While the theatrical release of Doctor Strange is still over a year away, Ben Davis, the film’s cinematographer, makes it sound like both a faithful comic book adaptation and truly unique Marvel Cinematic Universe film. As reported by ScreenDaily, Davis described what fans can expect from Doctor Strange when speaking at a BAFTA Masterclass in […]
Kevin Feige says there’s a “slew of casting announcements” for Phase Three movies over the next couple of months
As Captain America: Civil War goes through its post-production phase, attention at Marvel Studios can now look towards their Phase Three line-up of movies including Doctor Strange, Black Panther and Captain Marvel. While we know some casting choices for those films, Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige has promised that we’ll get a whole batch of […]
Ewan McGregor says “it was fun to be part of the mix” for Doctor Strange
Before Benedict Cumberbatch was announced as securing the role of Dr. Stephen Strange, it seemed that just about every actor in Hollywood was rumoured to be in contention for the lead in Marvel Studios’ Phase Three franchise launcher Doctor Strange. Among the list of candidates was Ewan McGregor, and the British actor has confirmed that […]
Chiwetel Ejiofor in early talks for Marvel’s Doctor Strange
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor is in early talks with Marvel Studios about boarding the upcoming Phase Three release Doctor Strange. The report doesn’t mention a specific character, but speculates that it could be the villain (thought to be Baron Mordo), or either Wong, Doctor Strange’s servant, or […]
Morgan Freeman, Ken Watanabe and Bill Nighy reportedly approached for The Ancient One in Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Now that Benedict Cumberbatch has officially signed on to play Dr. Stephen Strange in 2016’s Doctor Strange, it seems that Marvel Studios and director Scott Derrickson are turning their attention to the supporting cast. According to Latino-Review, the studio has reportedly approached Morgan Freeman (The Dark Knight Rises), Ken Watanabe (Godzilla) and Bill Nighy (Pride) […]
Tilda Swinton in talks to play the Ancient One in Marvel’s Doctor Strange
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin, Snowpiercer) is in talks with Marvel Studios about taking on the role of the Ancient One in next year’s Doctor Strange. Initially Marvel had been looking for a male actor to portray Dr. Stephen Strange’s mentor, with Morgan Freeman (The Dark […]
Benedict Cumberbatch briefly talks Doctor Strange
Marvel Studios finally put an end to the speculation surrounding the casting of Dr. Stephen Strange last week when Benedict Cumberbatch was announced as having secured the role of the Sorcerer Supreme in 2016’s Doctor Strange. Cumberbatch was at the British Independent Film Awards last night, where he was receiving the Variety Award, and HeyUGuys […]
Doctor Strange screenwriter confirms Nightmare as the sequel’s villain, discusses Mordo’s role
While Marvel is yet to officially announce a sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange, it seems a pretty safe bet that Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sorcerer Supreme will be back for another solo outing at some point during Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Whether the sequel will see the return of Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson […]
Benedict Cumberbatch praises Avengers: Infinity War co-star Robert Downey Jr., has had no word on Doctor Strange 2 yet
Following his debut solo movie in 2016 and brief appearance in last year’s Thor: Ragnarok, Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe next month as he teams with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Avengers: Infinity War. Following the release of the epic new trailer, Cumberbatch spoke to Entertainment Weekly about the hotly-anticipated Marvel […]
Joaquin Phoenix has no regrets about rejecting the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Joaquin Phoenix has spoken about his near involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and revealed that he has no regrets about not signing up. With the myriad movies now contained within the parameters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, countless big name actors have inevitably found their way into featured roles. One actor who nearly joined […]
