Benedict Cumberbatch On 'Star Trek 2': It's 'Great Fun'

It's not hard to understand why the cast of "Star Wars 2" is thrilled to possess Benedict Cumberbatch join their movies. The "Sherlock" star makes a splash to the Hollywood scene this season in movies like "Mess Tailor Soldier Spy" and "War Equine," and the presence certainly assisted improve both films. "Star WarsInch star Chris Pine lately told MTV News he loves the "intensity" Cumberbatch gives the "Star Wars 2" set, something he felt the Brit learned at acting school. Then when MTV News swept up with Cumberbatch at Elton John's publish-Academy awards party, it appeared only fair to request him about his classic training. "Well, it is extremely sweet to state,Inch Cumberbatch responded. "I really did annually at drama school, so I am not too trained I am not too classical, but I am flattered." And individuals aren't the only real compliments his costars had about him. Not surprisingly, Cumberbatch had only kind items to say back about his cast. "I believe they're brilliant on that demonstrate, and it is a genuine privilege to become on that set," he stated. "There is a patter along with a type of understanding of who they are playing and also the other primary figures, which I am learning so much from. It is simply good fun. It is good to utilize Chris. He's very professional. Same with Zach [Quinto], who I have been working in a lot with I enjoy him, he's an excellent, brilliant guy." The key reason why all individuals juicy set photos happen to be leaked lately happens because Cumberbatch's villainous role -- whatever that might be -- is finally kicking into high gear. Even though the guy also known as A Virtual Detective wouldn't give any understanding of why he was fighting with Quinto and Saldana, he'd discuss just how much fun he's getting on set. "My area of the film is actually sorta kicking in now. It is good fun, great, very exciting,Inch he stated. "But what I am saying is it is a great factor in the future into something which everybody's acquainted with and knows one another perfectly. Therefore it is [in] a strange way an easy factor to obtain up to date with, because everyone is really welcoming and will get together with each other." Are you currently excited to determine Cumberbatch in "Star Wars 2"? Inform us within the comments section below or on Twitter!