Benedict Cumberbatch And A Lucky Umbrella Walk The Red Carpet

BREAKING: It was raining at the U.K. premiere of The Imitation Game and one special umbrella got the thrill of a lifetime.

When Benedict Cumberbatch arrived on the rainy red carpet for the European premiere of The Imitation Game in London, he was immediately assigned an umbrella carrier*.

When Benedict Cumberbatch arrived on the rainy red carpet for the European premiere of The Imitation Game in London, he was immediately assigned an umbrella carrier*.

*For this particular red carpet, the role of umbrella carrier was played by Cumberbatch's publicist, Karon Maskill.

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Of course, being a gentleman, he refused to let another shoulder his burden.

Of course, being a gentleman, he refused to let another shoulder his burden.

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"I AM BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH AND I SHALL CARRY MY OWN UMBRELLA."

"I AM BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH AND I SHALL CARRY MY OWN UMBRELLA."

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Of course, being Benedict Cumberbatch's red carpet companion is no easy task. I mean, look at him! LOOK AT THE PIERCING GAZE.

Of course, being Benedict Cumberbatch's red carpet companion is no easy task. I mean, look at him! LOOK AT THE PIERCING GAZE.

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