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Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch been surrounded by an 'army of people' who toiled to create this amazing likeness of his head for Madame Tussauds.

The sculpture will be used to create the mold for his wax figure, which will launch at the London tourist attraction later this year. 

The actor has been closely involved in the creation and has given the artists two sittings.

Strikingly similar: Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch had 'an extraordinary experience' during the creation

The figure will be 'premiere ready' and show the actor looking groomed with his famous tousled hairstyle

Hundreds of measurements and pictures were taken to ensure total accuracy. 

Benedict said: 'Finally I can photobomb myself! What a weird and wonderful compliment to be included in the ranks of talent already committed to wax. I've been accused of being wooden in my work but never waxy!'

The figure will be 'premiere ready', showing the actor looking impeccably groomed in a stylish dark suit, with a warm and relaxed expression and his famous tousled hairstyle. 

Remarkable likeness: A combination of old and new skills were used to bring the actor's face to life 

Extraordinary experience: The final figure will have hand-inserted individual hairs and sculpted features 

'The main privilege for me was the process and seeing the amount of exacting work and skill brought to every detail of this art form,' he continued. 

'It is a wonderful combination of old and new, hi-tech and lo-fi skills. Measurements, hand inserted individual hairs and sculpted features. 

'As a subject, you stand still surrounded by sculptors, painters, photographers, measurers and a whole army of people who bring together your likeness... it's an extraordinary experience. 

'My agents will be thrilled, they've wanted a clone of me for some time!'