Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of a non-binary model in the 2016 movie Zoolander 2 drew condemnation from LGBTQ+ activists. Now, six years later, the actor addresses the controversy.

Benedict Cumberbatch has said that playing a non-binary character in Zoolander 2 “backfired”. The actor appeared in the 2016 comedy sequel as a character named All, a non-binary fashion model.

Cis actor Benedict Cumberbatch is once again apologizing for playing a non-binary character in Zoolander 2, which was not a ridiculously good look. “I’ve had to apologize for that quite a lot.

The “Doctor Strange” actor played a non-binary fashion model named All in the comedy sequel, which was an infamous box office flop in 2016 with just $28 million at the domestic box office.

Back in 2016, LGBTQ+ activists called for Zoolander 2 to be boycotted, with an online petition, which garnered over 25,000 signatures, referring to Cumberbatch’s character as “over-the-top ...

Nonbinary Characters in Film Deserve More Than ‘Zoolander 2’ By Anna Menta Published June 11, 2019, 11:46 a.m. ET Photos: Everett Collection ; Illustration: Dillen Phelps ...

Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch has talked about a screen role, which he “wouldn’t do” now.In Ben Stiller’s 2016 comedy “Zoolander 2”, Cumberbatch played All, a character described ...

The British actor appeared as All, a non-binary fashion model, in the 2016 comedy movie which saw Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell reprise their roles from the 2001 hit. Zoolander 2 ...