Via Independent.co.uk:

Science fiction fans were left doubly disappointed over the weekend after Benedict Cumberbatch announced that he would not be starring in the new Star Wars films or playing any part in Doctor Who. Speaking at the Oz Comic Con in Sydney, Australia yesterday, Cumberbatch said that he would not be taking part in either of the franchises.

According to the entertainment site The Iris, which was live-tweeting from the event, the 37-year-old actor told the audience “I would’ve liked a part in JJ’s [Abrams] new Star Wars but it won’t happen sadly.” Cumberbatch then delivered another crushing blow during the question and answer session by dismissing any rumours he would be starring in Doctor Who.

“I’m never gonna play The Doctor and nothing to do with the Whoniverse.” The news may come as a disappointment to fans of the British actor best-known for role as the modern day super-sleuth in Sherlock and Khan in Star Trek Into Darkness.