Get ready for a wild ride of hilarity, as the charming and charismatic Benedict Cumberbatch joined The Graham Norton Show for a fun-filled chat. During his appearance, Cumberbatch spilled the beans on his experience playing Doctor Strange and the hilarious moments that ensued on set.
When asked about donning the iconic Doctor Strange outfit, Cumberbatch couldn’t help but gush about the whole experience. He mentioned a memorable moment when he first put on the heavy cloak and looked at his reflection in the mirror. The actor burst into laughter like a 12-year-old, unable to contain his excitement. The costume designer, Alex, playfully remarked that she had seen that look before, dubbing it Cumberbatch’s “superhero moment.”
But Cumberbatch’s superhero status didn’t end with just the costume. He shared an amusing incident that happened while filming in New York, the home of his character. The paparazzi were everywhere, and even inside a cafe, they tried to capture the actor’s every move. Disbelievingly, Cumberbatch asked if they couldn’t follow him into the cafe, only to receive a resounding “no.” It seems even superheroes need their caffeine fix in peace!
As the conversation shifted to Cumberbatch’s superhero abilities, the actor playfully joked about his lack of real superpowers. While his on-screen character controls minds and shoots energy balls, Cumberbatch admitted that in reality, he just flails his arms around, hoping for the best. The audience erupted in laughter as they imagined the contrast between the action-packed scenes and his comical arm movements.
The banter continued as Graham Norton humorously pointed out a picture of Cumberbatch mid-flight, without any special effects. The image, taken on set without the CGI magic, showed the actor in an amusing pose, prompting Jeremy Renner to sport an unimpressed look. Cumberbatch joked that Renner’s expression made it seem like a woman nearby was fleeing for her life.
The conversation then took a quirky turn as Cumberbatch revealed an interesting story about a pair of his boots from the film “Kinky Boots.” Apparently, he had lost them at a party and didn’t see them for a decade until a friend stumbled upon them while moving. The boots were returned, and Cumberbatch couldn’t help but find humor in the situation, playfully suggesting his friend was a thief.
Patrick Stewart, who was also a guest on the show, joined in the fun by mentioning his own experience with drag. The audience chuckled as Cumberbatch revealed his drag name – “Patty Lestew” – a clever play on Stewart’s name.
With the addition of Elizabeth Olsen, the conversation turned to her growing up in a family of actors. The Olsen twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley, started working in the industry from a young age. This playful segment showcased the lighter side of the chat, as Olsen jokingly referred to them as the “old centurions.”
As the segment drew to a close, Norton unveiled a wax figure of Cumberbatch at Madame Tussauds. The actor had never seen it before and was in awe of the striking resemblance. The audience erupted in applause as Cumberbatch joked about the figure looking just as tired as he felt.
This episode of The Graham Norton Show was an absolute delight, filled with laughter, witty banter, and hilarious anecdotes. Benedict Cumberbatch‘s infectious enthusiasm and charm were on full display, making for a wildly entertaining chat show experience.
