They’ve known each other for years, but having the opportunity to spar in a savage new take on ‘The War of the Roses’ was too good for the longtime friends to pass up.

Olivia Colman is feeling a bit tired. It’s been a long day of press for “The Roses,” the irreverent and occasionally unhinged black comedy she filmed with Benedict Cumberbatch last year, and she can’t sit up straight. Both she and Cumberbatch, speaking over Zoom from a hotel in London, are visibly slouched. She confirms almost immediately that she’s wearing slippers instead of shoes.

“We’re supposed to be bright and alert pupils with intelligent and witty repartee,” Cumberbatch says, straightening up with feigned attention.

“Well, we were hours ago,” Colman replies. “I’m afraid you’ve got the dregs now, so good luck.”

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