When Benedict Cumberbatch left Guillermo del Toro's Crimson Peak last week, the internet shook its collective head in sadness. After all, the internet LOVES Benedict Cumberbatch. He may very well be the most beloved man in fandom. The internet loves him so much that we just make up unfounded rumors that he's going to be in Star Wars because, well...he should be in Star Wars, right? I mean, he's freakin' Sherlock Holmes for cryin' out loud! He was Khan! Alright, let's forget about the Khan part.
So who could possibly replace such a singular screen presence? Oh, don't worry, the folks at Legendary have you covered! Presenting the OTHER most beloved actor in all of fandom, Tom Hiddleston! That's right! Exit Sherlock, enter Loki, and now the internet can breathe easy again, as balance has been restored to The Force.
Crimson Peak also stars Charlie Hunnam, who is soon going to...erm...have his hands full with the Fifty Shades of Grey adaptation, which is readying itself for an August release. There's no word yet if Hunnam's extracurricular activities will interfere with his Crimson Peak commitments (which begin in January).
Source: Deadline.
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