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The Roses’ Faces Allergy Backlash as Colman Voices Unease and Cumberbatch Defends Dark Comedy

An allergy foundation says it has written to producers over a scene it deems dangerous.

Overview

  • The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation detailed errors in the film’s portrayal of adrenaline auto-injectors, including injecting into the arm rather than the outer thigh and implying immediate recovery.
  • The charity said it has contacted the producers and told The Independent it has not received a response.
  • Olivia Colman told Radio Times she felt uncomfortable performing a scene in which her character pretends to have been beaten.
  • Benedict Cumberbatch defended the project’s use of dark physical comedy, saying such moments do not require a disclaimer if the tone makes clear that violence is not humorous.
  • Viewers and medical professionals reported feeling distressed by the allergy storyline, and producers have been asked for comment.