The BBC has released the first image of Benedict Cumberbatch as Richard III in The Hollow Crown, the television adaptation of William Shakespeare’s historical plays.
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The show will also feature Andrew Scott, who plays Moriarity on Cumberbatch’s own Sherlock.
God save Richard, England’s royal king! #TheHollowCrown pic.twitter.com/CzSaiDMOyJ
— BBC Two (@BBCTwo) October 1, 2014The cast also includes Michael Gambon (Harry Potter), Philip Glenister (Life on Mars), Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty)Ben Daniels (Locke), Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) Sally Hawkins (Made In Dagenham), Tom Sturridge (On The Road) Sophie Okonedo (Doctor Who), Keeley Hawes (Doctor Who) Dame Judi Dench.
