Jack the Ripper with Benedict Cumberbatch 2025

In a thrilling reimagining of a timeless mystery, Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the role of Jack the Ripper in a historical drama that explores the sinister alleyways of Victorian London. Directed by the renowned David Fincher, this psychological thriller is already garnering attention for its innovative approach to the Ripper’s horrific rampage of violence.

Film Synopsis: The story revolves around the mysterious and terrifying figure of Jack the Ripper, whose gruesome murders rock London’s Whitechapel district in 1888.

Cumberbatch will play two characters: a cunning surgeon who becomes embroiled in the investigation and the Ripper himself, a multifaceted individual lurking in plain sight. The film seeks to offer a fresh perspective on the enigma, encouraging viewers to perceive the killer not just as a mythical figure, but as a real person driven by disturbing motives.