Benedict Cumberbatch to Refuse Future Roles if Women Don't Get Equal Pay Cumberbatch recently told ‘Radio Times’ he would not accept any roles if his female co-star would not receive the same pay. “Look at your quotas. Ask what women are being paid, and say: ‘If she’s not paid the same as the men, I’m not doing it.’” The ‘Avengers’ actor also talked about giving women more spotlight in film with his production company, SunnyMarch, which he runs with Adam Ackland. “If it’s centered around my name, to get investors, then we can use that attention for a raft of female projects.” Many male actors have spoken out about pay inequalities in the film industry, including Michael B. Jordan, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.