Actor Benedict Cumberbatch expresses regret for his portrayal of a non-binary character in the 2016 film 'Zoolander 2', acknowledging that the role was misunderstood and caused offense. He states that he would approach the role differently today, recognizing the importance of accurate and sensitive representation.
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has expressed regret for his portrayal of a non-binary character in the 2016 film ' Zoolander 2 '. Cumberbatch, known for his roles as Doctor Strange and Sherlock Holmes, admitted that he has had to apologize numerous times for the role, which he now recognizes as problematic. In the film, Cumberbatch plays a fashion model named 'All' who is presented in an androgynous manner.
The character's portrayal, characterized by exaggerated features and awkward interactions with the other characters, drew criticism for perpetuating harmful stereotypes about non-binary individuals. Cumberbatch acknowledged that the role was misunderstood and caused offense, stating, 'I respect that, so I probably wouldn’t do that again now.' He also expressed regret for not considering the impact of his portrayal more carefully at the time, saying, 'In this era, my role would never be performed by anybody other than a trans actor.'At the time of the film's release, a petition calling for a boycott of 'Zoolander 2' gained traction, garnering over 25,000 signatures. The petition condemned the film's representation of non-binary individuals, accusing it of using 'blackface' to caricature a marginalized group. It argued that the filmmakers could have sought out trans or androgynous models to portray the character authentically.Cumberbatch has since acknowledged the criticism and expressed remorse for the role, stating that he would approach it differently today. His reflection highlights the evolving understanding of gender identity and the importance of sensitive and accurate representation in media
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH ZOOLANDER 2 NON-BINARY TRANSGENDER REPRESENTATION APOLOGY FILM CRITICISM
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