Benedict Cumberbatch has played a superhero involved in some precarious situations, and it turns out the actor has experienced an actual life-threatening situation in his past.

Benedict Cumberbatch recently opened up about a traumatic experience he faced while filming in South Africa for a BBC miniseries in 2004. In an interview with Variety, the Doctor Strange actor recalled the terrifying incident,

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch spoke in an interview with Variety about the impact of the kidnapping he experienced in South Africa when he was 20 years old. "It really, really enriches your values in life.

Benedict Cumberbatch, widely recognised for his role in 'Sherlock', recently shared a harrowing experience: he was kidnapped in South Africa in 2004. The traumatic event left a lasting impression, shaping his outlook on life and fueling a pursuit of thrills.

He was never the same again. Benedict Cumberbatch told Variety in a new interview that he was kidnapped while filming the BBC miniseries “To The Ends of the Earth” in South Africa in 2004. According to the article,

Benedict Cumberbatch Reveals He Was Robbed and Kidnapped While Filming TV Show in South Africa: 'I Could Die at Any Moment'

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch spoke about a traumatic experience from 20 years ago. While working in South Africa, he was kidnapped and held for several hours. In an interview with Variety before the premiere of his new film "The Thing with Feathers" at the Sundance Festival,