Benedict Cumberbatch en tête d’affiche dans “Eric” sur Netflix

Netflix’s New Crime Drama Series “Eric”: A Gripping Tale

Netflix’s new crime drama series Eric debuted on the streaming giant on May 31. Starring Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, the six-episode limited series follows Vincent Anderson, a desperate father and alcoholic who runs a children’s television show called Good Day Sunshine in 1980s New York. The puppeteer’s life starts to fall apart after his nine-year-old son goes missing on his way to school.

Is Eric Based on a True Story?

No, Netflix’s psychological thriller Eric is not based on a single true story. Instead, the chilling series is loosely inspired by several child missing cases that the show’s creator heard about while growing up in the U.K. The show is a “shout-out to those cities” where kids can go missing. “At the heart of the show is Vincent’s belief that ‘I want to live in a world where a child goes out into the world and can come home safe,” said the creator.

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Immersion in the Role

To research for the role, Cumberbatch watched a show about legendary Muppets creator Kim Henson’s puppet workshop. “It’s done in the most profoundly evolved, inclusive, diverse, and realistic way. Despite [the skits] being puppets, [they feature] a range of characters and people on-set dealing with everything from death to love to inclusion,” he mentioned. The Doctor Strange actor added that it’s been a privilege to learn to be an “operator of puppets” through acting — especially at his age.

All six episodes of Eric are streaming on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

Source : www.forbes.com