Cumberbatch gained worldwide recognition for his role as Doctor Strange in Marvel Studios’ Marvel Cinematic Universe.
According to Deadline, Emmy winners Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, MCU) and Claire Foy (The Crown, First Man) have been tapped to star in director Will Sharpe’s forthcoming biopic drama titled Louis Wain, centering on the life of the titular English artist.
In addition to Foy and Cumberbatch, Andrea Riseborough and Toby Jones have also been cast for the film.
This project will mark Cumberbatch and Foy’s second collaboration, who previously worked together on the 2011 drama Wreckers.