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...

By JoshWilding - Dec 04, 2014 03:12 PM EST

Filed Under: Doctor Strange

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?

Benedict Cumberbatch is... pic.twitter.com/uhk6anvNKO
— Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) December 4, 2014

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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 - 12/4/2014, 2:43 PM

There you go Marvel, redeem yourselves.

JamesMan - 12/4/2014, 2:43 PM

Hey, something to make up for the Netflix castings! I can dig it!

TwiztidThorn - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM

I'm glad it is finally official.

Nick56 - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM

Great week for casting

PymParticle - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM

I wish they had gone with someone like Viggo Mortensen.

Kurne - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM

Oh SH^T

FordEl - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM

*sigh

Reasonnnn - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH

GET THAT OSCAR CUM BERBATCH!

SauronsBANE - 12/4/2014, 2:44 PM

Whoa.

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 - 12/4/2014, 2:45 PM

"The Army of the Five Armies"

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 - 12/4/2014, 2:45 PM

I really DON'T have an opinion on this... so i'm just gonna leave this thread :/

Reasonnnn - 12/4/2014, 2:45 PM

@Doopie OH GOD YOU'VE DONE IT

RELEASE THE KRAKEN

Mrcool210 - 12/4/2014, 2:46 PM

BOO YAH!!!!!!

TucksFrom2015 - 12/4/2014, 2:46 PM

I kahn't even fathom it!

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 - 12/4/2014, 2:46 PM

@Doopie

NO DON'T DO THIS!

TheDarkPassenger - 12/4/2014, 2:47 PM

God damn it. [frick] me.

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 - 12/4/2014, 2:47 PM

Holy shit! [frick] yeah!

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 - 12/4/2014, 2:49 PM

@Doopie Haha exactly!

Kyos - 12/4/2014, 2:49 PM

Dr. Stephen Smaug. It's on...!

Pasto - 12/4/2014, 2:50 PM

@SauronsBANE
......Don't.

Bekss - 12/4/2014, 2:50 PM

[frick]ing autocorrect

Reasonnnn - 12/4/2014, 2:50 PM

@Doopie CUM BER BATCH yum

SauronsBANE - 12/4/2014, 2:52 PM

Benedict Cumber-Strange

Bene-Steven Cumber-Strange

Yeah, that's all I got.

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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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