Cumberbatch Brexit drama script ‘leaked’

An early draft of a script for the Brexit drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch has been leaked online, writer James Graham has said.

The one-off thriller, which is in production, will star the Oscar nominee as Vote Leave’s leading strategist Dominic Cummings.

Graham, who is responsible for plays Ink, This House and Quiz, wrote on Twitter: “Disappointingly a very early draft of my Brexit TV drama was stolen and leaked to various people to read & now comment online. My fellow writers on here will know what first drafts are like as you privately play around & test ideas. It is not the script we’re shooting.

“As anyone who has seen my stage work I hope knows, the 0 Benedict Cumberbatch is to start as a Vote Leave strategist

care I take in research, & the attempts I make to be fair and balanced, are heartfelt, and sincere. And also - takes time. Eight months after this private early draft I’ve been constantly meeting with those involved & updating it.”

The drama, will focus on the referendum campaign, ending the morning after the vote.