19-05-2025
Benedict Cumberbatch stylishly dresses up mystery injury on Cannes red carpet
Benedict Cumberbatch had a very chic way of dressing up what could well have been a nasty injury.
The Sherlock Holmes star, 48, sparked concern when he arrived on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet to celebrate his latest film, The Phoenician Scheme.
While, of course, looking as dapper as ever, the actor also found a different use for a silk scarf.
Cumberbatch repurposed the accessory as a makeshift sling, tying it around his neck to support his right arm.
It remains unclear what exactly happened, but it's evident that this movie star won't let it hold him back.
Besides his olive green patterned scarf, Cumberbatch oozed sophistication in black trousers and a grey jacket, which he later took off to reveal a baggy brown shirt underneath.
He added a pair of cool shades and a flashy wristwatch because, well, he's Benedict Cumberbatch, of course.
The Imitation Game lead also walked the carpet last night, wearing a black tux and posing proudly with his wife, Sophie Hunter.
Benedict, who has been married to Sophie since 2009 and shares three children with her, also took snaps with his cast members and crew.
The Phoenician Scheme is a comedy/drama, also starring Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Benicio del Toro, Rupert Friend, Mia Threapleton, Billy Murray, Jeffrey Wright, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Antonia Desplat.
Slated for a cinematic release next month, a plot synopsis reads: 'Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (Del Toro) appoints his only daughter, a nun (Threapleton), as sole heir to his estate.
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'As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.'
Directed by Wes Anderson, the 105-minute flick has already started receiving decent reviews, with a 77% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
While film critic Tina Kakadelis says the film 'proves that Anderson is still a mastermind behind the camera', she argues he 'could benefit from letting his heart out onto his sleeve.'
In contrast, however, Cole Groth writes: 'A film that reclaims Anderson's visual language with a new sense of purpose and emotional resonance, it's his best work in over a decade.'
'It's a film that's filled with so many wonderful moments that it's a joy to behold, and even at its darkest it unfolds with a sense of radical frivolity', adds Jason Gorber.
Cumberbatch plays Uncle Nubar, who may have murdered Korda's wife.
You'd be forgiven for not recognising Cumberbatch in character, though, as he underwent quite a physical transformation for the part. More Trending
Shots of him in the trailer show Cumberbatch rocking dark eyeliner and a fierce beard, complete with bushy eyebrows and grey hair on his head.
The only real giveaway of his true identity is the actor's piercing blue eyes, which surely you'd spot anywhere.
Reps for Benedict Cumberbatch have been contacted for comment.
The Phoenician Scheme will be released on June 6.
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