Overview

• On Ruthie’s Table 4, Cumberbatch described his Doctor Strange regimen as “horrific,” detailing a daily intake of five meals plus snacks like boiled eggs and cheese that could feed a family.
• He labeled Hollywood “grossly wasteful,” citing waste in set builds, transport, catering, housing, lighting and energy use.
• He highlighted how actors who speak on sustainability are often dismissed as hypocrites because of widespread industry waste.
• In his role as a producer at SunnyMarch, he is inserting green clauses in agreements to eliminate single-use plastics and promote recycled and efficient resource use.
• The remarks have added momentum to industry calls, including from the Producers Guild, for film and TV productions to adopt clean energy and sustainable practices.