Benedict Cumberbatch: Hollywood a ‘Grossly Wasteful Industry’

Benedict Cumberbatch called out the Hollywood film industry for being “grossly wasteful.”

The actor made his remarks during an appearance on Ruth Rogers’ food-focused podcast, “Ruthie’s Table 4,” while discussing how he had to bulk up his physique while shooting Marvel’s “Doctor Strange.” At the time, he would eat five meals and then still snack on boiled eggs, cheese, and almonds.

“Going back to responsibility and resourcefulness and sustainability, it’s just like, ‘What am I doing? I could feed a family with the amount I’m eating,'” Cumberbatch said, according to The Guardian.

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