Benedict Cumberbatch plays Richard III during rehearsals for Richard III, one of three Hollow Crown films being made by BBC 2, at Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset. See SWNS story SWKING; Sherlock Holmes star, Benedict Cumberbatch, has been spotted filming for his latest TV drama. These shots show the 38-year-old in regal attire, posing as Richard III on a large mahogany throne. Cumberbatch, who can normally be seen in a deerstalker hat while playing the famous TV detective is currently filming for the BBC2 series, The Hollow Crown. The latest scenes were filmed at Wells Cathedral, Somerset, providing an impressive back drop for the scenes. The latest four-part drama, which will not be aired until 2016, is based on William Shakespeare s history plays.
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