{
  "id": 8033414,
  "title": "Benedict Cumberbatch Breaks Bad in Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wife and Dog’ Trailer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/benedict-cumberbatch-breaks-bad-in-guy-ritchies-wife-and-dog-trailer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/wife-and-dog-benedict-cumberbatch-guy-ritchie-trailer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guy Ritchie continues to impress with his latest film, \"Wife and Dog,\" featuring the talented Benedict Cumberbatch. The British director, renowned for his gritty characters, sharp dialogue, and expertly crafted action sequences, has released a brand-new trailer for the movie. The trailer, available below, showcases the classic Ritchie style, complete with bursts of violence and a complex plot that promises to keep audiences engaged.\n\n\"Wife and Dog\" follows the Fairbank family and their associates as they engage in a ruthless battle for succession, driven by their relentless greed. The synopsis provides a brief glimpse into the film's central conflict: \"The relentless greed of the Fairbank family and their associates fuels betrayal and murder in the battle for succession.\" Joining Cumberbatch are Rosamund Pike, Paddy Considine, Anthony Hopkins, Cosmo Jarvis, and James Norton.\n\nGuy Ritchie's prolific output extends beyond the big screen, with several successful television shows to his name, including \"MobLand,\" \"Young Sherlock,\" and \"The Gentlemen.\" The latter two, based on Ritchie's own 2019 feature, have recently concluded their respective seasons on Netflix.\n\nIn addition to \"Wife and Dog,\" Ritchie is currently working on another feature in post-production titled \"Viva La Madness,\" which reunites him with frequent collaborator Jason Statham. \"Viva La Madness\" serves as a sequel to Ritchie's \"Layer Cake,\" originally directed by Matthew Vaughn. Statham plays the character previously portrayed by Daniel Craig, alongside a star-studded cast including Vinnie Jones, Jason Isaacs, Ben Foster, Camila Mendes, Jonny Lee Miller, and Raúl Alejandro. \"Wife and Dog\" is set to hit theaters on February 19, 2027.",
  "summary": "The latest mob drama from the prolific filmmaker arrives next year The post Benedict Cumberbatch Breaks Bad in Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wife and Dog’ Trailer appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Guy Ritchie directs 'Wife and Dog' with Benedict Cumberbatch.",
    "Trailer reveals violent plot of Fairbank family's succession battle.",
    "Film set for release on February 19, 2027."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}