Benedict Cumberbatch reveals he got nicotine poisoning while filming new movie

The actor found the smoking habits of his character Phil Burbank challenging in the new western drama The Power Of The Dog.

Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank in The Power Of The Dog (Kirsty Griffin/Netflix © 2021)

Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed he gave himself nicotine poisoning three times while playing an American rancher in his new film.

The actor, 45, told Esquire UK he found the smoking habits of his character Phil Burbank challenging in the new western drama The Power Of The Dog.