Benedict Cumberbatch eulogized by David Cameron for The Fifth Estate: “Brilliant, fantastic piece of acting”

Award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch has gained acclaims from British Prime Minister David Cameron for his work in thriller project The Fifth Estate. Cameron remarked, "Benedict Cumberbatch - brilliant, fantastic piece of acting. The twitchiness and everything of Julian Assange is brilliantly portrayed." The film based on most fiercely debated news-leaking website WikiLeaks, illustrates the37-year-old Cumberbatch as WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange.

The prime minister also added that WikiLeaks revealed deceptions and corruptions in early stages but later risked many lives. Co-produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Participant Media, the film got an opening in 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Bill Condon has given direction to this venture while Steve Golin along with Brad Dorros and Michael Sugar has financed the same. The Fifth Estate will be screened in Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI),India, going to commence on Oct. 17.