Benedict Cumberbatch in World War II drama War Magician

Benedict Cumberbatch

British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, 44, has signed a film set during World War II, which will be directed by Colin Trevorrow, who helmed Jurassic World 3.

The actor will star in the film, titled War Magician, a drama based on the book by David Fisher. According to reports, the film revolves around Jasper Maskelyne, a British illusionist who used magic to defeat Erwin Rommel in World War II.

The film narrates how an international "magic gang" from Africa, Europe and the Middle East conspired with Maskelyne and a female military intelligence officer to defeat the Nazis.

Recently, Cumberbatch, who rose to fame with the show Sherlock, spoke about its fifth season. "I'm the worst person to ask because my slate's pretty full at the moment."

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