Benedict cumberbatch, here at a london charity event, is preparing to play a 500yearold history teacher. He later portrayed george tesman in richard eyres revival of hedda gabler 2005. Benedict cumberbatch asks his wife the same cute question. The metamorphosis is a novella written by franz kafka which was first published in 1915. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games.
Explore books by benedict cumberbatch with our selection at. Mar 22, 2015 i might have just died sophie hunter and benedict cumberbatch dancing at a 2015 oscar afterparty. The metamorphosis is a great introduction to kafka, but i encourage people to get a copy of collected short stories from their library and read some of his other short works too. Franz kafkas the metamorphosis, read by benedict cumberbatch. An inscrutable masquerade, the conundrum of coach, the trinity vicarage larceny and the 10. Benedict cumberbatch tends to be quite adaptable, and he finds it easy to fit into most social set ups and vocational fields. Benedict cumberbatch, acclaimed british movie, theater, and television actor known for playing intelligent characters. A bbc radio 4 reading audio cd abridged, audiobook, cd. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch by. He doesnt make the story any less weird and disturbingno one could do that and be faithful to the textbut he does emphasize the paradoxical humanity of gregors dilemma.
Benedict cumberbatch reads sherlock holmes rediscovered. Benedict cumberbatch put a unique spin on the 2016 presidential election during an appearance on the late late show on monday night. They have toured literary festivals as part of letters live before being published in a book, my dear bessie. Metamorphosis by franz kafka audiobook penguin books. See more ideas about benedict cumberbatch, sherlock bbc and sherlock. Cumberbatchs trademark style is a withering, perfectly enunciated deadpan whose inflections.
Benedict cumberbatch reads these four new sherlock holmes stories by john taylor. Movie and television interview benedict cumberbatch. Gregor samsa wakes to discover that he has turned into a large, monstrous insectlike creature. Metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch and wife sophie hunter announced the birth of their first child, a son. He never married, and published only a few slim volumes of stories during his lifetime. Benedict cumberbatch to read kafkas metamorphosis on bbc. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Benedict cumberbatch personality profile celebrities galore.
Benedict cumberbatch and wife sophie hunter have been married since february 2015 the 40yearold star also opened up about his life as a newlywed and new dad to 16monthold christopher kit. One of kafkas bestknown works, the metamorphosis tells the story of salesman gregor samsa who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect and subsequently struggling to adjust to this new condition. Stream metamorphosis by franz kafka, read by benedict cumberbatch, a playlist by lorettacosgrove from desktop or your mobile device. When benedict cumberbatch was 19 years old, he got good and lost in the himalayas. Hear benedict cumberbatch read kafkas the metamorphosis. Benedict cumberbatch narrated audio books at simply.
He became popular for portraying a modern sherlock holmes in the tv series sherlock 2010 and then garnered. Benedict cumberbatch reads james corden a bedtime story. This is just another book filled with romantic scenarios between you and benedict cumberbatch or tom hiddleston. Mondays are tough, but thankfully the internet has blessed us all with a little something to help you relax after a long day benedict cumberbatch reading franz kafkas the metamorphosis for. He attempts to adjust to his new condition as he deals with being burdensome to his parents and sister, who are repelled by the horrible creature he has become. Image of moby dick by david austen three years ago, plymouth university kicked off moby dick the big read, promising a full audio book of herman melvilles influential novel, with famous and not so famous voices taking on a chapter each. The actor benedict cumberbatch is to narrate the first ever unabridged recording of william goldings vision of an immense spire erected on a cathedral the story of dean jocelin and his belief. Benedict cumberbatch reading kafkas metamorphosis is as. Inspired by arthur conan doyles original sherlock holmes stories, john taylor has written four more mysteries featuring the worlds greatest detective. The actor talks about his 21stcentury sherlock holmes. He never married, and published only a few slim volumes of stories. Benedict cumberbatch books, poetry, and theatrical readings.
The two presiding geniuses of quantum physics, niels bohr and werner heisenberg meet for the first time since the breakout of war. Benedict cumberbatch reads tom hanks letter to george roy hill who is this kid duration. Copenhagen werner heisenberg benedict cumberbatch, greta scacchi and simon russell beale star in michael frayns awardwinning play about the controversial 1941 meeting between physicists bohr and heisenberg. Benedict cumberbatch and wife sophie hunter reveal they. Benedict cumberbatch reads franz kafkas famous story of manturnedinsect. Sophie irene hunter born 16 march 1978 is an english avantgarde theatre and opera director, playwright, and former performer. Heres everything you need to know about her who is sophie hunter. Kafkas the metamorphosis read by benedict world class literature as an audio book. The extraordinary wildlife, culture and history of this immense, fascinating ocean and its myriad islands are revealed in stunning detail in this acclaimed bbc series.
Benedict cumberbatch is set to be a daddy again, after it was revealed his wife sophie hunter is expecting their second child. Benedict cumberbatchs wife sophie hunter shows off her. A hint of franz kafkas metamorphosis, narrated by benedict cumberbatch. In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, ian kelly draws on documents by casanova, his friends, and his lovers male and female in order to bring fresh insights to the mans life and world. If you still have doubts, see also why benedict cumberbatch is the perfect actor to read kafkas metamorphosis by slates rebecca schuman. There are no particular virtues that can cause an imbalance in benedicts personality and life, but he has to work hard and persistently to develop those special strengths that he desires to attain. Well, new years is here, and of course, people have started setting resolutionssome to read 12, 25, or even 52 books. South pacific benedict narrated this 6 part series for the bbc. Thank you for everything youve given us sherlock, the imitation game, cristiano ronaldo. By britishlover2012 ongoing updated oct 08, 2014 embed story share via email read new reading list. Benedict cumberbatch books and biography waterstones.
The pair announced then were pregnant in january and wed on valentines day. When we first wrote about it here, only six chapters had been unveiled, but boasted actors like tilda swinton reading chapter one below. Benedict cumberbatch reading kafkas the metamorphosis. Movie and television interview benedict cumberbatch sherlock and its star return to pbss masterpiece mystery for a second season sunday. Benedict cumberbatch and his stunning wife sophie hunter could barely keep their eyes off each other as they put on a loved up display on the red carpet this weekend the sherlock actor joined. Kafka was having a hard time turning out his first novel which he never finished, and. Benedict cumberbatch reads the enduring classic of franz kafkas metamorphosis. Jabberwocky by lewis carroll read by benedict cumberbatch. See our list of benedict cumberbatch narrated audio books. Sophie hunter is an avantgarde theatre and opera director and the wife of benedict cumberbatch. Franz kafkas metamorphosis narrated by benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch reads franz kafkas famous story of. The nightjar benedict cumberbatch narrated this innovative audio only game for the iphone. For less cumberbatchinclined kafka enthusiasts, we also have this free audiobook of the metamorphosis, which should remain available.
Benedict cumberbatch asks his wife the same cute question on every red carpet it basically proves hes the most caring man alive. Benedict cumberbatch and wife sophie hunter only have eyes. Benedict cumberbatch, greta scacchi and simon russell beale star in michael frayns awardwinning play about the controversial 1941 meeting between physicists bohr and heisenberg. Sherlock star benedict cumberbatch and his wife, sophie hunter, are expecting their second child, the actors rep confirmed.
When my exhusband went out one evening from unsettling dreams of how faraway his wife was, he went out drinking and whoring. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre, regents park for two seasons. Benedict cumberbatch reads franz kafkas classic dark tale about a young. Benedict cumberbatch and the right way to apologize. Franz kafkas metamorphosis read by benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch reads ian kellys biography of one of the most beguiling and controversial individuals of any age. You dont have to have an ambitious reading goal for 2020. Benedict cumberbatchs wife sophie hunter shows off her baby bump as the couple cuddle up on the red carpet the 40yearold actor couldnt.