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The War Magician
Benedict is reportedly attached to the following project. I opened a new thread since it seems to be more than a rumour:
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It's being reported on the Hollywood Reporter website and here so it definitely looks like more than a rumour. Another interesting biopic, how exciting!
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Actually, upon reading some reviews of the book by David Fisher that the film will be based on, it sounds more like a fictionalised account of Jasper Maskelyne's contribution to the war effort rather than a biopic, but still interesting 
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It does look interesting. Looking forward to finding out more about it.
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It looks interesting...I'm eager to know more!
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I'm really enthused about this project.
Not only does the story seem interesting but I love historical dramas so this is my type of movie exactly.
It could be played with a lot of dry humour too considering the character of Jasper Maskelyne.
When I saw a video of his magic act he seemed to be very OTT theatrical, a real P. T. Barnum type but with a definite matinee suaveness.
And how exciting that SunnyMarch is finally getting a whack at producing something that will hopefully be in mainline theatres.
So, I guess he was negotiating more deals all along... they just weren't listed on IMdB.
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Interesting.
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Oh yes, that sounds really interesting. One more thing I didn't know before.
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Really interesting, that book is now on my must-read before I see the movie! Which gratefully will be quite a bit in the future. (First Dr. Strange, then Sherlock, then I reckon a break - he will probably start shooting this around fall 2016?)
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Re: The War Magician
ukaunz wrote:
Actually, upon reading some reviews of the book by David Fisher that the film will be based on, it sounds more like a fictionalised account of Jasper Maskelyne's contribution to the war effort rather than a biopic, but still interesting
What's the title of the book?
nevermind. *giggle* The War Magician.
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This project seems to become reality:
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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OMG! Yay! I'll look forward to it!
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