Co-Stars Hail Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as “Acting Titans” in ‘The Roses’

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman are revealing a different side of themselves to fans. In “The Roses” by Searchlight Pictures, they play a married couple, Theo and Ivy Rose, who appear to have a perfect relationship until events take a darkly comedic turn.

Colman provided insight into her co-star’s character, describing Theo as “an incredibly talented, brilliant architect who is aware of his abilities, which is rather appealing, you know, knowing he’s good at what he does.” Cumberbatch described his co-star’s character Ivy as “wild, extremely funny, incredibly loving, and an attentive and passionate woman who sees eye to eye with her life partner, and makes him excited at the prospect of life being an ever-evolving adventure. Then, it goes a bit wrong.”

Kate McKinnon, portraying the couple’s friend Amy, shared her experience watching the journey of Cumberbatch and Colman’s characters unfold. She remarked, “Your heart breaks because they’re so likable as characters and in real life. They’re fighting with each other as they fight for each other, which creates a complex mix of emotions. You find yourself wanting to watch them go at each other and, at the same time, hoping they’ll just hug and reconcile.”

Speaking of hugs, Colman was welcoming on set according to co-stars Ncuti Gatwa and Sunita Mani. Gatwa explained, “We just had lots of chats and scones. She’s just the best.” “It feels like her angel wings are like opened and then you’re like, under them,” Mani echoed.

The praise for Cumberbatch and Colman from their co-stars didn’t stop there. “They’re two institutions and it’s amazing to see them in this comedy film. just flexing their skills,” said Jamie Demitrou. Zoë Chao also revealed, “You want to see two people deserving of each other’s skill, right? And that’s what you get with this movie. You get Olivia and Benedict. Just who are, I think, the acting titans of our day. Truly.”

Watch the interview above to see Cumberbatch and Colman offer their love to “The Roses” cast as well. Colman also explained in the interview why it’s the perfect time to watch their comedy drama.

“The Roses” is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film “The War of the Roses,” based on the novel by Warren Adler. “The Roses” from Searchlight Pictures hits theaters August 29.

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