Benedict Cumberbatch reflects on his controversial role in Zoolander 2, admitting the backlash has made it a difficult topic to discuss. He acknowledges upsetting some viewers and expresses regret over the character's portrayal, stating he wouldn't take on a role like All again. While he's open to revisiting other past characters, he emphasizes the importance of a strong script.
Benedict Cumberbatch has admitted that his role in the 2016 film Zoolander 2 has become a difficult one to discuss due to the backlash it received. Speaking about the experience, Cumberbatch expressed his fondness for the cast and the opportunity to be part of a project that had become iconic. He acknowledged, however, that the sequel's reception became complicated, leading to misunderstandings and upsetting some viewers.
He stated, 'Then it got complicated, and it got misunderstood, and I upset people, and I respect that. So I probably wouldn't do that again now.' The sequel to the 2001 satirical comedy about the fashion industry brought back the original cast and creative team, with Ben Stiller directing and co-writing the script alongside Justin Theroux, John Hamburg, and Nicholas Stoller. While some critics felt the film didn't push the comedy far enough, Cumberbatch's character, All, a non-binary model, sparked controversy for its portrayal. All was introduced as 'the biggest supermodel in the whole world right now,' and their gender identity was repeatedly questioned by Stiller's Derek Zoolander and Owen Wilson's Hansel McDonald. Cumberbatch's character responded to these inquiries with lines like, 'All is not defined by binary constructs,' which many perceived as an oversimplification of non-binary experiences. The character was criticized for perpetuating harmful stereotypes about transgender and non-binary individuals, with some even comparing it to blackface. Cumberbatch, however, defended his performance, stating that he initially viewed it as a clash between two outdated figures and a new, diverse world. He admitted that the execution fell short, saying, 'I remember at the time not thinking of it necessarily in that regard, and it being more about two dinosaurs, two heteronormative clichés not understanding this new diverse world. But it backfired a little bit.' Though he wouldn't reprise the role of All today, Cumberbatch expressed openness to revisiting other past characters, emphasizing the need for a strong script
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