Benedict Cumberbatch wore a huge furry monster costume as he got into character on the set of his upcoming Netflix series.
The actor, 46, who will take on the leading role of puppeteer Vincent Anderson, looked disheveled in the thick fur-clad body while holding its blue head in his hands.
Filming in New York on Saturday, Benedict was joined by a crowd of background actors who cheered him on as he ran through the park.
He then slipped the monster head back on, complete with horns, thick blue eyebrows and big teeth.
The six part series, titled Eric, follows Vincent as he searches for his missing son Edgar after he goes missing on his way to school.
At work: Benedict Cumberbatch, 46, wore a huge fury monster costume as he got into character on the set of his upcoming Netflix series
Filming: The actor, who will take on the leading role of puppeteer Vincent Anderson, looked disheveled in the thick fur-clad body
Growing desperate, the puppeteer becomes distressed and believes that if he gets his brings his son’s drawing of Eric the monster to life and gets him on TV, that Edgar will find his way home.
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 his pursuit.
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 offical 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.
‘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.’
In an interview with Deadline, writer Abi Morgan explained: ‘Eric is a dark and crazy journey into the heart of 1980’s New York, and the good bad and ugly world of Vincent.
‘The chance to work with Benedict and the creative team at Sister and Netflix is irresistible.
‘With Lucy Forbes at the directorial helm, I feel fortunate to be working at a time of such great creativity in our industry. Fingers crossed Eric will be a welcome addition.’
Underway: Filming in New York on Saturday, Benedict was joined by a crowd of background actors who cheered him on as he ran through the park
Filming: He then slipped the monster head back on, complete with horns, thick blue eyebrows and big teeth
Plot: The six part series, titled Eric, follows Vincent as he searches for his missing son Edgar after he goes missing on his way to school
Dark: Growing desperate, the puppeteer believes that if he gets his brings his son’s drawing of Eric the monster to life and gets him on TV, that Edgar will find his way home
Coming soon: 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
Also in the cast is Gaby Hoffmann (as Cassie Anderson), McKinley Belcher III (as Detective Michael Ledroit), Dan Fogler (as Lennie Wilson), Clarke Peters (as George Lovett), Ivan Morris Howe (as Edgar Anderson) and Phoebe Nicholls as Anne Anderson.
David Denman will play Matteo Cripp, Bamar Kane as Yuusuf Egbe, Adepero Odyue as Cecile Rochelle, Alexis Molnar as Rata and Roberta Colindrez as Ronnie.
Although there is no official release date of as yet, it is reportedly ser to air on the streaming service later this year.
It will be a six-part limited series of 60-minute episodes.
Exciting: In an interview with Deadline , writer Abi Morgan explained: ‘Eric is a dark and crazy journey into the heart of 1980’s New York, and the good bad and ugly world of Vincent’
Cast: Also in the cast is Gaby Hoffmann (as Cassie Anderson), McKinley Belcher III (as Detective Michael Ledroit) and Dan Fogler (as Lennie Wilson)
Upcoming: Although there is no official release date of as yet, it is reportedly ser to air on the streaming service later this year
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