There's a huge amount of footage of Julian [ Assange] online, but he's usually in presentation or defending mode, talking about his cause, or the revelations which Wikileaks have brought about. There's none of Assange relaxing or in private mode. There's none of the personality I tried to give him behind closed doors [in The Fifth Estate ].
Benedict CumberbatchI think playing any iconic role when you're stepping into big shoes, into the shadow of people who have come before you and you can't process that.
Benedict CumberbatchTo get a horse to hit a mark without a rider, to get it to stand up, to get it to rear, to get it to pick up a bucket and bring it over is amazing. It's hard work and very rewarding but can be dangerous.
Benedict CumberbatchIf you have an over-preoccupation with perception and trying to please people's expectations, then you can go mad.
Benedict Cumberbatch