Benedict Cumberbatch takes on Richard III in 'The Hollow Crown'
 

Benedict Cumberbatch takes on Richard III in 'The Hollow Crown'
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Back in 2012, BBC Two presented the first installment of The Hollow Crown*— a splashy adaptation of Shakespeare's second ****** of history-based plays. **w the network is following that up with a**ther cycle of TV ****** based on Shakespeare's first ****** of histories: The War of the Roses, which covers everything from Henry VI*to Richard III.

The latter character will be played by Benedict Cumberbatch — seen in action for the first time in this new trailer. The clip shows Richard*plotting and conniving, giving us a glimpse of his bloodthirsty battle for power.*

The Hollow Crown*is part of a bigger celebration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. It doesn't yet have a premiere date. Read more...


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