Benedict Cumberbatch Says "No Offer Has Been Made" For STAR WARS EPISODE VII

Benedict Cumberbatch Says "No Offer Has Been Made" For STAR WARS EPISODE VII

While many doubted the word of a rep for the British actor (after all, how many times have we heard THAT?), Benedict Cumberbatch himself has now addressed recent reports that he is the first major casting addition to J.J. Abrams' Star Wars Episode VII. It's bad news Sherlock fans...

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By JoshWilding - Sep 06, 2013 03:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars
Source: Access Hollywood


Well, it was a nice thought while it lasted! Like many of you, I didn't totally buy those denials from Benedict Cumberbatch's reps, but we now have word straight from the horse's mouth (and no, that isn't some sort of pun in regards to his role in War Horse). Talking to Access Hollywood at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival premiere of The Fifth Estate, the Star Trek Into Darkness star said: "This is the simple truth. J.J. [Abrams] and I have worked together before. I would love to work with him again. No offer has been made. That is that. And that is that." Is it though? If Cumberbatch has been offered a role in the movie, he's not going to come straight out and admit it! For now, we're just going to have to wait and see. Just think back to all those 'Khan' denials...

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HavocPrime
HavocPrime - 9/6/2013, 3:40 PM
“I play John Harrison who’s a terrorist and an extraordinary character in his own right,” Benedict Cumberbatch

Just going to leave that their.
nld3
nld3 - 9/6/2013, 3:55 PM
I hope he takes some role in 7.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 9/6/2013, 4:03 PM
From an Aug. 21 2012 interview: "I’m bored of denying that it’s Khan now, because people keep saying it."
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 9/6/2013, 4:08 PM
I have a movie I would like Benedict to be in...
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 9/6/2013, 4:18 PM
Cumberbatch for Brainiac.
zenmutiny
zenmutiny - 9/6/2013, 4:30 PM
Should have been Batman.....
thewonderer
thewonderer - 9/6/2013, 4:48 PM
Stop [frick]ing typecasting him as a villain, people
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 9/6/2013, 4:51 PM
He'd be a good Sith character.
ComicsToFilm
ComicsToFilm - 9/6/2013, 5:14 PM
@JediPhilosopher-You're foolish.
Danbojohnj
Danbojohnj - 9/6/2013, 6:45 PM
Not what he said it's what he didn't say.
AUSSYACE
AUSSYACE - 9/6/2013, 8:00 PM
I say NO...

He is just an ok actor and nothing really special...
Bread
Bread - 9/6/2013, 8:03 PM
Cumberbatch for The Riddler
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LP4
LP4 - 9/6/2013, 8:32 PM
I don't believe a single word comin from his mouth. This denial is coming from the same asshole who kept denying he was Khan in STID

He denied the khan rumors multiple times. I say he's lying again and he is definitely in SW Ep 7
Panoramacon
Panoramacon - 9/6/2013, 11:25 PM
Between Government and Hollywood these days if you are in either camp, I don't believe anything you say, blissfully go on believing you are as dishonest as a con artist and will just let what ever happens happen.
nach1wan
nach1wan - 9/7/2013, 4:42 AM
i read his comment in khan's voice... sounds menacing
heitish
heitish - 9/7/2013, 6:29 AM
I saw Star Trek 2 the last night and it was the first time i saw benedict performe and i got hooked! What a amazing actor, you guys say dr strange and i am all for that!
THX1973
THX1973 - 9/7/2013, 9:59 AM
Tom Hiddleston is replacing Benedict Cumberbatch in Crimson Peak. That and SW VII are scheduled to start shooting in January. This leads me to believe he is freeing up his schedule for Star Wars and is just waiting for an offer.
JatevinM
JatevinM - 9/7/2013, 10:16 AM
The only CBM role I want to see Benedict Cumberbatch in is Martian Manhunter. He is perfect for the role. Everything from his voice, his mannerisms, height, facial features, and his enture presence on screen.
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