, hourlong, episode of neverwhere. He is a grandson of submarine commander henry carlton cumberbatch, and a greatgrandson of diplomat henry arnold cumberbatch cmg. Benedict cumberbatch is attached to star in the war magician, a world war ii epic tale that studio canal is financing storyscape entertainment principals bob cooper and richard saperstein, who. Mar 17, 20 okay us fans you can listen to neverwhere and benedict online at bbc radio 4.
Benedict cumberbatch will star as british hero jasper maskelyne, a magician who helped the allied forces fight the nazis, in the war magician. Stream metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch, a playlist by lorettacosgrove from desktop or your mobile device. Books by benedict cumberbatch meet your next favorite book. This is my first experience with an audiobook that is more like a theater. Cumberbatch was further pressed about having a role in the film somewhere, to which he shook his head and stated, no. A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation audiobook written by neil gaiman. Cumberbatch s vyce from the bbc programme front row, 23 december 2010 3 benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch 19 julie 1976 is an inglis film, televeesion, theatre an vyce actor. His parents, wanda ventham and timothy carlton born timothy carlton congdon cumberbatch, are both actors. The teaser is instead thought to have been voiced by andy serkis.
Benedict cumberbatch has 42 books on goodreads with 12194 ratings. The internet has been awash with speculation that benedict cumberbatch will be appearing in the new star wars film pretty much from the moment the jj abramsdirected episode vii was announced. Neil gaiman, christopher lee, james mcavoy, natalie dormer, david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, anthony head, bbc worldwide ltd. A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation audible audiobook. After somewhat intense rumors began swirling following the release of the 88second teaser for star wars. Is benedict cumberbatch going to be in star wars now. Gemina by amie kaufman sleeping giants by sylvain neuvel world war z by max. Benedict cumberbatch has denied that he narrated the star wars. A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation neil gaiman, dirk maggs, anthony head, benedict cumberbatch, christopher lee, david harewood, david schofield, full cast, james. One such recent rumor was that benedict cumberbatch would play a sith lord and one of the main baddies in not only episode vii, but the entire trilogy. Episode vii that rumors began to circulate, with regard to the possibility that select cast members from his star trek movies will join him in a galaxy far, far away. Dec 01, 2014 benedict cumberbatch has denied that he narrated the star wars. Books by benedict cumberbatch benedict cumberbatch average rating 4. Abrams has promised that star wars episode 7 and the new trilogy will not recycle material from the expanded universe, but j.
May 11, 20 star trek into darkness is in uk cinemas now, and total film was lucky enough to get to chat to the films villain and scenestealer extraordinaire, benedict cumberbatch, the day after it opened. A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation audible audiobook original recording. Given benedict cumberbatchs phenomenal work load at present, and the kind of high profile projects he has been associated with, a more fitting question would be why isnt benedict cumberbatch already confirmed as part of the cast of star wars episode vii, and. Neverwhere follow the link to listen to all six parts of this radio. Benedict cumberbatch is john harrison in star trek.
Booktopia has neverwhere audio book by neil gaiman. James mcavoy, natalie dormer, david harewood, sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch. The voice actors are superb, especially mcavoy and cumberbatch, but i did drop one performance star for the somewhat scratchy quality of the sound effects. Okay us fans you can listen to neverwhere and benedict. Benedict cumberbatch is currently rumored to be the top contender to play doctor strange for marvel studios, and is also rumored for the warner bros. Its been a tv series, a novel, a stage play and a comic book. Neil gaiman was the winner of the bbc audio drama award 2015 for.
Neil gaiman is the new york times bestselling author of the novels neverwhere, stardust, the hugo and nebula awardwinning american gods, anansi boys, and good omens with terry pratchett, as well as the short story collections smoke and mirrors and fragile things. The desolation of smaug actor explained on conan obriens show that he had. The force awakens on friday, benedict cumberbatch has revealed that hes not in. Jun 18, 20 benedict cumberbatch to star in a neverwhere movie. Narrated by anthony head, benedict cumberbatch, christopher lee. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. Longtime screen rant readers know that our staff would gladly turn out to see a movie called benedict cumberbatch reads the phone book, so it should come as little surprise to learn that we are onboard with cumberbatch bringing his powerful screen presence and mix of dignityhumor to the star wars universe, no matter what his role is. Neverwhere is a 20 bbc radio 44 extra adaptation of neil gaimans novel neverwhere in which benedict cumberbatch stars as the angel islington. Benedict cumberbatch press association via ap images actually, forget the question at the top here.
A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation by neil gaiman and anthony head and benedict cumberbatch overview neil gaiman was the winner of the bbc audio drama award 2015 for outstanding contribution to radio drama. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games. Sophie okonedo, benedict cumberbatch, anthony head, bbc worldwide ltd. Hunter sophie okonedo, angel islington benedict cumberbatch, the earl of. Cumberbatch, who was just recently seen as a controversially androgynous model in zoolander 2, has been attached to star in the war magician, a thriller about a world famous magician who used his. Justice league slate of movies regarding the voice in the star wars. Those watching star trek into darkness closely for any information have focused intently on the identity of benedict timothy carlton cumberbatchs character. Benedict cumberbatch and the cast of neverwhere radio times. An exclusive first look at shots of the starstudded cast of the radio 4 4 extra fantasy drama, also. South pacific benedict narrated this 6 part series for the bbc. Benedict cumberbatch to star in new matt haig novel. A bbc radio sixpart adaptation of neil gaimans bestselling novel, starring james. Listen to benedict cumberbatch singing in a clip from neil gaimans neverwhere which premieres this saturday on bbc radio 4. He later portrayed george tesman in richard eyres revival of hedda gabler 2005 and since then has starred in.
The force awakens trailer, nor does he appear in the film in anyway. The telegraph gillian reynolds nobody anticipated the impact the bbcs 20 adaptation of neil gaimans cult novel by the same name would have. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holmes stories, john taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the worlds greatest detective. Neil gaiman looks forward to the radio debut of neverwhere and reveals what. Hes disseminated misinformation in the past in order to preserve the chastity of his geeky projects. This really is a story that deserves a complete hearing. His screenwriting credits include the original bbc tv series of neverwhere, dave mckeans first feature film, mirrormask, and. The cast of neil gaimans neverwhere on bbc radio 4 includes james mcavoy, benedict cumberbatch, anthony head, bernard cribbins, and christopher lee. Other rumours suggest that benedict cumberbatch also plays a stormtrooper during the opening scene, but well see about that one. The extraordinary wildlife, culture and history of this immense, fascinating ocean and its myriad islands. The force awakens trailer, its speculated to be andy. A bbc radio fullcast dramatisation audible audio edition.
Episode vii is tentatively slated to reach theaters by summer 2015, though it could wind up delayed until the winter holiday season. And benedict cumberbatch is just his usual brilliant self as the angel islington, otherworldly, hypnotising, and honestly, the range of things he does with his voice in this audiobook is incredible. The force awakens european premiere with his wife, sophie hunter on dec 16, 2015. Benedict cumberbatch sings in neil gaimans neverwhere for. Benedict singing as the angel islington in neil gaimans fantastic story neverwhere, which was adapted for radio. Dec 18, 2015 other rumours suggest that benedict cumberbatch also plays a stormtrooper during the opening scene, but well see about that one. Benedict cumberbatch has jokingly revealed that he has auditioned for star wars episode 7 as a lightsaber. A subterranean labyrinth of sewers and abandoned tube stations, a somewhere that is neverwhere. Benedict cumberbatch to star in new matt haig novel adaptation benedict cumberbatch has signed up to star in and produce an adaptation of a. Neverwhere the book was my very first gaiman experience, and it got me hooked. Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch by. The wars of the roses 2016 benedict cumberbatch judi dench on vimeo. Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch. Just in casejust for youstar warsstar trek memethats the way just for.