Benedict Cumberbatch turns into a beggar who is mistaken for Jesus and brutally crucified in the new film The Book Of Clarence
Benedict Cumberbatch turns into a beggar mistaken for Jesus and brutally crucified in his new film The Book Of Clarence.
The actor, 47, who starred in BBC drama Sherlock and The Imitation Game, will take on the role of Benjamin, who is accidentally impaled.
The Book Of Clarence follows down on his luck from Jerusalem, who makes a misguided attempt to capitalize on the rise of celebrity and influence the Messiah for his own personal gain.
The journey leads him on an exploration of faith and on an unexpected path.
The real Jesus is played by Captain America and For Life star Nicholas Pinnock, 50, in the biblical comedy-drama.
Benedict Cumberbatch turns into a beggar mistaken for Jesus and brutally crucified in his new film The Book Of Clarence
The actor, 47, who starred in BBC drama Sherlock and The Imitation Game, will take on the role of Benjamin, who is accidentally nailed to a post
After being given an infinite source of coins by Pinnock's Jesus, Cumberbatch's character transforms himself and begins throwing money at people, before being mistaken as a 'messiah' by the Romans and crucified.
At the crucifixion moment he looks pained as he is tied to the cross with his long hair blowing in the wind.
For the part, he is a world away from his usual clean-cut appearance, with a disheveled appearance and an unkempt beard.
LaKeith Stanfield will star alongside James McAvoy, while Jay-Z is one of the film's producers.
The film was initially set to be released in Britain on January 19, but was postponed at 11am.
Sony will now reportedly look to release the film around March Deadline Notification of the postponement came from Legendary, who produced and financed it.
The film has already been released in the US and collected $3 million over its four-day weekend last month.
Critics have given the film an 89% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Book Of Clarence follows a hapless Jerusalemite who makes a misguided attempt to capitalize on the rise of celebrity and influence the Messiah for his own personal gain.
At the moment of the crucifixion he looks tormented as he is tied to the cross with his long hair blowing in the wind
For the part, he is a world away from his usual clean-cut appearance, with a disheveled appearance and an unkempt beard.
The fencer looks drastically different in real life with his short hair and clean-shaven appearance (seen in May 2022)
Teyanna Taylor, who plays Mary Madgalene, said she was drawn to the project as a fan of writer and director Jeymes Samuel, and “of course” she wanted to do it.
“[It was]something that naturally became spiritual for me, because I'm a spiritual person. and I think it was great just having to do my homework and all my research.”
“Filming actually brought me closer to God,” she said.
After being given an infinite source of coins by Pinnock's Jesus, Cumberbatch's character transforms himself and begins throwing money at people, before being mistaken as a 'messiah' by the Romans and crucified.
The film was initially set to be released in Britain on January 19, but was postponed at 11am
Sony will now reportedly look to release the film around March, with Deadline reporting that the delay came from Legendary, who produced and financed the film.
Critics have given the film an 89% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes