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Sherlock actor lands Star Trek thanks to iPhone video

Cumberbatch grabbed his iPhone and recorded his own audition in a friend’s kitchen

By | Macworld UK | 02 May 12

Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch has landed a role in the new Star Trek thanks to a video he made on his iPhone in the kitchen.

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Unable to attend an audition for the part and unable to find someone to film his audition professionally, Cumberbatch grabbed his iPhone and recorded his own audition in a friend's kitchen.

Director J.J. Abrams described Cumberbatch's iPhone-recorded performance as "one of the most compelling audition readings I'd ever seen," according to a New York Times report.

Although not confirmed it seems likely that Cumberbatch will play genetically-engineered tyrant Khan in the new film.

We wonder if he'll be asking his iPhone to "Beam me up Siri?" when it comes to filming.

See also: How to protect your iPhone from Theft

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