BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Benedict in talks to play Alan Turing

**Posted by SusiGo** February 1, 2013 5:59 pm

This is very exciting. Benedict is said to be in talks about playing the English mathematician Alan Turing. His story is unbelievably sad and dramatic, I just read it on Wikipedia. Read more about the project:

http://www.deadline.com/2013/02/benedict-cumberbatch-in-talks-to-play-alan-turing-in-the-imitation-game/

Last edited by SusiGo (February 1, 2013 6:01 pm)

**Posted by Davina** February 1, 2013 6:02 pm

Just beat me to it Susi! I hope he gets/takes this part. Alan Turing was a brilliant (literally) man who deserves more (posthumous) recognition.

**Posted by SusiGo** February 1, 2013 6:07 pm

Yes. What the British government did to him was very cruel. But at least Gordon Brown apologised in 2009.

**Posted by Davina** February 1, 2013 6:08 pm

Belatedly but better than nothing I suppose.

**Posted by SusiGo** February 2, 2013 6:12 pm

http://www.slashfilm.com/benedict-cumberbatch-to-play-the-imitation-game-for-headhunters-director/

**Posted by tobeornot221b** February 2, 2013 7:08 pm

Oh yes, Benedict will deliver a splendid performance - again. I'm sure. But sometimes I think he deserves to play finally someone who is allowed to 1.survive a whole film 2. have a successful or at least satisfied and happy life 3. not always be a tragic figure.
Means I want to see him in a comedy again for a change. He can do that!!

**Posted by SusiGo** February 2, 2013 7:15 pm

I had the same thought. Cancer, various suicides, ALS … And I'm quite sure he won't survive the end of ST either. What is it about him that makes directors and producers think he's best in dramaticv/tragic parts? On the other hand he doesn't seem to very sad about it.
I just remembered: Wasn't there some talk about a part in a Monty Python reunion? This would be a comedy, I suppose.

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**Posted by tobeornot221b** February 2, 2013 7:24 pm

Yes, Monty Python would be: "now for something completely differerent".
And the Simpsons aren't expected to be that hightly dramatic either.

**Posted by SusiGo** February 2, 2013 7:31 pm

So let's hope for the best. Although there aren't many actors who excel in dramatic and comic roles in equal measure. But some comedy now and then would be nice. Like CP for the eyes.

**Posted by harleyq** February 4, 2013 6:33 pm

Could be people know him so well for his dramatic work that they don't send him many comedy scripts or many good ones. Maybe he needs to do something comedic to show that he can, casting folks don't have much imagination. This project does sound interesting, but it would be nice to see him in a lighter romantic comedy type film. Just for a change of pace, if nothing else. Still good to know there's potentially more for us to look forward to.