By JAMES D. WATTS JR. Scene Writer on Aug 27, 2012, at 12:27 PM Updated on 8/27 at 12:28 PM
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The news that British actor Benedict Cumberbatch will be joining the cast of the film version of “August: Osage County” is something of a surprise – to my knowledge he’s never portrayed an American in his career, at least the part of the career that’s on film.
But it’s also a great thing, because Cumberbatch is one of the most in-demand actors working. He’s going to be in everything from “The Hobbit” to the next installment of the “Star Trek” film series to the remarkable modern updating of Sherlock Holmes.
And he’s perfect for the part of Little Charles – that’s how the character is called by just about everyone – because Little Charles is someone whose deceptively bland exterior hides some profound depths.
That’s also the case with the role of Christopher Tietjens, the main character in the BBC mini-series “Parade’s End,” which debuted last week in Great Britain, and will most likely show up on HBO (which co-produced the series) at some later date.
It’s adapted by the playwright Tom Stoppard from the series of novels by Ford Madox Ford, which cover the years just before, during and after World War I. While the time period will no doubt appeal to fans of “Downton Abbey,” “Parade’s End” is darker, more intense and intimate story about a man torn between duty and desire, tradition and impulse.
Here’s the BBC trailer for the show:
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