{"id":2170874,"date":"2025-11-21T18:37:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T18:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2170874"},"modified":"2025-11-21T18:37:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T18:37:07","slug":"our-appetites-are-being-overrun-by-the-plentitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/our-appetites-are-being-overrun-by-the-plentitude\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cOur appetites are being overrun by the plentitude\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Actor Benedict Cumberbatch did an &#8220;ask me anything&#8221; on Reddit on Thursday, answering questions about hobbies, AI, and acting experiences. The <em>Sherlock<\/em> star is currently promoting the upcoming film The Thing with Feathers, in which he plays the leading role.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The British drama got mediocre reviews from critics after it premiered at the Sundance film festival in January, but die-hard fans can still see it in the U.K. and Ireland starting on Nov. 21. It will release to general audiences on Nov. 28.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the meantime, Cumberbatch headed over to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/hello_rmovies_im_benedict_cumberbatch_ask_me\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:r\/movies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">r\/movies<\/a> for one of Reddit&#8217;s all-time favorite thread types. He spoke about his name in Darjeeling teaching monks some English, how he felt when he started getting recognized on the street, and the qualities everyone needs to make it in the industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Even if you&#8217;re not the biggest fan, it&#8217;s worth it to stay for his favorite joke twist on his name. For the real Cumberbitches, enjoy 10 of the best Q &amp; A&#8217;s from the thread.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">1. The moment he really felt the fame<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Redditor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npugl22\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/Flaky-Walrus7244;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/Flaky-Walrus7244<\/a> asked about the point in his career that made him realize his life would never be the same.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The defining moment when I realized I was stepping into something far more public was of course <em>Sherlock<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I literally remember stopping traffic out of Aveda on Shaftesbury Avenue with cabbies, truck drivers, and pedestrians stopping, pointing, or shouting, &#8216;Oi, Sherlock!&#8221; From that moment on, I knew I would often walk into rooms where everyone who was a stranger to me would look at me and recognize who I was.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">2. How he feels about generative AI<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fellow actor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npufnwp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/No_Engineering1212;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/No_Engineering1212<\/a> questioned Cumberbatch on his feelings about the AI trend.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;Pretty depressed, to be honest. I feel we are in danger of vanilla-fying and perfecting and asphalting over the thing that makes us human, which are our fallibility, our mess, and our inaccuracy, all of which creates the tension, conflict, and necessary friction for original creative thinking to occur. Our need for immediate results and our appetites are being overrun by the plentitude and of course the need for immediate gratification, which are all dangerous I feel for the human creative mindset.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"371\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/dBJvkdcDTCxgQRJgQ.bTag--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ0NTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/adb14d904c3309ed58bf044c36171656\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Pretty depressed, to be honest. I feel we are in danger of vanilla-fying and perfecting and asphalting over the thing that makes us human, which are our fallibility, our mess, and our inaccuracy, all of which creates the tension, conflict, and necessary friction for original creative thinking to occur.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Our need for immediate results and our appetites are being overrun by the plentitude and of course the need for immediate gratification, which are all dangerous I feel for the human creative mindset.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">3. The best film industry qualities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Film directing major <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npugkwk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/vantmiju;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/vantmiju<\/a> wanted to know what he thinks are the best qualities for anyone entering the industry.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;Firstly, thank you so much. I should've attended your talk to learn about my own cinematic craft!! I feel the most important quality for someone working in the film industry is more than one, but a combination of patience, persistence, and openness. By openness, I mean to realize that this art form is and always will be a collaborative medium no matter how singular your creative vision is in your chosen field. As to my chosen field, yes, I would absolutely love to direct one day.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ocUv6_pIFbBSaBph8m9d5Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4NTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/c4276ccf349461b247f52dbfd5cd700d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I feel the most important quality for someone working in the film industry is more than one, but a combination of patience, persistence, and openness. By openness, I mean to realize that this art form is and always will be a collaborative medium no matter how singular your creative vision is in your chosen field.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">4. Which acting performances he would change if he could<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">User <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npug59f\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/medcarrot;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/medcarrot<\/a> asked which of his performances he would go back and alter if time travel were real.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;All of them! While I can see my flaws and don't need the critics to highlight them, I really couldn't think of anything worse than going back to a performance I wasn't happy with or a moment in a performance. I might want to cut the scene in the edit room, but it's a universal actor's nightmare to be naked in a play or film and not know what the fuck is happening, even though say like Hamlet they've done it 96+ times. Also for me, I'm getting to a more accepting stage of when it's done it's done, and you have to let being walk away.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"785\" height=\"400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Fua9QRkC6J_UAAYq2lzMHg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4OTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/d9d7b1e48be1cf4f9157537a7607b106\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;All of them! While I can see my flaws and don&#8217;t need the critics to highlight them, I really couldn&#8217;t think of anything worse than going back to a performance I wasn&#8217;t happy with or a moment in a performance.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I might want to cut the scene in the edit room, but it&#8217;s a universal actor&#8217;s nightmare to be naked in a play or film and not know what the f*ck is happening, even though say like Hamlet they&#8217;ve done it 96+ times. Also for me, I&#8217;m getting to a more accepting stage of when it&#8217;s done it&#8217;s done, and you have to let being walk away.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">5. Lessons learned from teaching English to Buddhist monks<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Did you know that Cumberbatch once taught English in Darjeeling? Well, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npugj0a\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/Adventurous_Side2706;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/Adventurous_Side2706<\/a> wanted to know what he learned from the experience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;It was a life experience, so many lessons were learned in that period of time. We are bigger than any of our stories. We are part of something beyond the every day that encompasses not just a higher consciousness but the universal wisdom of love... It really was an opening to a spiritual life, and so many experiences and moments resonate and guide me today. Thank you, that was a great question.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/5F5bxhgPom_117r2ai4IQQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM1NTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/c338fe3d02521d2c0097c41b950588cd\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It was a life experience, so many lessons were learned in that period of time. We are bigger than any of our stories. We are part of something beyond the everyday that encompasses not just a higher consciousness but the universal wisdom of love\u2026 It really was an opening to a spiritual life, and so many experiences and moments resonate and guide me today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">6. What it&#8217;s like to work with Zach Galifinakis<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fan of <em>Between Two Ferns<\/em> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npug352\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/mikeyfreshh;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/mikeyfreshh<\/a> asked what it was like to work with the host.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;It was so much fun! He's such a charming, delightful, talented genius, and I could've gone on improvising with him for hours. I am such a huge fan of the show and all his work. I was over the moon when they asked me. The beginning process is very banal, and the questions are genuine. Then you go again, and suddenly, he sideswipes you with outrageous comments or replies to your answers with really out there questions. At that point, it becomes very hard not to break, and we often did, including him. A character dynamic between the two of you starts to form, and the disaster unfolds.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"389\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/uV2OwMQdrdhyAa0yo3f7lQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ2NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/e560d1c90e199aa3117a03ed7308466e\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;It was so much fun! He&#8217;s such a charming, delightful, talented genius, and I could&#8217;ve gone on improvising with him for hours. I am such a huge fan of the show and all his work. I was over the moon when they asked me. The beginning process is very banal, and the questions are genuine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Then you go again, and suddenly, he sideswipes you with outrageous comments or replies to your answers with really out there questions. At that point, it becomes very hard not to break, and we often did, including him. A character dynamic between the two of you starts to form, and the disaster unfolds.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">7. His funniest mistake<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Redditor <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npufm9t\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/topi28;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/topi28<\/a> made him talk about his most hilarious on-the-job mistake.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;Believing that &quot;Neutron Cream&quot; was a real thing on the set of Star Trek. Does that count? It was off-camera but definitely on the job. I have often called a character I'm acting with the actor's name too many times to mention, which always breaks things up in a fun way. But of course, I know the internet is listening, so saying the word &quot;penguin&quot; incorrectly over and over again in a nature documentary has to top the bill.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"349\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/vWyAtH_E4AvBL7bM92_uPQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQxOTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/71a122f4f8c914b6abbd2d0da3b92bc8\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Believing that &#8216;Neutron Cream&#8217; was a real thing on the set of Star Trek. Does that count? It was off-camera but definitely on the job.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I have often called a character I&#8217;m acting with the actor&#8217;s name too many times to mention, which always breaks things up in a fun way. But of course, I know the internet is listening, so saying the word &#8216;penguin&#8217; incorrectly over and over again in a nature documentary has to top the bill.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">8. Playing the hero vs. being a villain<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Fan <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npug5i7\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/ThrustersOnFull;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/ThrustersOnFull<\/a> wondered whether he prefers playing a good guy or a baddie.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;I think it's definitely more fun to play a villain, but if you have a character arc in a hero that challenges them to be compromised with obstacles that are delightful and as brilliant as the best villains can be, it's often fun to play the hero. Inhabiting a villain is a license to take vicarious thrills in the worst of our nature letting rip.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"334\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/wX0FS48Wnb3h4SQZb5VHCQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQwMTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/c7ab2b92b45759ab5a455a30b4d2d892\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I think it&#8217;s definitely more fun to play a villain, but if you have a character arc in a hero that challenges them to be compromised with obstacles that are delightful and as brilliant as the best villains can be, it&#8217;s often fun to play the hero. Inhabiting a villain is a license to take vicarious thrills in the worst of our nature letting rip.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">9. His most unusual hobby<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">User <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npugjut\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/PoopsicleMan;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/PoopsicleMan<\/a> asked if he had any &#8220;niche&#8221; hobbies.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;Oh, stop! Thank you for that, first off. I don't suppose surfing is niche. Maybe you might think that when you see me doing it as I'm not that good, but it's just the most healing thing I get to do in my downtime - cold water, swimming. Again, these are pretty common practices now rather than being niche. But yeah, no truly odd hobbies.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"797\" height=\"400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jyFXHPk5RCol71atwmoMZA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ4MjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/7300d93d3dd918580b58058c0b17577f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t suppose surfing is niche. Maybe you might think that when you see me doing it as I&#8217;m not that good, but it&#8217;s just the most healing thing I get to do in my downtime &#8211; cold water, swimming. Again, these are pretty common practices now rather than being niche. But yeah, no truly odd hobbies.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">10. His favorite altered version of his name<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a brilliant move, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/movies\/comments\/1p23yda\/comment\/npufw33\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:u\/nosygoes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">u\/nosygoes<\/a> asked for his favorite &#8220;fake version&#8221; of his full and rather complicated name. His answer might be the best part of the entire AMA.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Benedict Cumberbatch AMA answer reading &quot;BendyDick CumonmyBaps.&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"290\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/STZNoYWH9_KLOcF_8z84LQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTM0ODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/daily_dot_articles_819\/a277b823d2c1cc62d34e836508307426\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;BendyDick CumonmyBaps.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-4\"\/>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>The internet is chaotic\u2014but we\u2019ll break it down for you in one daily email. 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