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Benedict Wong joins the cast of Marvel’s Doctor Strange, will play Wong

January 22, 2016 by Thomas Roach

Benedict Wong (The Martian, Prometheus) has joined the cast of Marvel’s Doctor Strange, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the British actor has been cast as the Sorcerer Supreme’s sidekick and manservant, Wong.

SEE ALSO: Kevin Feige discusses Doctor Strange’s powers, the Cloak of Levitation and the Eye of Agamotto

“Doctor Strange follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.”

Doctor Strange is set for release on October 28th, 2016 in the UK and November 4th, 2016 in the US, with Scott Derrickson (Sinister) with a cast that includes Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) as Stephen Strange, Tilda Swinton (Snowpiercer) as The Ancient One, Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) as Baron Mordo, Benedict Wong (The Martian) as Wong and Rachel McAdams (True Detective) and Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal) in as-yet-unconfirmed roles.

https://youtu.be/awfT2dB6YmA?list=PL18yMRIfoszEaHYNDTy5C-cH9Oa2gN5ng

Originally published January 22, 2016. Updated April 14, 2018.

Filed Under: Movies, News, Thomas Roach Tagged With: Benedict Wong, Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

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