Benedict Cumberbatch joined the MCU with his 2016 film Doctor Strange and has since reprised his character several times on the screen. While the actor joined the MCU superheroes to fight against the supervillain Thanos, the actor didn’t seem to do the same when it came to defending the superhero franchise from some of the acclaimed filmmakers in Hollywood.
Following its huge success, the MCU has gained criticism for taking over the cinema from filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. While several Marvel stars have come forward to defend their movies, the Doctor Strange star supported Scorsese and Coppola’s claims.
Benedict Cumberbatch Agrees With Martin Scorsese
The renowned Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese sparked a debate after his 2019 interview with Empire Magazine, where he stated that Marvel movies are not cinema and referred to them as “theme parks.” However, he is not the only filmmaker to have made such a statement about the superhero franchise.
Acclaimed filmmakers like Jodie Foster, Francis Ford Coppola, Ridley Scott, and many others have also shared their criticism of the franchise. The MCU stars, however, have had varied opinions when it comes to Scorsese’s statement, as many have defended the superhero universe, while others have supported his claims.
Benedict Cumberbatch chose to join the latter group as he stepped into the ongoing discussion about superhero blockbusters. During his appearance on The Jenny McCarthy Show, the Avengers: Endgame star addressed the issue and said that he agreed with Scorsese’s argument.
He stated that everyone should get equal opportunities, and said, “And I agree, you know. We don’t want one king to rule it all and have a kind of monopoly.” He also said that he hopes that’s not the situation and the “auteur filmmakers” continue to get the support and opportunities they deserve.
Benedict Cumberbatch Feels Lucky to Do a Variety of Films
Benedict Cumberbatch started his acting career in theatre and has risen to become one of the biggest stars to grace the silver screen. Over the years, he has portrayed several characters. Some of the most magical performances of the actor include The Imitation Game, The Power of the Dog, and Sherlock.
And the Oscar nominee has shared that he is grateful to have such opportunities. During his conversation about superhero movies taking over Hollywood, the actor said on The Jenny McCarthy Show,
“I know there’s been a lot of debate recently with some very fine filmmakers coming to the fore saying these film franchises are taking over everything.”
As he shared his agreement with Scorsese and other filmmakers’ opinions, he also said that he feels lucky to be among the actors who have the opportunity to work in a variety of genres. “But, lucky us actors who get to do both kinds of variety, at either polarity [in terms] of budgeting,” he shared.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s latest MCU solo outing, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is available for streaming on Disney+.
Source: The Jenny McCarthy Show
