How Benedict Cumberbatch turned into Shere Khan tiger in "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle"

This image highlights the motion capture process used to bring the character Shere Khan to life in the 2018 film Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle.

How Benedict Cumberbatch turned into Shere Khan tiger in "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle"

  • Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch provided the voice and motion capture performance for the villainous tiger, Shere Khan.
  • Process: The top panel shows Cumberbatch on set wearing tracking markers and gear to capture his movements and facial expressions.
  • Result: The bottom panel shows the final digital character rendered in the movie, which was directed by Andy Serkis.
  • Production: The film utilized a blend of live-action and motion capture technology to create a darker adaptation of The Jungle Book.


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