Benedict Cumberbatch Responds To STAR WARS Trailer Speculation; Is He In The Movie?

Benedict Cumberbatch Responds To STAR WARS Trailer Speculation; Is He In The Movie?

There's been a lot of speculation that it was Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) who provided the voiceover in the trailer for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, and the actor responds to that here by stating that he won't be making an appearance in the movie. Or will he?

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By JoshWilding - Nov 30, 2014 04:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars


It's been reported that the voice in the Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens trailer belongs to Andy Serkis, but many fans still believe we were hearing Sherlock star and possible Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch. "Yeah, I can put that one to bed can't I?" Benedict Cumberbatch asks in the video above after turning to his publicist on the red carpet of the at Evening Standard Theatre Awards earlier today. "I mean, I am NOT the voice of the Star Wars trailer, nor am I the hooded character with the rather cool new lightsaber, so...no. No, no." Asked whether he's in the film somewhere though, Cumberbatch once again answered "No", but quickly walked away. Thoughts? 
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TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 11/30/2014, 4:48 PM
He's in it. :)
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 11/30/2014, 4:49 PM
I accept PayPal @RamonSuarez.
Dingbat
Dingbat - 11/30/2014, 4:51 PM
He's NOT in the movie. I think it's pretty clear but everyone loves to keep rumors going. Andy Serkis was clearly the first voice, the second voice maybe but i'm not sure.
DarthCMPunk
DarthCMPunk - 11/30/2014, 4:57 PM
I'm still waiting on my $100 bucks
COREY6487
COREY6487 - 11/30/2014, 4:58 PM
hes probably just pissed not getting asked about things he is meant to be interview on... all he answers is marvel and star wars questions.
TheRedCondom
TheRedCondom - 11/30/2014, 4:59 PM
He's not in it, he's going to be busy prepping for Doctor Strange
Itsbeenfun
Itsbeenfun - 11/30/2014, 5:06 PM
He's not Dr. Strange either.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/30/2014, 5:06 PM
Lying muthaf*cka.
Kyos
Kyos - 11/30/2014, 5:06 PM
Damn, I really thought the first part sounded like him. The more you know! :)
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 11/30/2014, 5:11 PM
Absolutely love the new Lightsaber.
batz11
batz11 - 11/30/2014, 5:15 PM
When you know it's Serkis, it's definitely Serkis, if that makes sense...lightsaber hate still bewilders me...
Deschain99
Deschain99 - 11/30/2014, 5:18 PM
So for now on if you say "no" its an admission . .? I uhhh . .I'm uhhh . . .o . k.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 11/30/2014, 5:35 PM
He shouldn't have to do much prepping for Doctor Strange. All he needs is the mustache and it's a go, he does impersonations with ease. Wouldn't be surprised if he does the same for Strange.
PJMaher
PJMaher - 11/30/2014, 5:38 PM
The voice belongs to Adam Driver.
ZeoTV
ZeoTV - 11/30/2014, 5:40 PM
@TheRationalNerd he's not in it
kong
kong - 11/30/2014, 5:56 PM
That voice is SOOOOO Andy Serkis. It sounded like Caesar himself!
bcom
bcom - 11/30/2014, 6:02 PM
Can't people just accept the fact he's not in the new Star Wars movie? He wasn't in the official cast reading photo that was released a few months back and if he was in it why would Disney/Lucasfilm/JJ Abrams go through the trouble of keeping him a secret? They'd keep his character a secret but not him being cast. I'm waiting for him to finally break and snap at the next reporter that asks him if he's in Star Wars or Dr Strange.
aknightinarkham
aknightinarkham - 11/30/2014, 6:08 PM
@bcom

I'm not saying he's in the movie, but he could totally be in like a post credit scene or a small scene to set up for future films. But I agree, people need to stop bugging him about it.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 11/30/2014, 6:11 PM
@zeoTV

Lol, I'm just goofing around. I started to say Yoda confirmed but that was way too silly..
StarkRaving
StarkRaving - 11/30/2014, 6:12 PM
It's been confirmed that Andy Serkis narrated the teaser trailer.
http://www.slashfilm.com/force-awakens-trailer-voice/
marvel72
marvel72 - 11/30/2014, 6:14 PM
Couldn't give a shit if Cumberbatch is the movie or not.These actors are sworn to secrecy,so of course Cumberbatch will deny it or he actually isn't in it.
nld3
nld3 - 11/30/2014, 6:27 PM
Why is the Media is still bugging him. Hes not in it. The Fanboy haters scared JJ from using him. so there's no need to keep it up. Even if hes in it, maybe as an alien who cares. Its a wasted opportunity. He would have been awesome as a JEDI or Sith. Spinoff maybe?
eleven59
eleven59 - 11/30/2014, 6:27 PM
It's ok, he will be a part of the Disney family soon...
MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 11/30/2014, 6:31 PM
He's in it
superotherside
superotherside - 11/30/2014, 6:40 PM
Just like he wasn't Khan.











Oh wait... ;P
tokens
tokens - 11/30/2014, 6:40 PM
@jollem
is it weird if I have a brocrush on batfleck now and want to watch him and garner get it on like its 1975?...
Shazam
Shazam - 11/30/2014, 6:44 PM
@SuperCat



The George Lucas edition..LOL!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/30/2014, 6:48 PM
LOL @ Shazam

That's some funny sh*t!
Shazam
Shazam - 11/30/2014, 6:51 PM
@SuperCat

Dude I was rolling!!! Thanks again!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/30/2014, 6:53 PM
@ Shazam

No problem!
Shazam
Shazam - 11/30/2014, 6:54 PM
Especially the Greedo who shot who first with the X-wing fighters scene.
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