Benedict Cumberbatch Turned Down a Marvel Contract That Would Have Made Him Unavailable for Sherlock Series Four.
2026/06/22
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Benedict Cumberbatch Turned Down a Marvel Contract That Would Have Made Him Unavailable for Sherlock Series Four.
In the early stages of negotiating Benedict Cumberbatch's involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the initial contract structure proposed would have committed him to a significantly larger number of appearances than the deal he eventually signed.
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The details of Marvel contract negotiations are closely guarded. What has entered the public record, through interviews and industry reporting, is the general shape of what happened: Cumberbatch's representation negotiated specifically to preserve his availability for Sherlock.
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