How Benedict Cumberbatch Took 'The Imitation Game' From Leo DiCaprio
The Imitation Game, Benedict Cumberbatch's potentially Oscar-winning movie about the genius mathematician tasked with cracking the "unbreakable" codes of Germany's World War II enigmatic machine, opens in the UK today. Cumberbatch is now regarded as one of the most sought after actors on the planet, though, as Variety reports, Hollywood had an even bigger star readied for the role of Alan Turing.
"I loved that about it. And what an extraordinary, unique and challenging character to play - I'm kind of drawn to those. If there's anything this film achieves artistically on its merits, I'm just thrilled that I helped celebrate him and his importance."
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Michael Keaton remains the odds-on favourite to win Best Actor at the Oscars for his stunning performance in Birdman, though we're all too aware of the Academy's dismissal of the avant-garde and penchant for historical biopics. The bookmakers have Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) and Cumberbatch stalking the Hollywood veteran as second and third favorites.
The Imitation Game hits theaters in the UK today (November 14) and opens in the U.S on November 28.
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