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Benedict Cumberbatch says new Netflix drama Eric gave him ‘the fear’ of losing a child


Doctor Strange and Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has spoken about how his role in new Netflix drama series Eric, gave him ‘the fear’ of losing a child

The actor, who is best known for his roles as Sherlock and Doctor Strange, is the father of three sons – Christopher Carlton, 8, Hal Auden, 7, and five year old Finn – with wife Sophie Hunter. The six part series tells the story of Vincent, a puppeteer with his own successful kids’ TV show, whose life is torn apart when his son Edgar mysteriously disappears on the way to school. Benedict Cumberbatch with Abi Morgan, McKinley Belcher III, Gaby Hoffman, Ivan Morris Howe and director Lucy Forbes at the premiere of Eric Read MoreRelated Articles BBC The Responder's Martin Freeman's toxic feud with huge TV star after 'pathetic' insult

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