Benedict Cumberbatch Reflects on Regret Over Non-Binary Role in 'Zoolander 2'

The actor acknowledges past backlash and says he would not take on the controversial role today.

Benedict Cumberbatch expressed regret for portraying a non-binary model named All in the 2016 film 'Zoolander 2,' citing backlash and personal reflection.
He admitted to apologizing 'quite a lot' for the role, which drew criticism from LGBTQ activists for being a caricature and harmful representation of non-binary individuals.
Cumberbatch noted that the role was misunderstood and that he upset people, stating he would not take on such a role in the current era.
The film's trailer and release sparked calls for a boycott, with critics likening the portrayal to offensive stereotypes and questioning the casting of a cisgender actor for the role.
Director Ben Stiller and Cumberbatch both acknowledged the commercial and critical failure of 'Zoolander 2,' with Stiller describing the experience as blindsiding and difficult.