Benedict Cumberbatch Says He Got Nicotine Poisoning 3 Times To Stay In Character

Rest up, Benedict. Dimitrios Kambouris via Getty Images When he’s not flying around as goateed magical sorcerer with an affinity for hand choreography, Benedict Cumberbatch would like us all to know that he’s actually a very Serious Actor™. The British star is getting the best reviews of his career and generating major Oscar buzz for his role as Phil Burbank, a hardened ranch owner in 1920s Montana at the center of Jane Campion’s forthcoming film “The Power of the Dog.” Advertisement But these days, just acting isn’t enough to take home awards (see: Leonardo DiCaprio sleeping in animal carcasses during… Read Full Article