Actor Benedict Cumberbatch gained fame for playing the titular character in BBC’s Sherlock. He later shot to superstardom with his performance as Dr. Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As most of Cumberbatch’s roles have proven to be a hit with audiences, one of his most controversial roles has fallen to the side and been mostly forgotten.

Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in Zoolander 2 (Credits: Marvel Studios).

In an interview, Cumberbatch spoke about his casting in the role of a transgender person for the much-awaited second installment in the Zoolander franchise. However, Cumberbatch’s casting wasn’t received well and faced severe backlash from the LGBTQ+ community, resulting in the actor regretting his decision. Here is what Cumberbatch had to say about his Zoolander 2 role.

Benedict Cumberbatch Regretted His Most Controversial Role to Date in Zoolander 2

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