Benedict Cumberbatch Talks Epic Scale of 'Doctor Strange' Sequel and Hosting 'SNL' (Exclusive)

BBC series Doctor Who and Sherlock.The science fiction pro has opened up about the “stressful” time he experienced while working on the popular shows, even sharing the advice he gave to the BBC when he exited Doctor Who. Steven, 60, was showrunner of Doctor Who between 2009 and 2017, creating the series which featured Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor and Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor.He took over from legendary screenwriter and showrunner Russell T Davies, who revived the historic British sci-fi show in 2004.While helming the hugely popular time-travelling show, he also teamed up with writer and actor Mark Gatiss to create the BBC’s Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch. When he was interviewed, Steven revealed he had recently revisited his emails from 2010, which was the year he launched Sherlock and became Doctor Who’s showrunner. He admitted that the intense workload of managing both at the same time feels like a distant memory now, but regrets the way he handled the stress. “All I ever did was work and get grumpy,” he recalled. “I was permanently stressed, upset, faintly cross. “Looking back on it now, I’m like, ‘You were having the year of your life!  “‘You’re never going to have another one like that!’” He also revealed some advice he had shared with the BBC when he finally stepped down from Doctor Who. “When I left, I said to the BBC that the show needs so much more money,” he explained.“There’s a tendency to think of it as The Little Engine That Could, this sweet little thing that does remarkably well. “It’s one of the biggest shows in the world – it should swagger like one,” he told Radio Times. With this in mind, Steven is apparently thrilled that the channel is now throwing its full weight behind the

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Katy Perry! ET's Matt Cohen spoke with the pop star during  on Sunday, which just so happened to fall on Mother's Day. Perry not only shares how she spent the special day with her and Orlando Bloom's 1-year-old daughter, Daisy, but also what being a mom means to her. «One of my favorite things to do is ride bikes and so I got to ride bikes with my daughter this morning to breakfast,» the judge reveals how she spent Mother's Day morning. «We woke up, we were on the bicycle, it was beautiful.

Manori Ravindran International EditorCapstone Global has boarded action-thriller “Boy Kills World,” starring Bill Skarsgård, Michelle Dockery and Jessica Rothe.The Los Angeles-based production and sales outfit is partnering on the pic with Nthibah Pictures, Hammerstone Studios, Sam Raimi’s Raimi Productions and Roy Lee’s Vertigo Entertainment. Sales will be launched in Cannes, with both Capstone and CAA co-representing U.S.

Marvel Cinematic Universe following Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness.In the film, Wanda Maximoff aka the Scarlet Witch appears to sacrifice herself to destroy the Darkhold throughout the multiverse, burying herself in the ruins of Mount Wundagore with the evil text.Olsen, who plays Wanda, has since teased however this won’t be the end of the character.“I sign extensions every time they want me to do a movie,” Olsen told Collider. “I just a signed a very short one at the beginning, so everything’s constantly just, it’s always adjusting for me.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off her second BAFTA win last night for British drama Help, Killing Eve and The Last Duel star Jodie Comer has found her next project in the shape of feature thriller The End We Start From, which will be a hot package at next week’s Cannes market.

Elizabeth Olsen has gone on quite the journey over the course of several Marvel films and the limited series,, which set the character up for her latest evolution as the Scarlet Witch in. While speaking to ET’s Will Marfuggi, the actress opens up about the film’s many cameos and what this latest installment means for her future in the MCU. [: Spoilers for ] In the sequel written by creator Micahel Waldron and directed by Sam Raimi, Wanda, now known as the Scarlet Witch, finds herself at odds with Dr.

Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith's Oscars controversy.«I really am thrilled to be back hosting . It's been a really fun, great week. I have to be honest though, because most of the sketch writers pitched me sketches every day, and most were about ,» Cumberbatch shared as he stood on the iconic Studio 8H stage. «Which is great, I love the guy, I love playing the character… but I have been in other films.»Cumberbatch joked that Executive Producer Lorne Michaels then asked him, «Like what?»«And I said, 'Well, like .' And he said, 'Nobody saw it,'» Cumberbatch recalled.

Joan Collins is looking back at the wild drama behind the scenes of, which rivaled the scripted drama fans saw on the screen.The celebrated English actress and author recently sat down with ET's Matt Cohen, where she dished on her new book,, and opened up about some of the high-profile fights she got into — both when the cameras were rolling and when they weren't.According to Collins, she and co-star Linda Evans — who played Krystle Carrington on the megahit primetime soap — never really got along on set, which lent some authenticity to their on-screen cat fights.«It was a very interesting relationship because Linda and I are opposite ends of the spectrum,» Collins shared. «She loves doing her stunts and I was informed by Gene Kelly when I first came to Hollywood, 'Do not do your own stunts, honey.

Benedict Cumberbatch opted for a relaxed ensemble as he and his wife Sophie went to catch a plane at JFK International Airport on Sunday.The actor, 45, donned abrown plaid coat over a black sweater and a thick gray scarf.He added white pants and brown shoes to the look. Relaxed:Benedict Cumberbatch opted for a relaxed ensemble as he and his wife Sophie went to catch a plane at JFK International Airport on SundayIt appeared that the Doctor Strange star was looking to keep a low profile with sunglasses, a black face covering and matching baseball cap.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness debuted at No. 1 with $265M at the domestic box office from 4,534 theaters this weekend.And with a global total of $450M, Sam Raimi's $200M-budget MCU sequel became the second biggest opening for a Hollywood movie during the pandemic era - according to Deadline.The PG-13 multiverse flick - starring Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Benedict Wong - has a 75% critic approval rating (out of 315 reviews) and an 87% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Angelique Jackson It’d been six years since Rachel McAdams scrubbed into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dr. Christine Palmer, the will they-or-won’t they love interest of Benedict Cumberbatch’s title hero “Doctor Strange.” But while Cumberbatch went on to join the Avengers in their fight against Thanos in the Infinity Saga, McAdams has been MIA since 2016.In 2021, though, the Oscar-nominee reprised her role as Christine for the heart wrenching Doctor Strange-centric episode of “What If?” on Disney Plus, but that was a voiceover role. McAdams still seemed like a no-go for the live action sequel.

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Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterSPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points of Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” currently in theaters.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the newest timeline-altering tentpole in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, captured a huge $265 million in its international box office debut.Those mighty ticket sales represent the second-biggest opening weekend overseas in pandemic times. Sony’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” still stands as the highest-grossing COVID-era debut with $340 million internationally.The second “Doctor Strange” film, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the goatee-rocking sorcerer, generated $185 million in North America over the weekend, bringing its global tally to a massive $450 million.

It’s official: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is massive.

Benedict Cumberbatch is back!

Benedict Cumberbatch returned to host “Saturday Night Live” for the second time over the weekend, and the celebrated actor kicked things off poking light fun at Will Smith’s Oscars controversy.

Arcade Fire appeared on Saturday Night Live last night (May 7), performing two tracks from ‘WE’ and seemingly speaking out about abortion rights.Earlier this week, a leaked draft from the US Supreme Court suggested the organisation is preparing to overturn Roe V. Wade – a 1973 ruling that made abortion legal on a federal level.Arcade Fire used their performance on Saturday Night Live to seemingly critique the proposed draft.After a powerful performance of ‘The Lightning I,II’, vocalist Win Butler returned to the mic to say “a woman’s right to choose forever and ever and ever.

Benedict Cumberbatch proved he can make just about anything sexy while hostingSaturday Night Live for the second time, even using the bathroom.In a hilarious Kohler toilet spoof, the Oscar nominee shook things up as he stormed into a classroom full of students being forced torepeat the mantra 'there's only one acceptable way' to use a toilet.Unlike their teacher (Mikey Day), who says they must sit upright and never slouch, theSherlock star rebellious strolls in preaching 'the next big thing' that is about to hit every restroom. Hilarious sketch: Benedict Cumberbatch proved he can make just about anything sexy while hosting Saturday Night Live for the second time, even using the bathroomAs he unbuckles his belt and drops his drawers, some students gasp as he leans back and grabs a cocktail to use the loo.

Benedict Cumberbatch joked about being “beat by Will Smith” at the Oscars while hosting this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (7 May). The actor, who is currently appearing in the title role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, opened his monologue by pointing out that the majority of the sketches he was pitched for the show revolved around the character. “Most were about Doctor Strange,” he said.