Colin Firth Benedict Cumberbatch Join Sam Mendes 1917
The upcoming historical drama 1917 casts Colin Firth and Benedict Cumberbatch in main roles. Directed by Sam Mendes, the film will follow two British soldiers on a single day during World War I. In addition, Shazam!’s Mark Strong has joined the 1917 cast, along with Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden. In the 2010s, Mendes has only directed two films, Skyfall and Spectre. Both spy blockbusters are part of the James Bond franchise, which Mendes officially exited in 2015, and later stated that “it’s time for somebody else....