Brit Hollywood star unrecognisable as he transforms into Jesus for new movie

THIS Brit acting superstar looks unrecognisable as he transforms into 'Jesus' for a new comedy movie.

The screen legend, 47, plays a begger named Benjamin in The Book of Clarence, but is mistaken for the religious leader and nailed to a cross.

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Fans will be delighted to see none other that Dr Strange and Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch as one of the film's down-on-his-luck protagonists.

The real Jesus is portrayed by Captain America and For Life star Nicholas Pinnock, 50, in the biblical comedy-drama, which was released last month.

Benedict is seen in the trailer dressed in rags with filthy matted brown hair and a face caked in mud and grime, worlds away from his usual clean-cut look.

The plot revolves around a downtrodden Jerusalemite who tries to influence the Messiah for personal gain through celebrity.

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According to , the journey takes him on an unexpected path and exploration of faith.

After being gifted a never-ending source of coins by Pinnock's Jesus, Cumberbatch's character transforms himself and begins throwing money at people, before being mistaken as a 'messiah' by the Romans and crucified.

The picture, which also stars , LaKeith Stanfield and James McAvoy, is produced by American rap giant Jay-Z and directed by British film and music star Jeymes Samuel, also known as The Bullitts.

It's not the first time Benedict has stunned fans with his movie disguises.

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Last year, the star appeared alongside and Dev Patel in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

Benedict played the titular Henry Sugar, a rich man who learns about a guru in India who can see without using his eyes.

The man claims he can see through thin objects such as paper or playing cards and has used it to make money.

Henry sets out to master the same skill so he can cheat at gambling.

In pictures released as the film dropped on Netflix, Benedict could be seen in an array of disguises while playing Henry.

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