A story Tuesday night on the Huffington Post website — which has since been taken down — reported Benedict Cumberbatch would make an appearance at the Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con 2014, but a spokesman for the event says the charming Brit, who plays Sherlock Holmes on the popular British series “Sherlock,” is not confirmed.

“We’re in discussions, but he’s not confirmed with us,” said Wizard World public relations manager Jerry Milani on Wednesday.

The event — taking place May 2-4 at the Minneapolis Convention Center — does feature several other stars including William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Laurie Holden (“Walking Dead”), James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) and Robert Englund (“Nightmare On Elm Street”).

Cumberbatch has had high-profile parts in “Star Trek: Into the Darkness” and “The Hobbit” trilogy.

A one-day Comic Con ticket can be had for $35, but packages allowing you to actually interact with your favorite actor are listed as high as $499 for a “platinum VIP experience” with Shatner. For details, go to wizardworld.com/minneapolis.html.

— Amy Carlson Gustafson