Benedict Cumberbatch, 46, looks unrecognisable with curly red locks and facial hair as he films scenes for the Netflix thriller Eric in New York
Benedict Cumberbatch was spotted back in his brown shearling jacket as he filmed more scenes in New York for the upcoming Netflix show, Eric.
The Sherlock actor, 46, will play puppeteer Vincent Anderson in the six-part series, which has been created and written by Abi Morgan, the mastermind behind The Hour, The Iron Lady and BBC’s The Split.
The Doctor Strange actor looked drastically different with a head of curly red locks and an impressive amount of facial hair. He also wore oversized glasses and retro trainers for the 80s throwback look.
The latest snaps come amid reports that the Marvel star has purchased an £8.1 million mansion in the West Country that boasts 355 acres, an organic farm and a cider orchard.
The British actor already owns a home in London with his wife, theatre director, playwright and actress Sophie Hunter, 44.
New look: Benedict Cumberbatch looked worlds away from his usual smart getup as he was seen with ginger hair, a beard and glasses on the set of new Netflix thriller Eric
![Series star: The actor, 46, will take on the leading role of puppeteer Vincent Anderson in the six part series](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/19/22/71197461-12104337-image-m-411_1684531255002.jpg)
![Usual look: He's known for his sleek raven locks, clean-shaven look and impeccable style (pictured last year)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/19/22/71171479-12104337-Usual_look_He_s_known_for_his_sleek_raven_locks_clean_shaven_loo-a-412_1684531259943.jpg)
Series star: The actor, 46, will take on the leading role of puppeteer Vincent Anderson in the six part series (left)
Eric is described as an intense thriller set against the backdrop of a seedy and corrupt time in New York’s history.
The show follows the desperate search of a father when his nine-year-old son disappears one morning on the way to school.
Vincent – played by Cumberbatch – is one of New York’s leading puppeteers and the creator of the hugely popular children’s television show, ‘Good Day Sunshine’.
As he struggles to cope with the loss of his son, he becomes increasingly distressed and volatile.
Full of self-loathing and guilt around his son Edgar’s disappearance, Vincent clings to his son’s drawings of a blue monster puppet, Eric.
He becomes convinced that if he can get Eric on TV then Edgar will return home, but as Vincent’s progressively destructive behaviour alienates his family, his work colleagues, and the detectives trying to help him, it’s Eric, a delusion of necessity, who becomes his only ally in the pursuit to bring his son home.
Set in 1980s in New York City, filming for the six-part series kicked off last month in Budapest, Hungary, which will double as the US city.
Netflix shared the official synopsis to Twitter in November 2021, writing: ‘From writer Abi Morgan, this tense thriller tracks what happens when a young boy goes missing in 1980s Manhattan.
![Simple style: The actor wrapped up for filming in a white tee, green short and tanned shearling jacket](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/19/22/71197499-12104337-Simple_style_The_actor_wrapped_up_for_filming_in_a_white_tee_gre-m-413_1684531317890.jpg)
![Cool and casual: He kept his hands in his pockets as he walked around Central Park](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/19/22/71197493-12104337-Cool_and_casual_He_kept_his_hands_in_his_pockets_as_he_walked_ar-a-414_1684531322713.jpg)
Telly treat: The Marvel actor joins a whole host of stars for the show which has been described as an intense thriller set against the backdrop of a seedy and corrupt time in New York’s history
![One to watch: Set in 1980s in New York City, the six-part series started filming last month in Budapest, Hungary and is due to air next year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/19/22/71197485-12104337-One_to_watch_Set_in_1980s_in_New_York_City_the_six_part_series_s-a-403_1684531123840.jpg)
One to watch: Set in 1980s in New York City, the six-part series started filming last month in Budapest, Hungary and is due to air next year
![Working hard: Benedict is due to appear in another Netflix show later this year – a Roald Dahl movie based around the story of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/19/22/71197449-12104337-Working_hard_Benedict_is_due_to_appear_in_another_Netflix_show_l-a-404_1684531123849.jpg)
Working hard: Benedict is due to appear in another Netflix show later this year – a Roald Dahl movie based around the story of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
![Furry friend: Eric is the the blue monster puppet that Vincent's missing son has drawings of and who Vincent becomes convinced if he can get him on TV then his son will return](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/05/19/22/71197445-12104337-Furry_friend_Eric_is_the_the_blue_monster_puppet_that_Vincent_s_-a-405_1684531123850.jpg)
Furry friend: Eric is the the blue monster puppet that Vincent’s missing son has drawings of and who Vincent becomes convinced if he can get him on TV then his son will return
‘His father, Vincent, a puppeteer on America’s leading kids’ TV show, finds solace through his friendship with Eric, the monster that lives under his son’s bed.’
Although there is no official release date of as yet, it is reportedly set to air on the streaming service later this year.
Benedict Cumberbatch is also set to star in another Netflix show this year – a Roald Dahl movie based around the story of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.
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