Benedict Cumberbatchis ready to portray one of the most haunted characters of his career, andTotal Filmhas shared a new image fromEric, the upcoming miniseries that will allow the performer to step into the shoes of a man looking for someone who has already been lost. The project created byAbi Morganwill follow Vincent, Cumberbatch’s character, as he’s convinced that his missing son’s puppet will help him be reunited with his child. However, after the loss of his son, Vincent falls into a substance addiction, making him an unreliable narrator for his own quest of getting his son home.
The new image fromEricshows Cumberbatch in front of a wall featuring a wide variety of artistic designs, which makes sense considering how Vincent is a puppeteer in New York City. The cast for the upcoming miniseries also includesGaby Hoffman,Jeff HephnerandPhoebe Nicholls. Hoffman recently starred as Claire Rothman inWinning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, the television series that gave audiences a unique perspective on how the legendary basketball team lived outside the courts more than four decades ago. Hoffman will be portraying Cassie Anderson inEric, as Vincent tries to find out what actually happened to his son.
Before he was cast as the artist haunted by a loss in his family, Cumberbatch appeared in projects such asThe Wonderful Story of Henry SugarandThe Book of Clarence. The actor also returned to theMarvel Cinematic Universea couple of times inWhat If…?andDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the sequel that saw the titular hero trying to stop Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) from capturing America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) in order to find variants of her children in different dimensions. As Vincent, Cumberbatch will embark on a unpredictable journey that might be darker than what audiences are expecting.
Who Is Behind ‘Eric’
The haunting story of a mourning father attempting to get his son back fromEricwas created by Abi Morgan, with Lucy Forbes remaining as the only director attached to the project. Time will tell if other filmmakers will bring Vincent’s story to life, but when it comes to Forbes, she previously worked in titles such asThe End of the F***ing WorldandIn My Skin, the television series that followed the young Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy) as she tired to hide her complicated life from people at her school.
You can check out the first image fromEricabove, ahead of the miniseries' release on May 30.
A compelling drama that follows Vincent, a father tormented by the disappearance of his young son, Edgar, in 1980s New York City. As Vincent delves into the chaotic urban landscape to find his boy, he becomes increasingly dependent on Eric, a puppet he created, to cope with his despair. Eric transforms from a mere puppet into a significant presence in Vincent’s life, helping him navigate the complexities of his emotions and the challenges he faces.
