Would it surprise you to learn that Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch make an incredibly charming pair? Probably not, right?
The two British actors play bickering spouses in “The Roses”—Jay Roach’s remake of Danny DeVito’s 1989 film “The War of the Roses,” which originally starred Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas—but in the latest episode of “Off the Cuff,” they prove to be a wonderfully harmonious and hilarious duo.
Over four lively rounds of rapid-fire questions, Cumberbatch shares his most recent Google search (“‘hyperbaric chamber’… don’t ask”) and his go-to karaoke song (David Bowie’s “Young Americans”). Colman reveals her proudest but most useless talent (let’s just say she can make a certain… expressive sound with her hands) and what she’d do first if she and her co-star swapped bodies (that one also involves a bodily function, actually). They both swap stories about on-set injuries and get a little flustered talking about Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Irish actress Jessie Buckley (though Cumberbatch has to pause to remember her name).
Needless to say, it’s all thoroughly delightful. Watch the full video above—and catch “The Roses,” co-starring Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa, and Sunita Mani, in theaters starting August 29.
Director: Emily McDonald
Director of Photography: Charlotte Croft
Editor: Michael Suyeda
Producer: Rashida Josiah
Creative Production Coordinator: Anisa Kennar
Camera Operator: Samara Addai
Assistant Camera: Princess Jiboye
Gaffer: Lorenzo Guerrieri
Audio: Jermaine Monero
Prop Stylist: Tors Beedles
Runner: Hollie Drysdale
Production Coordinators: Tanía Jones, Ericka Gourgues-Lutran
Production Manager: Kristen Helmick
Senior Production Manager: Venita Singh-Warner
Line Producer: Natasha Soto-Albors
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Global Video Director: Lauren Mendoza
Executive Producer: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Digital Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
Filmed on Location: Corinthia London
Florist: Blooming Haus
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a helpful and clear FAQ based on the described Off the Cuff episode
General Episode FAQs
Q What is the Off the Cuff episode about
A Its a casual conversation between Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch where they discuss two main topics their experiences with hyperbaric chambers and their thoughts on karaoke
Q Where can I watch or listen to this episode
A You can likely find it on the official platform for the Off the Cuff series which could be a podcast service a video streaming channel or the production companys website
Q Why were they talking about hyperbaric chambers
A They probably discussed them out of personal interest perhaps sharing experiences using them for recovery wellness or just out of curiosity about the technology
FAQs About Hyperbaric Chambers
Q What is a hyperbaric chamber
A Its a sealed pressurized room or tube where a person breathes pure oxygen Its used to help the body heal faster
Q What are hyperbaric chambers used for
A Medically they treat conditions like decompression sickness serious infections and wounds that wont heal Some people also use them for wellness and recovery
Q Whats the main benefit of using one
A The highpressure oxygen gets absorbed into your bloodstream more effectively which can reduce inflammation help create new blood vessels and fight certain bacteria
Q Did Olivia or Benedict say they use them
A The FAQ is based on them discussing the topic You would need to watch the episode to hear their personal experiences and opinions directly
Q Are there any risks or common problems
A Yes The most common issue is barotrauma which is pressurerelated pain in the ears or sinuses similar to what you feel on an airplane In rare cases it can cause oxygen toxicity or vision changes
Q Can anyone just go use one
A For medical purposes it requires a doctors prescription While commercial oxygen bars or wellness centers offer sessions its important to consult a doctor first especially if you have certain health conditions like a collapsed lung or a cold
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