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Post by kostgard on Dec 6, 2013 18:40:45 GMT -4
I think the fans do freak him out, though he mostly seems to try to take it all in stride and seems to know that you should never upset the crazy - you just smile and nod. He also seems well-aware that all those crazy ladies have played a huge part in getting him to the position he's currently in with Hollywood.
But I can't blame him if he gets weirded out - if I had that level of attention focused on me I'd become a recluse.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2013 18:56:24 GMT -4
I'm really interested in seeing where his career goes. He's part of big franchises like Sherlock, Star Trek, probably Star Wars, The Hobbit....but crazy internet fandom doesn't automatically translate to international leading man success or The Fifth Estate would have been a massive hit ;-) I guess I just wonder if he'll start having success as THE lead some day or will he continue co-starring in big ensembles and franchises?
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Post by candysays on Dec 6, 2013 19:34:54 GMT -4
I think he'll be fine. I read an interview recently where he was talking about how he'll never leave London and that he lives within his means, so I don't actually get the impression he's trying to have leading man success in Hollywood. With a voice like his and his acting ability I doubt he'll ever be out of work in the UK. Plus he always has the theatre -- that's where he's from and he's doing Hamlet at London's West End next year so I get the feeling that he's riding out these Hollywood roles while they're still being offered but isn't banking on them.
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Post by mementomori on Dec 6, 2013 20:34:34 GMT -4
He seems very level-headed about his career. Now whether that's the by-product of having parents in the business or relatively later success in the industry I'm not sure. But I'm glad he's not jumping to be the lead in like the remake of Daredevil or something. Although, what was all that business with Marvel last year?
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Post by kostgard on Dec 6, 2013 22:07:29 GMT -4
He seems very level-headed about his career. Now whether that's the by-product of having parents in the business or relatively later success in the industry I'm not sure. But I'm glad he's not jumping to be the lead in like the remake of Daredevil or something. Although, what was all that business with Marvel last year? Agree. He seems to know this is all a bit nutty and can't last and he shouldn't put too much stock in it. I think unless he does something incredibly stupid, he'll always be a working character acting. He may land leading roles in character pieces, but he'll never be the next Clooney (and I don't think he expects to be).
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Post by Augustus on Dec 6, 2013 22:31:38 GMT -4
Yeah, he'll be fine. He's basically been working steadily in the UK since graduating drama school, and only with the major success of Sherlock did his name recognition sky rocket. Other people in the business had already noted he has carved out a name for himself in the UK as a good actor prior his break out role. And he seems to cherish the theatre as well, so I doubt he'll dump it all in the hopes of headlining another movie and achieve A-list status.
Besides, no matter the amount of crazy and obsessive fans, he simply does not have the classic handsome looks that appeals to the masses.
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Post by bklynred on Dec 7, 2013 11:40:27 GMT -4
I'm guessing there's a mob mentality going on with those talk show women too. One on one, I doubt they'd act hysterical at all, but add in 30 like-minded folks and you're suddenly in a crazed cheering section.
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Post by Martini Girl on Dec 7, 2013 16:52:33 GMT -4
I'm guessing there's a mob mentality going on with those talk show women too. One on one, I doubt they'd act hysterical at all, but add in 30 like-minded folks and you're suddenly in a crazed cheering section. I'd disagree. Some of these women (girls) camped out for almost a day. That's not pack mentality. That's insanity. They are obsessed. I feel for those actors who attract that kind of fan. It has to be hard.... because it's not normal behavior.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2013 8:55:07 GMT -4
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Post by Beyle on Jan 1, 2014 1:00:09 GMT -4
OY! Why does such a panty bunching voice have to come out of such an ardor suppressing face. This is the best description of Benedict I've ever read. His stans kind of scare me too, but he seems to deal really well with the attention.
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