Benedict Cumberbatch is the “new resident” of Madame Tussauds Budapest – photos

Starting today, Benedict Cumberbatch is the “new resident” of Madame Tussauds Budapest. The wax figure of the actor who portrays Sherlock Holmes arrived in Dorottya Street from Vienna and will stay for a few months. The Embassy of the United Kingdom and the Hungarian British Chamber of Commerce also attended the unveiling ceremony of Cumberbatch’s figure, besides his permanent Hungarian dubbing voice, Kornél Simon also met him.

The number of stars per square meter on Dorottya Street has increased again. Madame Tussauds Budapest has unveiled a new figure, none other than Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch. Most people know the English actor as Sherlock Holmes or Doctor Strange in the Marvel series. Cumberbatch is one of the most sought-after British actors, and the directors like to cast him as an intelligent, upper-class, gentlemanly character due to his appearance and distinctive voice. The British star is also one of the main characters in Wes Anderson’s The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, which was awarded in the Best Short Film category at the latest Oscar ceremony.

Benedict Cumberbatch also participated in the creation of the figure. Each wax figure is made over several months in a special studio of Madame Tussauds near London, with the involvement of craftsmen, artists and other professionals. In many cases, the subject cooperates with the crew, as did the English actor. Cumberbatch even attached a few strands of hair to the head of his figure.

The figure of the actor was inaugurated at a British-inspired event, attended by the Embassy of the United Kingdom and the Hungarian British Chamber of Commerce.

The wax figure of Benedict Cumberbatch is sitting on the arm of an armchair, so visitors can sit next to him and try out the interactive panels. In 2015, the actor was appointed a CBE and received the honour from the late Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. According to this, he earned recognition for his outstanding work in performing arts and his charitable activities.