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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Benedict Cumberbatch says 'horrific' diet for Doctor Strange could 'feed a family'
The London-born film star, 49, said he could have fed a family 'with the amount of eating' he did Benedict Cumberbatch described it as 'horrific' to eat beyond his appetite while filming Marvel's Doctor Strange. The London-born actor, famous for portraying the spell-casting superhero, said he could have fed a family with the volume of food he consumed and slammed the film industry for being 'grossly wasteful'. During an interview on the Ruthie's Table 4 podcast, he said: "You have someone who can prescribe you what you're eating and they can cook for you. We had a fantastic chef on the last Doctor Strange film. "… But it's this amazing facility to go, 'Right, he needs to be on this many calories a day. He needs to have five meals. He needs to have a couple of boiled eggs between those five meals or some kind of high-protein snack, cheese and crackers or almond butter and crackers. Crackers. Lots of crackers.' "For me the exercise is great and the end result is that you feel strong and you feel confident. You hold yourself better, you have stamina through the exercise and the food that makes you last through the gig. "But it is horrific. I don't like it personally, I think it's horrific, eating beyond your appetite … It's just like, what am I doing? I could feed a family with the amount I'm eating." While Benedict, 49, said that you 'have to meet people where they are on these issues in filmmaking', he emphasised that it's a 'grossly wasteful industry'. This goes beyond just on-set dieting, as well. He continued: "It just slowly, slowly, you have to meet people where they are on these issues in filmmaking. But it's a grossly wasteful industry. "So let me think about set builds that aren't recycled. Think about transport, think about food, think about housing, but also light and energy. The amount of wattage you need to sort of create daylight and consistent light in a studio environment. It's a lot of energy. "So the first people to stick their head above the parapet to talk about anything to do with climate and excessive use of things, or hypocrisy, or systems that don't work, get slammed if they're actors, because they're ferried about." The star also added: "It is a systemic thing. But as a producer, I'm really hot on that. I try to push the green initiative, the green handshake into every agreement I can." Benedict is also known for playing Sherlock Holmes in the eponymous award-winning BBC series and won a Bafta TV award for the drama Patrick Melrose, which was based on a series of semi-autobiographical novels by Edward St Aubyn. Meanwhile, the Ruthie's Table 4 podcast invites a range of notable guests to sit at the River Cafe with co-founder Ruth Rogers. This season features conversations with people including Sir Elton John, Bono, Guillermo Del Toro, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, and Sir Ian McKellen.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Benedict Cumberbatch recalls 'horrific' diet for movie
Benedict Cumberbatch has admitted that it felt "horrific" to eat beyond his appetite as part of his routine for Marvel film Doctor Strange. The London-born film star, 49, known for playing the spell-casting superhero, said he could have fed a family "with the amount of eating" he did, and criticised the film industry for being "grossly wasteful". Speaking on the podcast Ruthie's Table 4, he said: "You have someone who can prescribe you what you're eating and they can cook for you. "We had a fantastic chef on the last Doctor Strange film … but it's this amazing facility to go, 'Right he needs to be on this many calories a day. "He needs to have five meals, he needs to have a couple of boiled eggs between those five meals or some kind of high protein snack, cheese and crackers or almond butter and crackers. Crackers. Lots of crackers.' "For me the exercise is great and the end result is that you feel strong and you feel confident. You hold yourself better, you have stamina through the exercise and the food that makes you last through the gig. "But it is horrific. I don't like it personally, I think it's horrific, eating beyond your appetite … It's just like, what am I doing? I could feed a family with the amount I'm eating. "It just slowly, slowly, you have to meet people where they are on these issues in filmmaking. But it's a grossly wasteful industry. "So let me think about set builds that aren't recycled. Think about transport, think about food, think about housing, but also light and energy. "The amount of wattage you need to sort of create daylight and consistent light in a studio environment. It's a lot of energy. "So the first people to stick their head above the parapet to talk about anything to do with climate and excessive use of things, or hypocrisy, or systems that don't work, get slammed if they're actors, because they're ferried about." He added: "It is a systemic thing. But as a producer, I'm really hot on that. "I try to push the green initiative, the green handshake into every agreement I can." Cumberbatch is also known for playing Sherlock Holmes in the eponymous award-winning BBC series and won a Bafta TV award for the drama Patrick Melrose, which was based on a series of semi-autobiographical novels by Edward St Aubyn. Ruthie's Table 4 invites a range of notable guests to take a seat at the River Cafe with co-founder Ruth Rogers. This season features conversations with people including Elton John, Bono, Guillermo Del Toro, Kristin Scott Thomas, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, and Ian McKellen.
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Michael Caine, 92, pushed in wheelchair by Vin Diesel on lunch meeting
Sir Michael Caine, 92, headed to lunch with Vin Diesel in London this week, with the Fast and Furious actor seen pushing him in a wheelchair Sir Michael Caine's close pal Vin Diesel helped pushed the 92-year-old in his wheelchair as they went to lunch in Hammersmith, London. The Batman Begins star made a rare public appearance as he went to lunch at the River Cafe with Fast and Furious actor, Vin, who turns 58 next week. Michael kept it classy in a black suit with a dark blue shirt, black trousers and comfortable black shoes. Vin, who has been friends with Michael for three decades, was by his side as they went to the popular A-list hotsput for food. Michael's partner Shakira, 78, and Vin's girlfriend Paloma Jimenez, 41, joined the duo for the outing. In pictures obtained by the Metro, Vin was seen rocking a casual light blue polo shirt with white trousers and trainers. The group were filming for an upcoming documentary about Michael and a camera was seen placed on a tripod near the table for the two-hour meal. The group even sang Happy Birthday Diesel before tucking into dessert ahead of Vin's 58th birthday. Vin and Michael have been working on a project called Mark and Maurice. Vin took to social media at the end of June to announce the indie project along with a picture of him posing with Michael. He said: "It's crazy to see so many of you just discovering Kaulder…" referencing his character in The Last Witch Hunter, which he starred in with Michael in 2015. "Filming The Last Witch Hunter with Michael was such a dream come true," he added. "The response from people discovering it now is surreal – getting to work alongside one of my dearest friends and seeing people connect with that story years later… That's really the magic of this business. "Michael and I have been close friends for decades. He came into my life after I had lost a childhood friend who became a New York City police officer and lost his life in the line of duty – one of my personal reasons for filming that infamous New York detective. "Somehow Michael's friendship was healing and loving, and I've been blessed to have him in my life. Over a year ago, Michael and I started working on an independent project called Mark and Maurice. I can't wait to share what we've been up to." Michael once opened up about feeling "fed up" over never winning an Academy Award in the leading actor category. Despite being nominated four times over a 30 year period, he hasn't ever been awarded Best Actor in a Leading Role at the film awards ceremony in the US. He said in an interview with Salon in 2003: "I've been nominated four times for a leading Oscar and you get fed up sitting there losing, you know? "I keep sitting there with that smile on my face, that same sickly smile, saying, 'Well done!'"
Metro
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sir Michael Cain helped by actor as he replaces zimmer frame with wheelchair
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A famous US actor was seen helping Sir Michael Caine in a wheelchair during a recent outing in London. The 92-year-old, who is best known for starring in films such as The Italian Job and Alfie, was pictured alongside his wife Shakira at the River Cafe in Hammersmith, London. But helping him get to his seat at what is regarded as one of the best restaurants in the capital was none other than Fast & Furious icon Vin Diesel. The 57-year-old actor who played Dom Toretto in the film franchise could be seen pushing the British legend in his wheelchair. Michael was photographed for the first time since transitioning from a zimmer frame to a wheelchair. The Zulu star was also seen sporting a band-aid on his face as he looked to be thoroughly enjoying himself during the two-hour meal. According to reports, Michael was even seen singing happy birthday to the Fast & Furious star, who turns 58 next week. The pair are said to have been close friends 'for decades' and according to Vin they are working on an independent project called Mark and Maurice. Joining Vin at the meal was his long-time partner Paloma Jiménez and his two children. Both Vin and Michael were said to be enjoying each other's company for the early birthday celebration as part of an upcoming documentary. Vin was seen dressing casually in a blue polo shirt, sunglasses and sneakers. Meanwhile, Caine wore a suit jacket and matching pants. After the meal, which is known for its Italian cuisine, Vin could be seen rubbing his stomach, clearly satisfied with the celebration. It comes ahead of the US actor's jury trial for sexual battery starting next month on August. The Hollywood star's representatives have claimed there have been no cases against the actor for sexual misconduct or assault allegations, according to reports. The unlikely duo previously starred in the 2015 movie The Last Witch Hunter. More Trending After retiring from acting in 2023, Michael has been enjoying his time out of the spotlight, sharing an insight into his personal life in his 2024 memoir Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life . In his book, Michael even wrote about his and Vin's friendship, where he explained how they first met at a dinner party 30 years ago. Vin has also spoken about their friendship in a recent Instagram post, where he said: 'Filming The Last Witch Hunter with Michael was such a dream come true. 'The response from people discovering it now is surreal — getting to work alongside one of my dearest friends and seeing people connect with that story years later… That's really the magic of this business,' he wrote. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Paul Walker's character returning to Fast & Furious franchise 12 years after his death
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michael Caine, 92, is pushed in a wheelchair by friend of 30 years Vin Diesel as they film a mystery project
Michael Caine made a rare sighting in this week when he went to lunch at the his favorite hot spot, River Cafe in Hammersmith, London. The 92-year-old iconic British actor - who is best known for the films Alfie and Batman Begins - looked dapper in a black suit and dark blue shirt with comfortable lace-free black shoes. By his side was his longtime Hollywood friend, Fast And Furious actor Vin Diesel. It was an early birthday celebration for Vin who turns 58-years-old next week. The actors have been friends for over 30 years and even starred in the 2015 movie The Last Witch Hunter together. The lunch was filmed for an upcoming documentary about the legendary talent. A camera could be seen set up on a tripod near the table. Both had their partners with them for the sit down: Michael is married to Shakira, 78, and Vin's longtime girlfriend is Paloma Jimenez, 41. Diesel was clad in a powder blue polo shirt, white slacks and sneakers. Caine was pictured for the first time since transitioning from a Zimmer frame to a wheelchair and appeared in high spirits as Vin lovingly wheeled him around. The silver fox, who sported a band-aid on his face. His wife since 1973, Shakira, looked chic in a black lace dress with a nude cropped jacket and black heels as she carried a red structured handbag. Vince's long-time partner Paloma - who wore a black dress and heels with her hair pulled back - and their two children were also present during the lunch. Caine, who has said he considers Vin his 'unofficial son,' looked to be thoroughly enjoying himself during the two-hour meal. The table even sang Happy Birthday Diesel as they enjoyed dessert. After the feast, Vin was seen rubbing his belly, clearly satisfied with the meal. Vin and Michael are working on an indie project called Mark and Maurice Diesel announced the project in a June 30 Instagram post, in which he expressed his admiration for Caine, describing their long-standing friendship as 'healing and loving.' The nature of the project is not yet known, but Vin expressed excitement about sharing more information about it in the future. Caine is a retired English actor and British cultural icon. He started acting on stage in 1953 and in films in 1956, appearing in many small, uncredited roles. The thespian gained recognition in the 1960s for his roles in Zulu (1964), The Ipcress File (1965), Alfie (1966), and The Italian Job (1969). He won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) and The Cider House Rules (1999). It was an early birthday celebration for Vin who turns 58-years-old next week In March Caine said he was 'terrified' seeing Heath Ledger as The Joker in The Dark Knight. The screen legend - who played butler Alfred Pennyworth opposite Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman in the 2008 movie - has reflected on his experience watching Ledger transform into the iconic villain. He wrote in his memoir Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: 'As Alfred says to Bruce, Some men just want to watch the world burn.' 'And that was Heath's version of the character: the smeared make-up, the weird hair, the strange voice. 'It was chilling. Absolutely floored me the first time I saw him in action — I was terrified!' Caine loved working with 'Brokeback Mountain' star Ledger, who tragically died from an accidental overdose aged 27 in 2008. He recalled: 'He was a lovely guy, very gentle and unassuming. I wondered how he was going to play the Joker, especially as Jack Nicholson's take had been so iconic. 'Brilliantly, Heath ramped up the character's psychotic side rather than going for one-liners. His Joker was deeply, deeply warped and damaged, though you never find out exactly why, or what he's really looking for.' Caine also reflected on the close bond between Ledger and Bale on 'The Dark Knight' - which was directed by Christopher Nolan - while the 'Knight's Tale' actor's performance made sure everyone rose to his level. He said: 'He and Christian [Bale] were good friends and always having fun together. And then he was transformed into this scheming monster, driving a whole city towards mayhem. 'Looking back, I think Heath's excellence made all of us raise our game. 'The psychological battle between the Joker and Batman is completely riveting. Are they in any way the same? What nudges one man to do good, and the other to do evil? 'The Joker wants to torment Bruce by convincing him that they're two of a kind.' Ledger received a posthumous Academy Award for his performance as the Joker, and Caine has admitted the whole cast and crew on 'The Dark Knight' were pulling for him to secure an Oscar even before his death. He said: 'The truth is, we'd all hoped he would win an Academy Award and thought he should, even while we were still filming the movie. 'So it was just a very sad thing that he wasn't around to accept it in person. 'It's a performance for the ages, and even though his career was cut short so soon, he'll be remembered as a great actor, I believe.' Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield - who met Ledger shortly after filming wrapped on 'The Dark Knight' - recalled how immensely proud he was of the project. Speaking on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast last year, Garfield said: 'He was so smug about it. I was like, 'How did that go?' and he was like, 'Yeah, it's really good'.' Last year Caine revealed Tom Cruise came to him for advice when he was starting out in Hollywood. The 91-year-old screen icon has revealed that around the time of the Hollywood star's standout performance in 1981's 'Risky Business', the 'Mission Impossible' star, 62, picked his brain on how to achieve longevity in the acting business. Caine quipped that whatever it was that he told him didn't do him 'any harm' and insists he always knew Cruise was destined for big things. He told The Sunday Times newspaper: 'I turned around and there was this young actor, very polite, asking questions about how not to be just a flash in the pan. That was Tom, probably around the time of Risky Business. 'I can't remember what I said, but it obviously didn't do him any harm! There was something special about him. He had a great attitude, this sense of poise. What interests me is that he is really one of the last true stars in movies. People will go to see a film just because he's in it. Brad Pitt is a star, Morgan Freeman has some of that quality too. There are so few nowadays — not like John Wayne or Humphrey Bogart or Cary Grant.' The pair have remained friends all these years later, and he was 'very touched when his wife, Shakira, Lady Caine had Tom be a surprise guest at his 90th birthday last March.
