Benedict Cumberbatch will be honored at British Independent Film Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch is all set to receive the British Independent Film Awards' Variety Award on December 7, it has been revealed.

The prize goes to a director, actor, writer or producer who has helped to focus the international spotlight on the UK, Deadline.com reported.

The 38-year-old actor is also up for Best Actor at the ceremony for 'The Imitation Game,' which has four nominations total including Best British Independent Film, Best Screenplay for Graham Moore; and Best Actress for Keira Knightley.

Paul Greengrass won the Variety Award in 2013.