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Benedict Cumberbatch to star in Netflix thriller series The 39 Steps

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Netflix has signed its latest Hollywood A-lister as Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in the upcoming series The 39 Steps.

The Marvel star is stepping into the lead role of the limited series which is based on the thriller novel by John Buchan. Benedict will play Richard Hannay who finds himself caught up in a global conspiracy and an international spy ring.

Hannay is forced to go on the run when he uncovers a plan to reset the world in 39 steps, according to Deadline. Not only will Benedict star in the series, but he’ll also be working as an executive producer on the show.

It’s believed that the series will consist of at least six hour-long episodes and production is due to begin next year. The John Buchan novel has previously been

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