Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter Shine at UK Premiere, Despite On-Set Drama!
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman's Toxic On-Set Chemistry: A Comedy of Errors?
The highly anticipated remake of the 1989 Hollywood classic "War Of The Roses" hit London's red carpet last Thursday, with its star-studded cast turning heads in their most dazzling ensembles. But beneath the glitz and glamour, sources close to the production reveal a tangled web of creative differences and on-set tension between the film's lead actors, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman.
The 49-year-old "Sherlock" star was spotted looking smitten with his wife Sophie Hunter as they arrived at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, while Colman, 51, stunned in an extravagant olive green Elie Saab cape gown. But insiders claim that their chemistry on-screen is far from the magic that was expected.
According to a well-placed source, Cumberbatch's intense "method" acting clashed with Colman's more laid-back approach, leading to a series of awkward moments on set. "The Roses was supposed to be a fairly easy and straightforward one to film - about a husband and wife who don't like each other," the insider revealed to The Scholarly Note. "But at times Benedict was treating it like it was some kind of Shakespearean play, wanting to seriously connect with his part, which is totally fair enough. Olivia, on the other hand, is very much the type to just get on with it, no faffing."
The tension between the pair allegedly led to a series of heated arguments and creative disagreements, with Cumberbatch's passion for his character at odds with Colman's more pragmatic approach. "It was like there was a lot of overthinking going on," the source continued. "It's a comedy - it's like a rom-com, not the airy-fairy type stuff Benedict has done before."
But despite the reported on-set drama, Cumberbatch and Colman put on a united front at Thursday's premiere, with both actors looking confident and collected as they posed for photos. The film also stars Oscar-winner Allison Janney as a divorce lawyer, who turned heads in a bright red high-neck tulle gown.
Meanwhile, "Made in Chelsea" star Jamie Laing and his pregnant wife Sophie Habboo beamed together on the red carpet, with the expectant mother showing off her growing bump in a stunning burgundy dress. The couple announced their pregnancy back in June, but it seems that Sophie's style has only improved since then.
The new version of "War Of The Roses" is set for release on August 29 and promises to be a re-imagining of the original classic. With its star-studded cast and impressive production values, it's sure to be one of the most anticipated films of the summer. But will Cumberbatch and Colman's reported on-set tensions affect the film's success? Only time will tell.
A Brief History of "War Of The Roses"
The original 1989 version of "War Of The Roses" was directed by Danny DeVito, who also starred as a divorce lawyer alongside Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. The film follows the story of Theo and Ivy Rose, a picture-perfect couple whose marriage is put to the test when their professional dreams come crashing down.
The new version, directed by Jay Roach, promises to be a more serious take on the classic comedy. With its all-star cast, impressive production values, and re-imagined plot, it's sure to be one of the most talked-about films of the summer.
A Word From The Cast
When asked about the reported on-set tension between Cumberbatch and Colman, a representative for The Scholarly Note was unable to comment. However, in an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note, Cumberbatch did hint at the creative differences that arose during filming: "I think it's fair to say that we all brought our own unique perspectives to the film," he said. "But I'm confident that our efforts will pay off in the end."
Colman was also tight-lipped about the reported on-set drama, saying only: "I think we've made a fantastic film - one that I'm very proud of."
