Benedict Cumberbatch has spoken candidly about the emotional challenges of fatherhood, admitting that his feelings have become 'paper thin' since becoming a parent. The actor, who has three sons aged ten, eight and six with wife Sophie Hunter, said his costume on the set of his new film was 'covered in tears'.
In an interview with The Times, Cumberbatch reflected on his role in the independent film The Thing With Feathers, where he plays a father grieving the loss of his wife. He revealed that he drew on his own experiences as a dad, but found the process deeply emotional. 'There were so many costume changes. It’s the unexpected things which make you cry, which is so true to grief,' he said.
The actor also discussed his education at the all-boys Harrow School, saying he is 'still struggling in ways I wouldn’t if I’d had sisters my age or been in a co-ed school'. He criticised the focus on exam results, adding: 'Who gives a f*** what GCSEs and A-levels you get?'
Cumberbatch admitted that his sons view him as more of a pushover than their mother, and that even the film Barbie brought him to tears. Earlier this year, he also revealed tensions on the set of The Roses with co-star Olivia Colman, describing a moment when things 'got a bit nasty' due to the toxic nature of their characters.
