Benedict Cumberbatch is boarding a new movie and replacing Tom Hardy in the process. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cumberbatch has joined the cast of the Cary Fukunaga-directed Blood on Snow, an indie adaptation of the Jo Nesbo crime thriller of the same name.

Benedict Cumberbatch has joined Blood on Snow with THR breaking the news that the actor will step into the role once set for Tom Hardy. Aaron Taylor-Johnson leads No Time To Die director Cary Fukunaga’s crime thriller alongside Cumberbatch,

Benedict Cumberbatch is set to replace Tom Hardy in the crime thriller Blood on Snow. Based on the novel by Jo Nesbø, the adaptation had originally lined up Hardy to serve as both actor and producer. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the star has had to step away due to scheduling issues, with Cumberbatch now taking the reins.