BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / The Current War

**Posted by SusiGo** December 11, 2016 6:36 pm

So The Current War will be filmed in England (not very surprising with regard to Benedict's growing family). In case anyone is interested, they are looking for extras:

http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/apply-to-be-an-extra-in-new-film-being-shot-near-village-1-8279971

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** December 11, 2016 7:02 pm

Now, why don't I live in England

**Posted by ukaunz** December 14, 2016 8:48 pm

Tuppence Middleton joins the cast
http://deadline.com/2016/12/tuppence-middleton-the-current-war-cast-benedict-cumberbatch-michael-shannon-1201870310/

**Posted by Lis** December 15, 2016 10:25 pm

I'd love to be an extra, how much fun would that be! Wonder how long it would take me to commute up from London hehe.

**Posted by ukaunz** December 17, 2016 1:43 am

More info on the cast and plot

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/12/16/benedict-cumberbatch-katherine-waterston-michael-shannon-current-war

And a rundown on the production, including cool comparison photos of the actors and the real people they will portray

http://duskybatfishgirl.tumblr.com/post/153806582661/t-b-thomas-alva-edisonbenedict-cumberbatch

Last edited by ukaunz (December 18, 2016 9:55 am)

**Posted by SusiGo** January 21, 2017 2:10 pm

Here is the first picture:

http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2017/01/first-image-of-benedict-cumberbatch-as-thomas-edison-in-the-current-war/

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** January 21, 2017 2:58 pm

He looks great! Really!

I so can't wait for this film!

**Posted by Yitzock** January 21, 2017 3:20 pm

I am ready (even though I'm not an Edison fan)! I'm a little confused by the article, though...I thought The Current War was about the rivalry between Edison and Tesla, not Edison and Westinghouse. I guess I misinterpreted something, or maybe the script is different?

**Posted by besleybean** January 21, 2017 3:30 pm

Oh heck is THAT what it's all about?
Fab.

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** January 21, 2017 3:34 pm

I thought the same as you, Yitzock... but then again, isn't that how it always is when you hear something about Edison or Tesla?

**Posted by Yitzock** January 21, 2017 4:36 pm

Yes, I suppose that's what my mind jumps to. I guess it's possible Tesla might still appear.

**Posted by ewige** January 21, 2017 6:28 pm

The article says Nicholas Hoult will play Tesla.
I'm a Tesla girl. But I'll give Benedict a fair chance to reform me

**Posted by SusiGo** January 21, 2017 6:28 pm

The dispute was indeed between the firms of Edison and Westinghouse:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_Currents

**Posted by Lis** January 21, 2017 9:41 pm

If I'd known he was filming at UCL today I might have gone and had a look! Wonder if he'll be there tomorrow as well.

There are lots of lovely pics of Ben on Twitter from today!

**Posted by Yitzock** January 21, 2017 10:55 pm

Yes, I've seen a few on Tumblr.

**Posted by nakahara** January 21, 2017 11:34 pm

I never thought I would have a crush on Edison....

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** January 22, 2017 12:25 am

I know what you mean!

Also... I want to hug him!

**Posted by Yitzock** January 22, 2017 12:28 am

He does look a little distraught, doesn't he?

**Posted by besleybean** January 22, 2017 8:23 am

Light bulb moment: Edison is hot!

**Posted by This Is The Phantom Lady** January 22, 2017 1:11 pm

Isn't that one of Benedicts super powers?

And to be serious here... I love how much you can tell from his face in one single frame!