The `` 12 Years a Slave '' actor said he was an `` idiot '' and `` devastated '' at his choice of words during an interview with PBS ' Tavis Smiley about the lack of diversity in the British film industry . Benedict Cumberbatch apologizes for calling black actors `` colored '' on U.S. TV . Score: 7 Star 's comment came during conversation about lack of diversity in UK show business .
Benedict Cumberbatch apologizes for calling black actors `` colored '' on U.S. TV . Score: 7 Star 's comment came during conversation about lack of diversity in UK show business .