Benedict Cumberbatch is only a stones throw away from being a household name if he’s not one already, but that hasn’t stopped him from taking on roles in gritty and personal projects such as upcoming THE FIFTH ESTATE. The SHERLOCK star has no doubt been offered more commercial ventures since his villainous role in STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS, but that doesn’t seem to be the route he’s currently taking. Hollywood has come a-knocking and he’s left them waiting at the door. As a further testament to the mans integrity, he won’t even be taking home a fee for his work on the independent production LITTLE FAVOUR. Yes he’s agreed to go unpaid in the starring role of director Patrick Victor Monroe’s first feature. Cumberbatch probably doesn’t need the money, especially if he does land a role in J.J. Abrams new STAR WARS movie, even so it’s still cool to see a high brow actor forgo his pay check and demonstrate a genuine interest in the script material.
LITTLE FAVOUR tells the story of an british ex soldier who’s life was saved during his service by an American while on a joint misson in Iraq. 10 years on, the veteran who suffers discretely from PTSD, has managed to start a successful business and has left his past behind him. Until his American friend, to whom he owes his life asks him for a little favour, how can he refuse?
The tension filled indie thriller also stars Nick Moran and as yet has no scheduled release date. Check out the choppy teaser trailer below.
Source: FirstShowing
