BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Let's talk all things lovely about Ben...

**Posted by SolarSystem** April 3, 2014 10:43 am

Well, I didn't talk about anything, I just said that if there were a role that he really, really wanted to play, there should be ways to make it happen.
And I don't know, but I assume there are contracts for the promotional work an actor has to do for a movie, and I assume those contracts are negotiated well in advance. Weinstein probably had a say in this again once they decided to distribute TIG. But I doubt that promotional work can make an actor unavailable for weeks and months on end.

Be that as it may, I think that there's just nothing on his agenda right now. And I doubt that's just because of TIG. There have to be other reasons.

**Posted by Tinks** April 3, 2014 10:55 am

No - the anything came from me, not you - I know that.
Maybe he'll announce something at the Australia con. That'd be nice.

**Posted by SolarSystem** April 3, 2014 11:54 am

Tinks wrote:
Maybe he'll announce something at the Australia con. That'd be nice.

My thought exactly. I'm sure somebody will ask him... and I hope he will not just answer "it's a secret project" again.

**Posted by besleybean** April 3, 2014 6:27 pm

No I just think he'll say he has a few projects in the pipe line!

**Posted by Le Bear Polar** April 5, 2014 6:00 am

Just heard that something fell into Ben's wine at the Adelaide Comic-con panel! What a tickler!

**Posted by besleybean** April 5, 2014 6:05 am

Details?

**Posted by SusiGo** April 5, 2014 10:29 am

It was a bug and he said at least it died happy.

**Posted by clareiow** April 5, 2014 10:36 am

Sounded like, despite the marathon photo and signing sessions which must have been exhuasting, he had a lot of fun!

**Posted by SolarSystem** April 5, 2014 12:21 pm

So, apparently he talked about The Lost City of Z, so that seems to be happening.

**Posted by Le Bear Polar** April 5, 2014 12:25 pm

I came here to post the exact same thing, Solar! Haha. Yes it seems to be confirmed and good to go. So excited!! Here's a nice fan report for those who hasn't seen it. http://cumbercrieff.tumblr.com/post/81767714057/benedict-at-oz-comic-con

**Posted by SolarSystem** April 5, 2014 12:37 pm

That's where I read about it, too.
I admit I had hoped for some more information, but maybe some other reports will say more about projects...

**Posted by clareiow** April 5, 2014 9:22 pm

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Sunday Times reporting that, as Martin plays Richard III on stage this year, Benny is going to play the same character for BBC2 next year!!!

The play will be part of another trilogy that carries on from The Hollow Crown trilogy which was on last year (and was astoundingly good IMO) .

To say I am excited is a HUGE understatement!

**Posted by besleybean** April 5, 2014 9:26 pm

Fabulous news.
How great a Richard III will he be?!

**Posted by clareiow** April 5, 2014 9:34 pm

Unbelievable I think, it's a role he's wanted to play and I love the fact martinis playing him too!

The way they staged the hollow crown - if they do R3 in the same way....oh the thought gives me chills. Patrick Stewarts "sceptered isle" speech in Richard II will stay with me forever!

**Posted by besleybean** April 5, 2014 9:42 pm

Richard III is made for Benedict.

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**Posted by Tinks** April 5, 2014 9:45 pm

Is this true???
I can't tell you how thrilled I am. If so! I feel like he'll be doing something that makes him truly happy
How odd though, that they're both doing the same thing!

**Posted by SolarSystem** April 5, 2014 9:49 pm

God, if this is true...! Just about an hour ago my boyfriend and I agreed that Benedict would make such a great villain (again) - and now Richard III...? This would be so amazing!
I loved "The Hollow Crown", can't wait to see more! And with Benedict involved...! Amazing stuff!

**Posted by SolarSystem** April 5, 2014 9:51 pm

Here's a link:
http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/uk_news/National/article1396873.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2014_04_05

**Posted by gently69** April 5, 2014 10:08 pm

Oh God Yes! Really exciting news. That will be amazing.

**Posted by besleybean** April 5, 2014 10:18 pm

Benedict is made for this role.