Benedict Cumberbatch certainly regrets playing this role. He sincerely apologizes to the audience and promises that he will never make such a mistake again.
During a recent interview with Variety, Benedict Cumberbatch reflected on his controversial role in Zoolander 2 (2016), where he played a model named All. The character faced backlash, with many calling the performance offensive.
The actor explained that he took the role because he was a fan of Ben Stiller and the original Zoolander.
“I love that group of people, and it was the chance to sort of be part of something that the first time around was iconic and I was a huge fan of. But it got complicated and it got misunderstood, and I upset people,” Cumberbatch admitted.
Many people campaigned against the film, urging audiences to boycott Zoolander 2 after the first trailer revealed the character.
The petition against Cumberbatch gathered 25,000 signatures as the backlash spread across social media.
