Benedict Cumberbatch

Yoongi: [audio attachment]

Yoongi: I've got a backtrack to go off of. Good enough for you to use?

Yoongi: ...I've made a mistake. Let's pretend I didn't just potentially leak someone's song that I'm producing?

Yoongi: Fuck it. How's it sound to you? Blind opinions are nice to have

Benedict: Well, this was unexpected, but hello there.

Well, I have never had an Oscar nomination but I can imagine the feeling. I guess having a song getting to the top of the charts is the same kind of feeling. And I have had those moments when I have teared up wondering how we even managed it. It is great to meet you, Benedict. I’m Keith.

There we go, I’ve never had a chart topping hit, but I can imagine it’s an incredible feeling! I think what’s the most incredible part is knowing how many other people were involved for you to reach that point in your career. That’s what I value most - I don’t see it as a recognition of my achievements, but of those around me. Hey, Keith, it’s great to properly meet you. 

Other than Hiddlebum, not particularly. Happy to get to know everyone and anyone, though. @twhiddlston

I will have my own Oscars at my place, and I mill make sure that you get all of the awards that you guys deserve. Everyone is going to be invited, but they are going to be very surprised when every nomination and every award is going to be MCU related. Oops! That is a sorry not sorry kind of thing though. We all know how talented you are. Don’t worry about that. So do you have your acceptance speech written already?

Do we have to dress up all fancy or can I turn up in my Star Wars PJs? No, I don’t. I’ll probably just write a list of people I want to thank, and improvise the rest. As long as I remember to thank people, it doesn’t really matter what other shit I say. 

Did you not tell them you’re up for like the biggest award you could possibly be up for? I’m kidding. You should’ve told them you were just so happy that you were about to drop them off at school and have some alone time. Again, not serious — but would’ve been great to see their reactions to that. Lovely meeting you Benedict, my name is Sara. Have to say massive congratulations on your nomination. With your brilliant career, it was about time. I’ll cross my fingers that you’ll get to bring home the golden boy.

I did, but they aren’t quite at the age where they can comprehend the magnitude of it yet, which is perfectly alright with me. It’s great to meet you, too, Sara, and thank you so much! There’s some very tough competition in my category, especially with the Globe winners Will and Andrew, so I don’t have too high hopes of being the recipient, but never say never. If my movie wins any awards, I’ll consider that the true accomplishment, because it was very much a communal effort, and the whole team deserve to get rewarded for it.

Isn’t that just so sweet in a way though? Like the innocence of children. Or rather hilarious that they find it so strange that you’re smiling at the breakfast table? One day though, they’ll grow up and realize what a major deal it actually is and they’ll be able to say that their father was an Oscar nominee and hopefully winner huh. Major congratulations on your nomination Benedict. I’m Taylor and thoroughly thought you deserved it. The Oscars weekend is always one of my favorite weekends and you’re actually going to get to be at the main event and wait for your name to be called. That is so exciting! I wish you all the luck for it.

It is very sweet, it’s the only way I ever want to get exciting work related news in the future. They remind me, that at the end of it all, the most important thing in the world is that I’m their dad. The rest is just noise. Thank you, Taylor! I really appreciate the kind words. It’s very scary - whenever I’ve gone before, I’ve always been so nervous, even without being nominated for anything. 

No need to thank me, Benedict. Soak it all in and enjoy every second of it. Please congratulate the rest of the cast and crew on behalf. Twelve nominations is no joke with the Academy! Sad to say that I have never heard of the movie, but will have to give it a viewing when the time presents itself. Is this your first nomination for the academy?

Every reason to thank you! I absolutely will, it’s a huge deal. It’s on Netflix, so if you want to check it out, feel free to! I feel like I can say with little bias that it’s really good, you know considering the nominations. It’s actually my second! I got nominated a few years ago for The Imitation Game. 

Hey! How are you?! Well, I hope! I’m open to anything. I’m trying to stray from my usual, which is Disney. Maybe warm..bot not too hot. I’ll take cold even..

Disney is a great vacation, but there’s plenty more options out there! Take this Florence trip - although it’s a little colder here than one might like, it’s different from the norm. Maybe stop off in Venice before you head home. The French riviera is gorgeous, too. Anywhere around the med, really. India is... the most unique place I’ve ever been, for sure. I’m a keen traveler, can you tell?  

Well, the fact I have only ever been in one movie and that was for one song, I don’t think I will be getting one any time soon. My older boys are is Zac who is 11 and Charlie who is 8. Then I have Mia who is 2 and my little trio Alexander, Melody and Aria who are 6 months old. I am sure you have had many congratulations since the nominations came out.

Still, never say never! Wow, that’s quite a little army of kiddos you’ve got there. Here was me thinking I have a busy household! Must be nice when you have some time for yourself. There have been, yeah, it’s been such an outpour of love that makes me so happy and lucky that I’m surrounded by such kind and generous people.