Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Benedict Wong

“threatens to inflict immense harm on the British public,”

Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Benedict Wong · said 2026-07-27 · reported 2026-08-06

The three actors published a joint op-ed in The Guardian calling on Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to intervene in the Paramount-Warner merger.

“As actors and public figures who have spent our careers in the arts in Britain — working with British crews, on British stages and sets — we have a responsibility to the public who support, enjoy and consume the art we make.”

Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Benedict Wong · said 2026-07-27 · reported 2026-08-06

The three actors wrote in a joint op-ed that as public figures with careers in British arts, they have a responsibility to the public who consume their work.