Ethan Hawke Interested In DOCTOR STRANGE Role; Praises Director Scott Derrickson

Ethan Hawke Interested In DOCTOR STRANGE Role; Praises Director Scott Derrickson

While Joaquin Phoenix is still considered a hot favourite to play the Sorcerer Supreme in Marvel's Doctor Strange, rumour has it that Ethan Hawke is a possible contender too. So, is he interested in reuniting with director Scott Derrickson? Absolutely! Hit the jump for details...

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By JoshWilding - Oct 01, 2014 03:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Doctor Strange
Source: MTV News
Ethan Hawke worked with director Scott Derrickson on Sinister and has recently been rumoured to be in the running for the lead role in Doctor Strange by an extremly unreliable site (if you got your hopes up that it was true, Variety's Marc Graser has already debunked it). In the following interview with MTV News, Hawke confirms that he would be very interested in playing the Marvel character if the filmmaker were to offer it to him. However, it's also clear that he hasn't been approached and while his interest and enthusiasm is great to see...he's no Joaquin Phoenix in all honesty!


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DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 10/1/2014, 3:37 PM
Don't get involved Hawke! You're not gonna ruin the most incredible casting in CBM history, I need Phoenix!
PAF
PAF - 10/1/2014, 3:38 PM
I can't stand him. He is so pretentious. He said Redford wasn't a good actor, just lucky.
ThornBerry
ThornBerry - 10/1/2014, 3:40 PM
He isn't Doctor Strange.
kinghulk
kinghulk - 10/1/2014, 3:45 PM
i hope he doesn't get the role and i hope Phoenix doesn't get it either
Kurne
Kurne - 10/1/2014, 3:46 PM
Frosty said it was still Joaquin.
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/1/2014, 3:48 PM
I'd be more than down with this!
JamesMan
JamesMan - 10/1/2014, 3:51 PM
Phoenix or Hawke.

War of the bird people.
GiantNerd
GiantNerd - 10/1/2014, 3:55 PM
I think it could work but part of me doesn't feel right about the idea of Ethan. He's a great actor but it just doesn't seem to click for Strange. I've been wrong about Marvel casting before though.
MFDOOM
MFDOOM - 10/1/2014, 4:02 PM
Joaquin needs to slim down a bit for sure, though.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 10/1/2014, 4:03 PM
Still rooting for Pedro Pascal.
Indy
Indy - 10/1/2014, 4:04 PM
I be cool with this!
Dingbat
Dingbat - 10/1/2014, 4:05 PM
fine. whatever
Super12
Super12 - 10/1/2014, 4:09 PM
Who isn't interested in this role?
AllHailMegatron
AllHailMegatron - 10/1/2014, 4:09 PM
Now this I can get excited about.


First?
SuperPickle
SuperPickle - 10/1/2014, 4:11 PM
Yeah, Phoenix is absolutely my first choice between the two, but Ethan Hawke is no slouch.
Folchibas
Folchibas - 10/1/2014, 4:15 PM
Please God no. One of the worst actors for any role ever.
HeisenbergSaysRelax
HeisenbergSaysRelax - 10/1/2014, 4:22 PM
He can't be Strange, he's already Osborn in my MCU Spidey Reboot Fancast. Quit stealin' my actors, Marvel. Ya' unoriginal bastards.
SirDuckAlot
SirDuckAlot - 10/1/2014, 4:24 PM
If Marvel cast Hawke I think for most people the movie will feel cheap.
HeisenbergSaysRelax
HeisenbergSaysRelax - 10/1/2014, 4:24 PM
@GliderMan

How the [frick] do you not know who Hawke or Phoenix are? That shouldn't even be possible.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 10/1/2014, 4:26 PM
Wouldn't be upset if he got the role.
Ace101
Ace101 - 10/1/2014, 4:29 PM
NOAH WHYLE! The lead actor from falling skies. Hire him!
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 10/1/2014, 4:29 PM
Not sure about Ethan Hawke yet. He is a good actor. I would like someone who has an exotic otherwordly look if possible.
TankD
TankD - 10/1/2014, 4:30 PM
To say Ethan Hawke is pretentious and saying phoenix is not is just idiotic. I guess you guys didnt see im still here phoenix is a pre madonna douche bag that wouldnt be caught near a comic film. Hes pretentious when Hawke is a talented everyman whos been great all his films(though im a fan of his 90s films.) While I do enjoy phoenix's work. He is not right for any comic role because he is in all honesty an asshole who doesnt give a shit about his fans or image.
thunderforce
thunderforce - 10/1/2014, 4:32 PM
I hope he gets it Phoenix is too strange to play strange .
ManDeth
ManDeth - 10/1/2014, 4:32 PM
Phoenix is a lifeless dud onscreen. How could he give humor to Strange when needed?

Hawke is probably better suited for the requirements of the part.

sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 10/1/2014, 4:35 PM
I get the feeling Hawke wants this movie because Derrickson is directing. Would he still feel the same about Dr. Strange if Derrickson was not directing?
arsonjack
arsonjack - 10/1/2014, 4:37 PM
Ethan Hawke is fun and a better actor for the role, phoenix is a downer
TheCritique
TheCritique - 10/1/2014, 4:39 PM
Ethan WHo????
gambgel
gambgel - 10/1/2014, 4:40 PM
Hawke fits Marvel world much more than Phoenix.

Joaquin was too ambitious of an idea, and most of us kind of knew he wouldnt be interested in a multipicture deal.

Ethan on other hand, is a pretty solid choice and would stay more than happy, so... Im all for it
dapug88
dapug88 - 10/1/2014, 4:42 PM
My only reason for not being excited about phoenix is if he's not committed to doing multiple pictures like 6 or more. From what I read that's one of the major hiccups in this deal. I hope I'm wrong, phoenix would be an amazing Dr strange but Ethan Hawke with Scott derrickson directing wouldn't be too bad either.
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