Get Your First Look at Benedict Cumberbatch in Louis Wain Biopic
Benedict Cumberbatch has an array of intriguing roles in the works, but one of the most interesting has to be The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, a biopic that features both vibrant art and multiple cats. (My dream? My dream.)
The Sherlock star will portray the real-life Wain, who was known for his surreal paintings of anthropomorphic cats with freakishly large eyes and ambiguous meanings behind them. The film will focus on the artist's unique outlook on life, and his relationship with his wife Emily Richardson (played by The Crown's Claire Foy). Your mileage may vary when it comes to how you feel about the dramatic facial hair Cumberbatch is sporting for this role.
The official synopsis promises us a "sweeping tale", describing the film as "the extraordinary true story of a brilliant man, inspired by both his love of the world and the love of his life Emily".
