Benedict Cumberbatch calls Sherlock co-star Martin Freeman ‘pretty pathetic’ over his negative reaction to fans

BENEDICT Cumberbatch has lashed out at his Sherlock co-star Martin Freeman over his negative attitude towards fans.

Benedict, 41, branded Martin 'pathetic' over his comments about not enjoying the show any more because of fans' excitement.

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He said to : "'It's pretty pathetic if that's all it takes to let you not want to take grip of your reality.

"What, because of expectations?

"I don't know. I don't necessarily agree with that."

It comes after Martin, 46, said he can't enjoy filming the hit series because of fans' responses.

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He said in March: "Being in that show, it is a mini-Beatles thing.

People's expectations, some of it's not fun any more.

"It's not a thing to be enjoyed."
Benedict and Martin play crime solving friends Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson in the BBC series.

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Tensions are thought to have been rising between the pair for some time now.

A source told The Sun in January last year: "Benedict and Martin aren't mates and they don't spend time together away from the show.

'They're professional and very polite to each other but there's not the warmth you'd expect after filming together for six years.

"There isn't a huge desire to come back for another season."

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