Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed how he got into character to play a dragon in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'.
Talking about taking on the role, at the Berlin premiere, the 'Sherlock' star explained how he watched komodo dragons at London Zoo and observed the way they moved.
WATCH the red carpet interview in the video above.
Martin Freeman (The Hobbit), Evangeline Lilly, Richard Armitage (Dwarf Prince Thorin) and Luke Evans (Bard) also star in the second Hobbit film. While Ed Sheeran helped with the soundtrack and multi Oscar-winner Peter Jackson directs.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
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British actors Orlando Bloom, right, and Sylvester McCoy arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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Dean O'Gorman, left, and his girlfriend Sarah Wilson arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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Luke Evans arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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Richard Armitage arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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New Zealand director Peter Jackson, left, and his daughter Katie arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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British actor Benedict Cumberbatch arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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British actor Graham McTavish arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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British actors Graham McTavish, left, and Adam Brown arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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British actors Orlando Bloom, left, and Ken Stott arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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New Zealand director Peter Jackson, center, his daughter Katie, left, and Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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English actor Orlando Bloom, right, and Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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English actor Orlando Bloom, right, and Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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English actor Orlando Bloom arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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Fans dressed as the characters of the film arrive for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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English actor Martin Freeman arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)
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English actor Martin Freeman arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer) (credit:AP)