Joaquin Phoenix Breaks Silence On DOCTOR STRANGE

Joaquin Phoenix Breaks Silence On DOCTOR STRANGE

Without going into great detail, actor Joaquin Phoenix has finally addressed rumors that he was almost Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme, and he also reveals certain comic books he's fond of. Check it out!

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Nov 12, 2014 09:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Doctor Strange
Source: Playboy


Though Benedict Cumberbatch seems to be all but confirmed to lead Marvel's 2016 Doctor Strange adaptation, actor Joaquin Phoenix was reportedly in talks to play the Sorcerer Supreme at one point, before those talks eventually fell through. Well, during an interview with Playboy magazine, the three-time Oscar-nominated actor finally addressed the casting rumor. "I can't talk about it," Phoenix started. "I’ve met on all sorts of movies throughout the years. What seems appealing about some of them is the idea of pushing myself in a way that’s out of my comfort zone. But really, it’s what I’m always looking for—good characters, big ideas and a passionate filmmaker. If those things line up with any kind of movie, I have interest in it." When asked if he has ever regretted turning down a role in a big movie, maybe a different Marvel movie or even Batman v Superman, Joaquin Phoenix admitted there is one. "There’s only one movie I regret saying no to—except the person who ended up doing it was so good and was absolutely meant to do it, so I don’t have any regrets. I’m not going to say which one, but it was a really big hit. It’s getting to the point where they’re making some pretty decent movies. I thought Iron Man was fantastic."  Furthermore, Joaquin Phoenix was asked did he like comic books growing up, to which he replied,  "There’s some great Batman stuff and classic Frank Miller Dark Knight stuff and Arkham Asylum. But I was always a big Wolverine guy. I love Wolverine—big [frick]ing great dramatic character. They’re all conflicted, and they’re really interesting." What do you think?

Directed by Scott Derrickson, Doctor Strange is scheduled to hit theaters on November 6, 2016!
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Pasto
Pasto - 11/12/2014, 9:03 AM
Always first dammit.
starkresilient
starkresilient - 11/12/2014, 9:22 AM
great actor but he would be terrible during promo tour unlike other marvel actors. also great taste about iron man
Starfox
Starfox - 11/12/2014, 9:23 AM

Joaquin Phoenix for Wolverine!!!
FilmDork1221
FilmDork1221 - 11/12/2014, 9:27 AM
Joseph Fiennes is my choice for Strange if it doesn't work out with Cumberbatch
Nemeres
Nemeres - 11/12/2014, 9:29 AM
Too bad he passed on Luthor. My head would have gone kaboom.
BlackFlash
BlackFlash - 11/12/2014, 9:29 AM
Great actor but glad he's not doing it, I don't know if his head would be in it for multi picture deal.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 11/12/2014, 9:29 AM
LOL… I don't think HugeAckman would let Phoenix take his Wolverine role away.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/12/2014, 9:32 AM
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/12/2014, 9:32 AM
Ignition
Ignition - 11/12/2014, 9:34 AM
PLAYBOY: In three decades as an actor, you’ve received Oscar nominations for Gladiator, Walk the Line and The Master, won a best actor Golden Globe for Walk the Line and been nominated for dozens of other U.S. and international awards. You’re most identified with isolated, intense, troubled characters in films by some of the most individualistic directors, including, most recently, Her by Spike Jonze, the upcoming Inherent Vice by Paul Thomas Anderson and a new dramatic film by Woody Allen. Aspects of your life and your off-screen behavior have caused some to think of you as eccentric, unfiltered, maybe even unhinged. Can we discuss what’s real and what’s not about that?

PHOENIX: Oh boy.

lmao
theHuch
theHuch - 11/12/2014, 9:35 AM
I would love to see Phoenix play Old Man Logan. He would totally be able to pull that off.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 11/12/2014, 9:36 AM
Comeon over to Fox Phoenix! lol



Lozzy
Lozzy - 11/12/2014, 9:37 AM
I have a feeling that the role he regrets passing on was Bruce Banner in Avengers.
Theace69
Theace69 - 11/12/2014, 9:37 AM
Joaquin Phoenix for Wolverine indeed.
BigMikeReviews
BigMikeReviews - 11/12/2014, 9:38 AM
I'm curious to know if he was talking to WB about Luthor
JAC
JAC - 11/12/2014, 9:40 AM
@BigMikeReviews It was confirmed that he turned down the role since, like w/ Doctor Strange, he didn't want to sign a multi-picture deal.
MsDarkPhoenix
MsDarkPhoenix - 11/12/2014, 9:41 AM
I want to change my last name to Phoenix too.
JAC
JAC - 11/12/2014, 9:41 AM
I thought he would be an excellent Doctor Strange/Luthor. Oh well :/
ChillBill66
ChillBill66 - 11/12/2014, 9:42 AM
Somebody please find a loophole in the Fox/X-Men contract and suit Joaquin Phoenix up as Wolverine in Avengers 3. Make it an issue like Quicksilver/ Scarlet Witch. When he mentioned it, I could instantly see it!!!
rsahadi
rsahadi - 11/12/2014, 9:42 AM
He's really looking terrible lately. Looks like he's aged almost 20 years in the past 10 years.
EhMaybeSays
EhMaybeSays - 11/12/2014, 9:44 AM
Joaquin Phoenix as Wolverine confirmed.
GoldenBoy02
GoldenBoy02 - 11/12/2014, 9:50 AM
Nah, I don`t see him as Wolverine, but he`d be a great VICTOR VON DOOM.
Think about it.
GoldenBoy02
GoldenBoy02 - 11/12/2014, 9:52 AM
or the Joker.
DavidGray
DavidGray - 11/12/2014, 9:53 AM
Maybe he passed on being the Joker in The Dark Knight...
Comicbookguy543
Comicbookguy543 - 11/12/2014, 9:53 AM
He would make an awesome Maximus the Mad in the Inhumans film!
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 11/12/2014, 9:54 AM
Lmao y'all funny

Actor says he like Wolverine comics......


Y'all like OMG He's going to Wolverine!!!

Lol come back to earth ppl
Moviefanatic14
Moviefanatic14 - 11/12/2014, 9:57 AM
So he basically said in his own little way that it was ironman he regrets not doing but rdj has done such a great job he can't really regret it, man I wish he had taken the luthor role, maybe offer the joker to him, sounds like he'd be up for playing wolverine when Hugh jackman steps down
Moviefanatic14
Moviefanatic14 - 11/12/2014, 9:58 AM
Unless of course he also meant he regrets not doing the hulk
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 11/12/2014, 9:59 AM
He would be great for Maximus the Mad

Imagine him and Vin diesel in some scenes together
Asmodeus
Asmodeus - 11/12/2014, 9:59 AM
@DavidGray I read that like he was suggesting he passed on Iron Man but in a round about way.
Asmodeus
Asmodeus - 11/12/2014, 10:02 AM
I know people are excited to think he could play Wolverine but there is no way in hell Fox replaces a 46 year old Jackman with a 40 year old Phoenix. They will want someone with longevity if and when they replace Jackman.
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