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Benedict Cumberbatch In Prada Echoes His Most Vulnerable Role Yet

Benedict Cumberbatch Berlin Film Festival

Benedict Cumberbatch brings understated elegance to the Berlinale red carpet, where fashion choices mirror his portrayal of love and loss in 'The Thing with Feathers'

At the Berlinale premiere ofThe Thing with Feathers,Benedict Cumberbatchmatched his wardrobe to his role as a widowed father, choosingPradapieces that balanced polish with vulnerability.

In the film, Cumberbatch portraysMichael Hartley, a concert pianist who must rebuild his life while raising his young daughter after his wife's sudden death. Critics are alreadypraising his nuanced performanceas one of his most intimate portrayals, noting how he captures both the quiet devastation of loss and the tentative journey toward healing.

For the evening premiere, Cumberbatch wore a tailored greyPradasuit with a polo neck. The Italian house's precise tailoring created a relaxed yet elegant silhouette, while patent leather dress shoes completed the look. The refined simplicity echoed his portrayal of a father navigating grief.

Benedict Cumberbatch at The Thing with Feathers premiere, 75th Berlinale Film Festival, Berlinale Palast, Berlin, February 18, 2025. (Action Press/Shutterstock)

At the daytime photocall, Cumberbatch wore a deep forest greenPradaquilted jacket with its signature triangle logo. A white crewneck brightened the look, while the jacket's rich tone stood out against the festival backdrop. Dark tailored trousers and cobalt blue sneakers added contemporary edge to the ensemble, reflecting the understated depth of his role inThe Thing with Feathers.

Benedict Cumberbatch at The Thing with Feathers photocall, 75th Berlinale Film Festival, Berlin, February 18, 2025. (Marechal Aurore/ABACA/Shutterstock)

ThePradaensembles showcased the brand's blend of intellect and elegance. From the evening suit to the daytime layers, each choice amplified the story's themes. On the red carpet, Cumberbatch's wardrobe became an extension of his performance.