Benedict Cumberbatch had a very English reaction to news of his sixth Emmy nomination
by Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times
Jul 13, 2018
4 minutes
Benedict Cumberbatch received his sixth Emmy nomination as actor in a limited series for his portrayal of the titular character in Showtime's pitch-black dramedy "Patrick Melrose." The show, about an Englishman struggling with rampant addiction rooted in memories of sexual abuse at the hands of his father, is based on a series of autobiographical books by Edward St. Aubyn. The show is as searing as it is hilarious - a heady mixture that attracted Cumberbatch from the start. The actor is currently in London working on another project and said he completely forgot it was Emmy nominations day.
Q: Where were you when you got the good news?
A: I was in
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