Benedict Cumberbatch criticized the Hollywood film industry for its gross wastefulness, particularly in the consumption of resources for set building and lighting. He shared his experience with extreme eating while preparing for roles in Marvel films, illuminating the level of food waste in production. Cumberbatch emphasized the substantial environmental impacts of films, with high CO2 emissions. He mentioned the industry's reliance on single-use plastics and highlighted the influence of climate change on filming locations, advocating for a shift towards more sustainable practices and the adoption of clean energy.
Benedict Cumberbatch criticized the Hollywood film industry for being grossly wasteful, especially regarding resources used for set building, lighting, and physical transformations for actors.
Cumberbatch highlighted the environmental impact of film productions, revealing the significant CO2 emissions, which average between 391 to 3,370 metric tonnes depending on the film's scale.
He expressed concern over the industry's reliance on single-use plastics and emphasized the need for more sustainable practices on film sets, urging for responsible resource use.
Climate change is severely affecting film productions, with increasing pollution and extreme weather events damaging filming locations, according to industry assessments from the Producers Guild of America.
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