Benedict Cumberbatch stuns fans with unusual Vanity Fair photoshoot

Benedict Cumberbatch (Ian West/PA)

Benedict Cumberbatch has stunned fans after posing in an unusual photoshoot for Vanity Fair’s annual Hollywood issue which sees him soaking wet and surrounded by swans.

The 45-year-old actor is among eight stars including Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart and Andrew Garfield who are being featured in the magazine’s awards season special.