Cumberbatch says the backlash to his role in the 2016 film has made it a "difficult one to talk about." Benedict Cumberbatch listened to the feedback. The British star, 48, "had to apologize" for his role as the nonbinary model All in Zoolander 2 "quite a lot,

In Ben Stiller’s 2016 comedy “Zoolander 2”, Cumberbatch played All, a character described as a non-binary fashion model.

Of course, even well-regarded actors have lapses in judgment — which is where Benedict's turn as a non-binary character in the 2016 flop Zoolander 2 comes in. In the film, Benedict played a NB model named All — and people were,

Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that a certain role is ‘difficult to talk about’ and he regrets it now. Benedict, 48, has appeared in several iconic films and series including Sherlock, The Imitation Game, and The Power of the Dog.

In a recent interview, Benedict Cumberbatch acknowledged his Zoolander 2 role sparked controversy, saying he wouldn’t take on such a role today.

I’ve had to apologize for that quite a lot,” Benedict Cumberbatch said of his controversial character in Ben Stiller’s 2016 sequelBenedict Cumberbatch is reflecting on a controversial previous screen role — one he “wouldn’t do” now.