Benedict Cumberbatch says overeating for Doctor Strange role was ‘horrific’
Benedict Cumberbatch slams ‘grossly wasteful’ film industry
- Benedict Cumberbatch, 49, criticised the film industry as "grossly wasteful" during an appearance on the podcast Ruthie’s Table 4.
- He described the forced overeating required for his role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange film as "horrific", stating he could have fed a family with the amount of food consumed.
- Cumberbatch detailed a prescribed diet of five meals and high-protein snacks, designed to maintain his physique for the role.
- He extended his criticism to other wasteful practices in filmmaking, including non-recycled set builds, excessive transport, housing, and high energy consumption for lighting.
- As a producer, Cumberbatch stated he is committed to promoting "green initiatives" and integrating them into production agreements.