That huge amount of payment to Benedict Cumberbatch to play
the role of Doctor Strange.
The chronicle of Marvel's much - debated casting of Tilda Swinton in
the role of Doctor Strange's Ancient One continues.
Benedict Cumberbatch has become synonymous with
the role of Doctor Strange in the lead up to the film's release, however what we didn't know until now is that Cumberbatch actually played a second major role in the film.
Phoenix has previously passed on playing both Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and the titular
role of Doctor Strange.
Previously, it was thought Joaquin Phoenix basically had
the role of Doctor Strange all wrapped up, though that never felt quite right to me.
His comments follow Marvel's latest announcement last week that Benedict Cumberbatch will take on
the role of Doctor Strange in a newly commissioned film adaptation.
What do you think of Ethan Hawke in
the role of Doctor Strange?
The role of Doctor Strange has gone to Benedict Cumberbatch — at least according to Deadline.
The range of actors tied to
the role of Doctor Strange at one point or another include everyone from Johnny Depp to Jared Leto to Ewan McGregor to Pedro Pascal.
Not exact matches
Filmmaker Scott Derrickson's adaptation
of the
Doctor Strange comic book has an interesting combination
of elements: a starring
role from Benedict Cumberbatch, one
of Marvel's creepiest characters and Derrickson's penchant for bringing elements
of Christianity into his films.
Doctor Strange is one
of the few mainstream comic characters that could be played by an actor
of any age, and yes, Marvel will probably go relatively young for the part, but this is a
role that could benefit being brought to life by a more experienced actor.
«Rachel McAdams plays a fellow surgeon that has a history with
Strange and is his sort
of lynchpin to his old life, once he steps into he
role of a sorcerer,» says Kevin Feige, the producer
of Doctor Strange and president
of Marvel Studios.
Benedict Cumberbatch will be taking on the
role of Marvel's spell - casting superhero,
Doctor Strange.
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe introducing a new generation
of superheroes in its third phase — which also includes the debuts
of the Wasp and
Doctor Strange, the reintroduction
of Spider - Man into the fold, and the upcoming solo Captain Marvel film — and Black Panther officially revealing Wakanda to the world, there's no reason a genius black girl with infinity tricks up her sleeve shouldn't assume the
role of its most brilliant ambassador.
Even though Marvel fans are mostly pleased with the casting
of Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular Sorcerer Supreme in the forthcoming Phase Three film
Doctor Strange, there was almost another actor in the
role who might have been a somewhat more interesting addition to the Marvel cinematic universe.
The Danish actor is known for his
roles in Casino Royale, King Arthur, Clash
of the Titans,
Doctor Strange, the upcoming Star Wars: Rogue One movie and
of course the Hannibal TV - series.
They played a key
role in the Infinity storyline, which featured them taking on the Illuminati (then comprised
of Iron Man,
Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Namor, Black Bolt and Mr. Fantastic) in pursuit
of the Infinity Stones / Gems.
Other casting news from the Marvel Studios panel includes the confirmation
of Mads Mikkelsen's
Doctor Strange role as Kaecillius, and the official announcement
of Rachel McAdams as
Doctor Christine Palmer, formerly known in comic books as one
of the stars
of Marvel's short lived Night Nurse, both
of which were previously reported.
When asked about the possibility
of reprising his
role in other Marvel Studios film subsequent to
Doctor Strange, the 44 - year - old British actor seemed excited.
After delivering a memorable Bond villain in Casino Royale (he was Le Chiffre,
of the bleeding tear ducts) he graduated to supporting, but still essentially minor,
roles in the Hollywood blockbusters Rogue One and
Doctor Strange (in the latter he sported intergalactic eyeshadow — something about the eyes).
The screenwriter went on to say that it was
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson's choice to cast a woman, and specifically Tilda Swinton, in the
role of the Ancient One.
There's no telling exactly what
role the Sanctum Sanctorum will play in Infinity War, but one
of the three protective sanctums was destroyed in
Doctor Strange.
Although recent rumors surrounding Marvel Studios» «
Doctor Strange» have centered on Benedict Cumberbatch and Edgar Ramirez, another name has surfaced for the
role of the Master
of the Mystic Arts.
The actor has played the
role of Thor for two previous movies and also reprised his
role in The Avengers, Avengers: Age
of Ultron and a scene in the movie
Doctor Strange.
The
role of The Ancient One, the 500 - year old mentor
of Doctor Strange, has historically been male throughout his comic book history, so Swinton's casting is an interesting choice.
Doctor Strange should only have a small
role to play in the film, and given the intergalactic nature
of the storyline, it should be one that wraps up fairly early on.
This tease was confirmed in the post-credits
of the
Doctor Strange solo film, where it was revealed Cumberbatch would reprise his
role, though to what extent remained unclear.
Should negotiations conclude successfully, Phoenix is rumored to be playing the title
role of Doctor Stephen
Strange in the upcoming film, which has still not yet officially been announced by Marvel.
He was reportedly offered the
role of Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn
of Justice, and he also reportedly entered talks for
Doctor Strange, but he turned both
roles down.
Take it with a grain
of salt at the moment, but Heroic Hollywood is reporting a rumor that Rachel McAdams, who is currently starring on the second season
of HBO's «True Detective,» has been offered a female lead
role in Marvel's upcoming
Doctor Strange.
Well, hot on the heels
of Chiwetel Ejiofor being sought after for a
role in
Doctor Strange, and the official addition
of Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner and Alexandra Shipp in X-Men: Apocalypse, we've got one more superhero story, but this one is a little less solid.
It's one
of the hardest
roles on the planet, and then he was learning his Sherlock lines coming to the end
of Doctor Strange, which is crazy heavy dialogue.
Marvel's
Doctor Strange disappointed some fans when they cast Benedict Cumberbatch in the
role of Stephen
Strange.
The Time Stone was introduced in «
Doctor Strange» and played a key
role in the titular hero's development
of his magical power.
«
Doctor Strange» Gets Director and Short List: Shortly after Scott Derrickson took to Twitter to announce he's directing «
Doctor Strange,» Deadline got a hold
of the short list for the title
role and both Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch are on it.
As one
of the popular leading
roles in this massive production
of Marvel Cinematic Universe,
Doctor Stephen
Strange, the Master
of the Mystic Arts who is a sworn guardian
of Time Stone has to protect this crucial piece
of the universe while teaming up with the Earth's mightiest super heroes and battle against the cunning warlord to save the world from the most dangerous threat ever.
This means that regardless
of how many very disparate
roles Benedict Cumberbatch has played over the years, most people will see him as the modernized Sherlock Holmes or, lately
Doctor Stephen
Strange, aka that wizard from «Avengers: Infinity War.»
Variety has reported that there is quite a bit
of truth to the rumor that Marvel is eyeing Rachel McAdams to take the female lead
role in «
Doctor Strange.»
Additionally, the Deadline article cites Tilda Swinton's
role as the gender - and - race swapped Ancient One as another example
of a character that's been altered for inclusion in the Scott Derrickson - directed «
Doctor Strange.»
According to a new report, the «True Detective» star has been offered an as -
of - yet unnamed lead
role in Marvel's upcoming «
Doctor Strange.»
Though no name was attached to the character, McAdams» «
Doctor Strange»
role will serve as the audience's point
of view in the film.
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson has spoken up about the controversial casting
of actress Tilda Swinton as the movie's Ancient One, which many have said is a white - washing
of the typically Asian
role.
Citing unnamed sources, Deadline says Ejiofor's Baron Mordo
role is «an amalgamation
of characters culled from
Doctor Strange's mythology.»
His latest leading
role as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game has garnered a ton
of award nominations and he's got a couple
of big movies coming up in the next few years including
Doctor Strange and Jungle Book: Origins.
For those
of you concerned with Benedict Wong's
role in the upcoming
Doctor Strange film, Marvel Entertainment President Kevin Feige says his character will be very different from what you've seen in the comics.
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Doctor Strange — Directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister), Benedict Cumberbatch is now in negotiations to take on the lead
role of a narcissistic former neurosurgeon with mystical powers.
Returning to voice T'Challa is James Mathis III (Marvel's Avengers Assemble), joining him are Keston John (Bosch) as Killmonger, Daisy Lightfoot (Horizon: Zero Dawn) as Shuri, Yvette Nicole Brown (Community) as Okoye, Trevor Devall (Marvel's Guardians
of the Galaxy) as Klaue, Mick Wingert (Kung Fu Panda) as Iron Man, Travis Willingham (Sonic Boom) as Thor, Roger Craig Smith (Marvel's Avengers Assemble) as Captain America, Laura Bailey (Marvel's Spider - Man) as Black Widow, Fred Tatasciore (Family Guy) as Hulk, Liam O'Brien (Critical
Role) as
Doctor Strange, and Issac C. Singleton Jr. (Marvel's Guardians
of the Galaxy) as Thanos.
After months
of speculation about who would fill the title
role, Marvel finally announced last week that Benedict Cumberbatch would indeed star in
Doctor Strange.
Feige talks about
Doctor Strange's origin story, how the movie will be different from the comics, rooting crazy concepts in real science, does Steven
Strange know about The Avengers, how the film is more respectful to other cultures than the original source material may have been, how this movie was inspired by The Oath, which characters might connect with the Runaways, Mads Mikkelsen «s character Kaecilius, multiple dimensions, the trouble with writing magic action, how Mordo is different in the movie, Rachel McAdams «character Christine Palmer, is the eye
of agamotto an infinity stone, the genre
of the film, how this film will defy expectations, Steven
Strange's
role in the larger MCU, will we see cameos from the other Marvel characters, and much more.
After a bit
of speculation, «True Detective» and «Mean Girls» star Rachel McAdams admitted that she is currently in negotiations with Marvel Studios for the female lead
role in their upcoming film, «
Doctor Strange.»