
Benedict Cumberbatch Strives For Simple Answers In Complex 'Child' Drama
Benedict Cumberbatch talks literature, loss and the subtle beauties of the everyday in an exclusive interview with MASTERPIECE.
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Show Notes
*Warning: This episode contains spoilers for *The Child in Time.
Benedict Cumberbatch heads the cast of The Child in Time — and his new production company took the lead behind the scenes, as well. It's not Cumberbatch's first experience with author Ian McEwan's work — he appeared in the 2007 feature film, *Atonement. *Like so many readers, Cumberbatch appreciates the 'cinematic' qualities of McEwan's novels. The busy actor stopped by for a chat about time, trauma and the subtle beauties of the everyday.