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Benedict Cumberbatch and the cats in the new film
Benedict Cumberbatch and the cats in the new film

Video: Benedict Cumberbatch and the cats in the new film

Video: Benedict Cumberbatch and the cats in the new film
Video: Benedict Cumberbatch and Claire Foy star in THE ELECTRICAL LIFE OF LOUIS WAIN | Official Trailer 2024, March
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Benedict (the one whose last name cannot be spoken out loud so as not to make mistakes) Cumberbatch is a world-famous actor. Each new film with his participation is a real event. Fans of the Sherlock star can rejoice - in 2021, a project about the artist Louis Wayne will be released, and it is Cumberbatch who will play the main role in it. We decided to put together all the information about the movie Louis Wain 2021 with Benedict Cumberbatch - about the release date, actors, footage from the set, as well as interesting facts related to the project.

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Briefly about the new project

Viewers have high hopes for the film, tentatively titled "The electrical life of Louis Wain". The fact that the film is still in the post-production stage and does not have a localized title, and the expectation rating on KinoPoisk is 99%, says a lot.

There are two reasons for this excitement. Firstly, in Britain and abroad, the work of Louis Wayne is loved and appreciated. Indeed, he is the chief specialist in cats, whom he drew like no other. The second reason lies in the performer of the main role: as you know, Benedict Cumberbatch tries not to take part in deliberately uninteresting and weak projects.

The plot is based on the biography of the famous British graphic artist Louis Wayne. He was famous and in demand, and his images of cats and kittens of different stripes and types had a special charm that attracted even people far from art.

The famous artist ended his days in a psychiatric hospital with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and true recognition and fame came to the artist only a few decades after his death.

It's too early to talk about when the film will be released in Russia, because the creators of the project have not yet announced the date of the world premiere. Fans of Cumberbatch have to humbly wait and study the history of the great insane artist, whose biography formed the basis of the film.

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Some interesting facts about the filming process

In addition to Cumberbatch, a number of popular actors are involved in the film. So, the main female role of Wayne's beloved Emily in the project was played by Claire Foy. The actress starred in films such as Breathe for Us, The Man on the Moon and Honored. And for her participation in the series "The Crown" she received the "Golden Globe" in the nomination for the best female role on TV.

Also involved in the film are Andrea Riseborough (Black Mirror, Tragedy at Waco), Toby Jones (Painted Veil, Les Miserables) and Stacy Martin (Nymphomaniac, Scary Tales).

Studios StudioCanal, Amazon and Film4 TV channel are involved in the project.

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The first photos from the set appeared on the web. Judging by the pictures, Benedict managed to get used to the role, and the actor really has a noticeable resemblance to Wayne. The trailer for the film about the British artist has not yet been released, but should appear soon.

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Benedict Cumberbatch

It is worth noting that for Benedict Cumberbatch, 2021 will be extremely fruitful. The film about Louis Wayne is one of four projects with the participation of the actor, which will appear on screens in the coming year. The famous Briton can also be seen in the next film about Doctor Strange, the drama "The Power of the Dog" and the thriller "Prisoner 760".

In total, Benedict has more than 80 paintings on his account, and he is clearly not going to stop there. The most striking role of Cumberbatch can be called the role of Sherlock Holmes in the famous TV series Will Sharpe. By the way, it is Sharpe who is the director and screenwriter of the film about Louis Wayne.

Benedict's participation in this project means one thing - despite his new position and the responsibilities associated with it (since 2018, the actor is president of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts), he will continue to act and delight his fans with new bright roles.

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Who is Louis Wayne?

Even people far from painting and art in general have seen Louis Wayne's drawings at least once in their lives. Born in 1860, the British artist became famous for his anthropomorphic depictions of a variety of cats.

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H. G. Wells himself wrote about the great graphic artist:

Wayne turned himself into a cat. He managed to invent a feline society, feline style and a whole feline kingdom. All cats in England should be ashamed if they do not look even a little like Louis Wayne's cats."

The artist never thought about what others might think of him. When he was very young, he fell in love with his sisters' governess and, disregarding public opinion and the difference in age, married her. Family happiness was short-lived, but it was Emily who did everything possible to make Louis become truly famous.

Wayne's funny kittens have been featured in the best-selling publications, and his illustrations can be seen on the pages of the best children's books. Perhaps the artist's life could have developed in a completely different way, if not for a mental illness, due to which he became aggressive and unsociable.

Viewers will be able to learn a more detailed story of Wayne's life already in 2021, when Will Sharpe's project with Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role will be released.

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