Sep 08, 20 kevin mccarthy from sat down with benedict cumberbatch to discuss his new film the fifth estate. Benedict cumberbatch plays julian assange in the fifth estate, a forthcoming movie that tracks the wikileaks founders rise. Julian assange writes to benedict cumberbatch to complain. Probably not, because it was the years biggest failure, returning just 21% of its budget. In cumberbatchs hands, assange is a brilliant visionary. Benedict cumberbatch leads an allstar cast in the fifth estate, the new film about julian assange and wikileaks that dreamworks is set to release on oct. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series. Benedict cumberbatch launches defence of julian assange. Benedict cumberbatch talks challenges of communicating with julian assange. Oct 09, 20 the antisecrecy organization published a letter wednesday from assange that was purportedly sent to benedict cumberbatch, who portrays the wikileaks founder in the film. The film stars benedict cumberbatch as its editorinchief and founder julian assange, and daniel bruhl as. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games. The fifth estate 20 benedict cumberbatch as julian assange. Assange immediately before principal photography, in january 20.
Twotime emmy nominee takes role of notorious julian assange in. Benedict cumberbatch, who stars in the fifth estate, revealed last month he considered quitting the film after assange wrote him a very considered, thorough, charming and intelligent account of. The story begins as wikileaks founder julian assange benedict cumberbatch. Remember 20s the fifth estate, starring benedict cumberbatch as julian assange. Jul 17, 20 benedict cumberbatch leads an allstar cast in the fifth estate, the new film about julian assange and wikileaks that dreamworks is set to release on oct. Benedict cumberbatch talks julian assange, wikileaks and the. The story begins as wikileaks founder julian assange benedict cumberbatch and his colleague daniel domscheitberg daniel bruhl team up to become underground watchdogs of the privileged and powerful. First trailer for the fifth estate starring benedict. Alongside mature screenplay for bill condons film, starring benedict cumberbatch as julian assange, wikileaks has posted a lengthy essay seeking to undermine its accuracy published. Benedict cumberbatch rebukes julian assange over hired gun. Julian assange has launched a scathing attack on the fifth estate, the benedict cumberbatch led film about the founding of his whistleblowing website wikileaks speaking to oxford university. Dreamworks british actor benedict cumberbatch was the big attraction on the red carpet last night september 5, as the toronto international film festival got underway the spotlight was.
The actor says assange tried to persuade him to reject the role. Sep 06, 20 benedict cumberbatch, the british actor whose highprofile portrayal of wikileaks founder julian assange is generating oscar buzz, has launched a defence of the man he plays in new movie the fifth. Wikileaks founder julian assange wants benedict cumberbatch to publicly disown the fifth estate, the upcoming film in which the actor portrays the mastermind behind the famed whistleblower website. Too much screen time dooms the fifth estate, starring. In the new movie the fifth estate, british actor benedict cumberbatch has not only nailed the australian accent, but the voice of infamous aussie julian assange the first trailer for the film. Dec 07, 20 ed gibbs discusses playing wikileaks founder julian assange on screen with star benedict cumberbatch the sydney morning herald.
This week, wikileaks has thrown more fuel on the fire by posting a letter from assange himself purportedly sent to fifth estate. Oct 19, 20 it was the day before shooting began on the fifth estate when benedict cumberbatch, as he was trying on blond wigs for the last time, heard back from julian assange, the man he was to play. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch was born and raised in london, england. Julian assange writes letter to benedict cumberbatch, slams wretched film wikileaks founder explains why he refused to meet with fifth estate actor in letter by stuart oldham. Oct 10, 20 julian assange refused to meet benedict cumberbatch while he was preparing to play the wikileaks founder on film, a leaked email reveals. Benedict cumberbatch as julian assange in the new film about the wikileaks founder, the fifth estate.
Oct 09, 20 wikileaks founder julian assange may be a fan of benedict cumberbatch, but the controversial activist isnt happy with the actors new wikileaks film, the fifth estate. He talks to to decca aitkenhead about email warnings from the wikileaks founder, his crush. Benedict cumberbatch is arguably the british actor of the last two years, gaining widespread acclaim for all of his roles and getting work in any films he wishes to go for. The film stars benedict cumberbatch as its editorinchief and founder julian assange, and daniel bruhl as its former spokesperson daniel domscheitberg. A look at the relationship between wikileaks founder julian assange and his early supporter and eventual colleague daniel domscheitberg, and how the websites growth and influence led to an. The fifth estate interview with benedict cumberbatch khan, star trek, julian assange. This week, wikileaks has thrown more fuel on the fire by posting a letter from assange himself purportedly sent to fifth estate star benedict cumberbatch immediately before the. The australian activist wrote a 10page email to cumberbatch the day. Benedict cumberbatch discusses the fifth estate and julian. Oct 10, 20 wikileaks has released a letter from julian assange to benedict cumberbatch, in which he asked the actor to drop out of a film about the organisation and refused to meet him assange told. Nobody should have been surprised that bombshell and. The fifth estate interview with benedict cumberbatch. If the film reaches distribution we will forever be correlated in the public imagination.
Benedict cumberbatch does a remarkable job portraying the enigma that is assange. Wikileaks has released a letter from julian assange to benedict cumberbatch, in which he asked the actor to drop out of. Julian assange refused to meet benedict cumberbatch, email. As the film hurtles toward a january start date, its picked up a new title and a new star. The fifth estate, about the wikileaks founder julian assange, documents the ups and downs of his relationship with a onetime colleague. Jul 17, 20 theres still the small matter of julian assange denouncing the film as a lie he got hold of the shooting script, because of course he did, and called it a massive propoganda attack. A dramatic thriller based on real events that reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an internet upstart into the 21. The fifth estate, with benedict cumberbatch as julian. He later portrayed george tesman in richard eyre s revival of. Benedict cumberbatch is going from playing star trek villain to taking on wikileaks founder julian assange in the first.
The fifth estate interview with benedict cumberbatch khan. Anthony mackie, david thewlis, alicia vikander, stanley tucci, and laura linney are featured in supporting roles. Oct 10, 20 wikileaks founder julian assange has written an open letter to british actor benedict cumberbatch, who portrays assange in an upcoming film, criticising his involvement with the film and turning. Now benedict cumberbatch is taking on julian assange. Benedict cumberbatch as wikileaks founder julian assange in the fifth estate. The antisecrecy organization published a letter wednesday from assange that was purportedly sent to benedict cumberbatch, who portrays the wikileaks founder in the film. See benedict cumberbatch as julian assange in new wikileaks film the fifth estate. Benedict cumberbatch as julian assange in the wikileaks movie first picture there are at least three films in the works about the life of wikileaks founder julian assange, but only one has. A season of cumberbatch starts with the fifth estate. Does benedict cumberbatch sound australian enough as julian assange of wikileaks. Its not a piece of evidence, benedict cumberbatch, responding to questions about the responsibility of playing julian assange in the.
Benedict cumberbatch says wikileaks founder julian assange has a strong moral. Oct 07, 20 david cameron has hailed benedict cumberbatch s portrayal of the twitchiness of julian assange and expressed qualified support for the early work of the wikileaks founder the prime minister. Cumberbatch on the wikileaks site and describing the. Sep 14, 20 julian assange begged benedict cumberbatch not to accept the lead role in the new wikileaks film, the actor has revealed. It was the day before shooting began on the fifth estate when benedict cumberbatch, as he was trying on blond wigs for the last time, heard back from julian assange, the man he was to play. Benedict cumberbatch plays wikileaks julian assange in movie. He also made a brief appearance in 1917 2019 as colonel mackenzie. Oct 11, 20 benedict cumberbatch responds to julian assanges open letter. He has starred in the films star trek into darkness as khan noonien singh 20, 12 years a slave as william prince ford 20, the fifth estate as julian assange 20, and the imitation game as alan turing 2014. The fifth estate traces the heady, early days of wikileaks, culminating in the release of a series of controversial and history changing information leaks. Just dont assume assange will be there on opening day.
Benedict cumberbatch responds to julian assange business. First letter from julian assange to benedict cumberbatch. A film chronicling the rise of julian assange and wikileaks has opened the 20 toronto film festival. Julian assanges letter to benedict cumberbatch hollywood. Julian assange refused to meet benedict cumberbatch. Cumberbatch film is an attack on wikileaks and iran 24 jan 20 the voice is richly perfect, not just nailing assanges droning accent but his tonguelolling, wet delivery to a tee. He is a grandson of submarine commander henry carlton cumberbatch, and a greatgrandson of diplomat henry arnold cumberbatch cmg. But what truly accurate biopic could be wholly embraced by its subject, especially one with an ego like assanges. Benedict cumberbatch as julian assange in the wikileaks movie. The plot was deceitful as told by an angry assange and the actors transformation into the whistleblower left viewers questioning, when is cumberbatch gonna take that blonde wig off. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre, regents park for two seasons. Assange has not been shy about sharing his feelings, publishing an open letter to mr. Julian assanges letter to benedict cumberbatch film the.
Cumberquatch took on the persona of wikileaks founder julian assange in 20s biggest cinematic flop. Julian assanges letter to benedict cumberbatch film the guardian. Benedict cumberbatch uncovers the truth in wikileaks thriller. Image caption last month cumberbatch left said he considered quitting the film after he received the email from assange right. His parents, wanda ventham and timothy carlton born timothy carlton congdon cumberbatch, are both actors. Why benedict cumberbatch is the most overrated actor in. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. Jul 17, 20 in the new movie the fifth estate, british actor benedict cumberbatch has not only nailed the australian accent, but the voice of infamous aussie julian assange the first trailer for the film. Benedict cumberbatch, the british actor whose highprofile portrayal of wikileaks founder julian assange is generating oscar buzz, has launched a defence of the man he plays in new movie the fifth. Benedict cumberbatch as julian assange in the wikileaks. Wikileaks founder julian assange has written an open letter to british actor benedict cumberbatch, who portrays assange in an upcoming film, criticising his. The fifth estate, starring benedict cumberbatch as assange, has been described by the. Benedict cumberbatch responds to julian assanges open. Benedict cumberbatchs portrayal of julian assange wins pms.
Benedict cumberbatch on pissing off julian assange and the challenges of playing real people. As dreamworks theatrical trailer for the fifth estate airs on televisions nationwide, julian assange has released his letter to actor benedict cumberbatch who emailed mr. Oct 09, 20 benedict cumberbatch is brilliant as julian assange in a flashy but essentially hollow. Sep 01, 2017 a dramatic thriller based on real events that reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an internet upstart into the 21st centurys most fiercely debated. Oct 16, 20 wikileaks founder julian assange is displeased with %27fifth estate%27 his letter to actor benedict cumberbatch got personal but cumberbatch fired back in defense of his role and the film. The fifth estate with benedict cumberbatch, daniel bruhl.
Benedict cumberbatch als wikileaks sprecher julian assange. Jul 17, 20 of course, benedict cumberbatchs portrayal of julian assange in a hollywood movie underlines how big a story privacy has become in the last few years with the general public. Benedict cumberbatch discusses the fifth estate and. Julian assanges letter to benedict cumberbatch is amazing. In film, cumberbatch has starred in amazing grace 2006 as william pitt the younger, star trek into darkness 20 as khan, 12 years a slave 20 as william prince ford, the fifth estate 20 as julian assange, and the imitation game 2014 as alan turing. The film about julian assange and wikileaks and, yes, the guardian, has bombed at the box office.
Jul 16, 20 a look at the relationship between wikileaks founder julian assange and his early supporter and eventual colleague daniel domscheitberg, and how the websites growth and influence led to an. One of the advantages of making a movie based on a real person who is still alive would seem to be the chance to discuss the project with the films. Benedict cumberbatch takes on role of julian assange the. Cumberbatch film is an attack on wikileaks and iran 24 jan 20 the voice is richly perfect, not just nailing assange s droning. With benedict cumberbatch, daniel bruhl, carice van houten, alicia vikander. Benedict cumberbatch on pissing off julian assange. Benedict cumberbatch responds to julian assanges open letter.
Too much screen time dooms the fifth estate, starring benedict cumberbatch as wikileaks founder julian assange the fifth estate, about controversial australian infowarrior julian assange and the. As the fifth estate, the hotly anticipated wikileaks movie partly based on the book by guardian writers david leigh and luke harding goes into production, the first image of cumberbatch in the. Benedict cumberbatch julian assange official movie interview. The fifth estate is a 20 biographical thriller film directed by bill condon, about the newsleaking website wikileaks. So this film wont claim any long view authority on its subject, or attempt any final judgment. Jan 23, 20 benedict cumberbatch as julian assange in the wikileaks movie first picture. The story begins as wikileaks founder julian assange benedict cumberbatch and his colleague daniel domscheitberg daniel bruhl team up to become underground watchdogs of the privileged and. First letter from julian assange to benedict cumberbatch over. Julian assange asked benedict cumberbatch to quit wikileaks film. Kevin mccarthy from sat down with benedict cumberbatch to discuss his new film the fifth estate. Wikileaks assange asks cumberbatch to disavow film e. He makes apple computers cofounder steve jobs look like a puppy dog. Wikileaks founder declines actors meeting invitation in protest of film s many falsehoods. Oct 18, 20 in the weeks before the film s release, the real mr.
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