Benedict Cumberbatch Wears His Armor & Goes to Battle on 'Hollow Crown' Set!

Benedict Cumberbatch gets all bundled up in his armor while filming a battle scene for his upcoming BBC2 series The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses last week in the British countryside.

The 38-year-old actor is taking on the role of Richard III in an adaptation of the Shakespeare play of the same name.

The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses will also feature filmed versions of all three parts of Henry IV. Benedict will be featured in Henry IV, Part II as well!

15+ pictures inside of Benedict Cumberbatch on set…