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BenedictCumberbatch is one of the most sought-after actors currently in Hollywood. Since playing the role of Doctor Strange in the MCU, his fame and reputation skyrocketed, and he has now become a global superstar.
Before Doctor Strange, he has also done some amazing TV projects likeSherlock. He gave audiences some incredibly nuanced and exceptional performances in films likeWar Horse, 12 Years a Slave, The Imitation Game, The Courier, The Mauritanian, andThe Power of the Dog.
Cumberbatch started his acting career doing several plays and indulging in many theatre-related projects. He wanted to enter Hollywood with the hope of becoming a capable actor and earning a respectable income for himself. However, his parents were initially unsure about this move and cautioned their son about the unsafe nature of the business.
Benedict Cumberbatch Was Cautioned by His Parents About ‘Unsafe’ Acting Career
Benedict Cumberbatchdabbled with many career options early in his career. He was a good painter but it didn’t promise him a financially secure career ahead. After going through several options including being a lawyer, he settled on achieving his biggest dream which was acting.
His parents Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham were both actors and knew how the industry functioned. They cautioned their son about the unsafe nature of the business of acting. Cumberbatch toldReader’s Digest.
“It‘s true that I painted a lot in college. But to make a living as a painter and to finance my life with my paintings seemed simply impossible. That’s why I toyed with the idea of becoming a lawyer for a while. But that wasn’t for me. So I thought I might as well try my biggest dream: acting. They warned me about how unsafe acting is. In my parents’ house, I often heard how stressful it was when you didn’t know when you would get the next job. They wanted their son to have a secure income. But then they realized that it was my heart‘s desire, and they’ve always been very supportive.“
Cumberbatch slowly became a compelling and unique actor to be witnessed on screen. He has starred in some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood includingStar Trek, the MCU, andThe HobbitTrilogy. He is one of the most successful actors working today, with a net worth of over $40 million. (according toCelebrity Net Worth)
Benedict Cumberbatch Has an Exciting Future as Doctor Strange in the MCU
The ending ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessleft behind (or teased) an exciting future ahead for Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange. He followed Charlize Theron’s Clea in a joint effort to stop an incursion caused by Strange’s actions in the film. The writer of the film Michael Waldron talked about the exciting possibilities ahead for the character toGizmodosaying,
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