“I feel very sensitive about representation, diversity, and inclusion,” Cumberbatch said. “One of the appeals of the job was the idea that in this world, with this specific character, there was a lot that was private, hidden from view.”
“It wasn’t done without thought,” he said. “I also feel slightly like, is this a thing where our dance card has to be public? Do we have to explain all our private moments in our sexual history? I don’t think so.”
– Benedict Cumberbatch addressing straight actors playing LGBTQ roles during “The Power Of The Dog” press junket at Venice film festival.
“The Power Of The Dog” is adapted by Jane Campion from Thomas Savage’s novel, about a 1920s crude and cruel cattle rancher named Phil. Phil soon develops unexpected chemistry with Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee), his step-nephew. Peter is the stepson of Phil’s brother George (Jesse Plemons), after he marries widow Rose (Kirsten Dunst).
I’m definitely seeing this “Dog” picture. Storyline is so Southern Gothic, so “Reflections in a Golden Eye”.
Very nicely put. clearly had his moments. That’s fine – let it rest – who needs to know more. It only becomes prurient reading!
oh, come on, Benedict, your ‘closet’ door is about to come off the hinges! OUT!
It’s acting if you play someone who isn’t you. If you start disallowing certain demographics you will end up with someone getting hired because they fit a demographic profile rather than their talent.
WHERE,S THE REST OF THE STORY , YOU CAN,T JUST CUT OFF WHEN IT WAS STARTING TO BE GOOD
YOU CAN,T JUST LET PEOPLE HANG IN THE AIR WITHOUT GOING ON WITH THE STORY. DAMN IT