Benedict Cumberbatch Takes Manhattan, His American Fans Rejoice

The British actor visited Manhattan for a one-day publicity blitz to promote his new movie The Fifth Estate , and the Cumber Collective was there every step of the way.

Oct. 11: Benedict Cumberbatch has scheduled appearances on Good Morning America, Katie, and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. This is how his fans spent the day.

A few minutes before sunrise, more than 30 Cumberbatch fans are lined up outside 30 Rock in the hopes of getting standby tickets to The Jimmy Fallon Show.

A few minutes before sunrise, more than 30 Cumberbatch fans are lined up outside 30 Rock in the hopes of getting standby tickets to The Jimmy Fallon Show .

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Audience tickets for the program are given out four to five weeks in advance (long before guests are announced), so those wanting to see a specific actor or musician's in-person appearance line up early on the day of the show for a chance at obtaining standby tickets. If ticket holders don't show up, those with standby tickets are given the empty seats according to their spot in the early-morning line.

At 9 a.m., a show coordinator will distribute standby tickets to those in line, making sure to note each person's place. Would-be attendees come back in the afternoon and wait to see if they'll make it into the audience.


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