Benedict Cumberbatch’s “near-death” experience in South Africa still affects him 20 years later. In an interview with Variety published Wednesday, the Dr. Strange actor opened up on the harrowing time he and his co-stars got abducted by six men while working on the BBC miniseries To the Ends of the Earth in South Africa in 2004.

Benedict Cumberbatch, widely recognised for his role in 'Sherlock', recently shared a harrowing experience: he was kidnapped in South Africa in 2004. The traumatic event left a lasting impression, shaping his outlook on life and fueling a pursuit of thrills.