OFFICIAL: Benedict Cumberbatch To Play DOCTOR STRANGE For Marvel Studios

OFFICIAL: Benedict Cumberbatch To Play DOCTOR STRANGE For Marvel Studios

Finally! After months of speculation, and weeks of Benedict Cumberbatch dodging questions about the role, Marvel have officially announced that the Sherlock star will suit up as the Sorcerer Supreme in 2016. Hit the jump for details and comments from those involved...

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By JoshWilding - Dec 04, 2014 03:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Doctor Strange
Source: Marvel.com

Typical, eh? Now that Benedict Cumberbatch has finished promoting The Imitation Game and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Marvel have officially announced that he will play Doctor Strange in the movie which is set to be released on November 4th, 2016. Directed by Scott Derrickson with Jon Spaihts writing the screenplay, it "will follow the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions." That's the first official plot synopsis for the movie, and obviously very close to the character's comic book origin. In a statement released on Marvel.com, Kevin Feige is quoted as saying: "Stephen Strange’s story requires an actor capable of great depth and sincerity. In 2016, Benedict will show audiences what makes Doctor Strange such a unique and compelling character." How do you guys feel about Benedict Cumberbatch being cast as Doctor Strange?

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Rhinoman
Rhinoman - 12/4/2014, 2:42 PM
This has to be the first star Marvel is tolling big money out to, wonder how many pictures this deal is
Pasto
Pasto - 12/4/2014, 2:43 PM
There you go Marvel, redeem yourselves.
JamesMan
JamesMan - 12/4/2014, 2:43 PM
Hey, something to make up for the Netflix castings! I can dig it!
TwiztidThorn
TwiztidThorn - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM
I'm glad it is finally official.
Nick56
Nick56 - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM
Great week for casting
PymParticle
PymParticle - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM
I wish they had gone with someone like Viggo Mortensen.
Kurne
Kurne - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM
Oh SH^T
FordEl
FordEl - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM
*sigh
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH

GET THAT OSCAR CUM BERBATCH!
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM
Whoa.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/4/2014, 2:45 PM
People are like "Cumberbatch is in everything". Who gives a [frick]? This dude is literally one of the most talented actors (that's in his prime) working today. We should be blessed..
SidDaAstroSloth
SidDaAstroSloth - 12/4/2014, 2:45 PM
"The Army of the Five Armies"
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 12/4/2014, 2:45 PM
Wonder if hes going to have to train for Doctor Strange everyone in their movies is in incredible shape even RDJ
XMenMarvelFan
XMenMarvelFan - 12/4/2014, 2:45 PM
I really DON'T have an opinion on this... so i'm just gonna leave this thread :/
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/4/2014, 2:45 PM
@Doopie OH GOD YOU'VE DONE IT

RELEASE THE KRAKEN
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 12/4/2014, 2:46 PM
BOO YAH!!!!!!

TucksFrom2015
TucksFrom2015 - 12/4/2014, 2:46 PM
I kahn't even fathom it!
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 12/4/2014, 2:46 PM
Can't wait to see all the fanboys comment about if Cumberbatch's level of attractiveness is right for the role of Dr. Strange. Or does that only apply to women? I'm confused.
JamesMan
JamesMan - 12/4/2014, 2:46 PM
@Doopie

NO DON'T DO THIS!
TheDarkPassenger
TheDarkPassenger - 12/4/2014, 2:47 PM
God damn it. [frick] me.
MisterBatfleck
MisterBatfleck - 12/4/2014, 2:47 PM
Damn this week has been AWESOME for CBM casting, both Marvel and DC!

Though I wish they got this guy for Strange...
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 12/4/2014, 2:47 PM
Holy shit! [frick] yeah!
Bekss
Bekss - 12/4/2014, 2:48 PM
The moment the tweet appeared in my screen I thought Marvel was just trolling us.
Great to see Cucumber on a CBM
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 12/4/2014, 2:49 PM
@Doopie Haha exactly!
Kyos
Kyos - 12/4/2014, 2:49 PM
Dr. Stephen Smaug. It's on...!
Pasto
Pasto - 12/4/2014, 2:50 PM
@SauronsBANE
......Don't.
Bekss
Bekss - 12/4/2014, 2:50 PM
[frick]ing autocorrect
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 12/4/2014, 2:50 PM
@Doopie CUM BER BATCH yum
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 12/4/2014, 2:52 PM
Benedict Cumber-Strange

Bene-Steven Cumber-Strange

Yeah, that's all I got.
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