UPDATE: Variety Confirms That Johnny Depp Is In Early Talks To Play DOCTOR STRANGE

UPDATE: Variety Confirms That Johnny Depp Is In Early Talks To Play DOCTOR STRANGE

For those of you doubting the report from Latino-Review that Johnny Depp was being eyed by Marvel Studios for the role of Dr. Stephen Strange in Doctor Strange, Variety has now confirmed that the Pirates of the Caribbean star is indeed in talks. Check it out!

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By JoshWilding - Jan 14, 2014 10:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Doctor Strange
Source: Variety


According to Variety, Johnny Depp is indeed in early discussions with Marvel Studios to play Doctor Strange in their planned solo movie featuring the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko creation. This confirms yesterday's report from Latino-Review, although the trade emphasises that discussions with the actor are early at this point. They also go on to mention that he's still committed to a fifth Pirates of the Caribbean and the Alice in Wonderland sequel, although it was mentioned last night that Disney would be willing to put those on hold to accommodate the star. 2016 stills seems like the likeliest release date for Doctor Strange. What do you guys think about this news?

UPDATE: Or not?




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thebamf
thebamf - 1/14/2014, 10:07 AM
Awww shhhiiitt!!!
JatevinM
JatevinM - 1/14/2014, 10:08 AM
Please please please let this happen
Desrow
Desrow - 1/14/2014, 10:09 AM
I hope it plays Doctor Strange and not the same persona of pirates, dark shadows and the lone ranger.
ezio619
ezio619 - 1/14/2014, 10:11 AM
eh.. not my first choice but depp is a good actor and i like that he is FINALLY changing things up with transcendence this year, i think depp is a good actor, i would have liked benedict cumberbatch for dr strange but who knows, this could not work out and maybe they cast someone else
Cap1
Cap1 - 1/14/2014, 10:12 AM
I am getting slightly tired of Depp, but when i think about him being in a Marvel movie, then think about it being Dr Strange, foiklrsdfu,
DefcoN
DefcoN - 1/14/2014, 10:12 AM
If money is not a problem, I say BRING IT!
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 1/14/2014, 10:12 AM
AWESOME!!
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 1/14/2014, 10:14 AM
WTF?!? Hmmmm....

Anyway, there going need Dr. Strange if The Avengers are going to face off against Thanos in The Avengers 3.
neonhero
neonhero - 1/14/2014, 10:14 AM
Benedict Cumberbatch for Dr. Strange.
QuestiontheAnswer
QuestiontheAnswer - 1/14/2014, 10:15 AM
They needed something better than that Antman [frick] up.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/14/2014, 10:15 AM
F@ck yeah!! I can dig it.
ezio619
ezio619 - 1/14/2014, 10:16 AM
plus depp is a big comic book fan and is a good actor
TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 1/14/2014, 10:16 AM
I honestly find it weird that this casting news popped up befor Doctor Strange was officially announced by Marvel as their next movie.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/14/2014, 10:17 AM
obnoxiousprime
obnoxiousprime - 1/14/2014, 10:17 AM
benedict cumberbatch would be a better candidate but I'll give Depp a chance.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/14/2014, 10:18 AM
ezio619
ezio619 - 1/14/2014, 10:19 AM
batmaniac- i dont think that will happen though that would be cool
CharlesLord
CharlesLord - 1/14/2014, 10:20 AM
i really dont want him as strange cuz i feel like its just gonna be weird johnny depp as usual. But if hes picked then ill have no choice but to ride with it
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 1/14/2014, 10:22 AM
Go for it! Hopefully tonight matches the frenzy of yesterday!
Dinotron
Dinotron - 1/14/2014, 10:22 AM
This week had been nothing but quality casting choices for marvel!
Thumbs up to that!
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 1/14/2014, 10:22 AM
im still in this camp of people. Maybe he will be baron mordo.
Dinotron
Dinotron - 1/14/2014, 10:23 AM
@batz11
Wow
He looks just like Strange in that pic!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/14/2014, 10:23 AM
Smarfi
Smarfi - 1/14/2014, 10:26 AM
The rumours were that Dr. Strange is going to be the star of phase 3. Depp is that star. Amazing actor that will draw a crowd. Well done Marvel.
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/14/2014, 10:28 AM
bring it on! i wanted depp or cumberbatch in the role so i'm easy either way.
ezio619
ezio619 - 1/14/2014, 10:29 AM
anyway man when comic con this year comes around its gonna be insane, we will have batman vs superman footage (hopefully) we will have the annual marvel studios panel with age of ultron footage, maybe some ant man footage since they start shooting in may and some phase 3 announcements!
GizmoEl
GizmoEl - 1/14/2014, 10:29 AM
Whos directing? Don't they have a say? I'd love for this be true but I'm interested who's helming it. What if they don't want depp as their first choice?
Dinotron
Dinotron - 1/14/2014, 10:29 AM
Seeing as Thor and cap both only have one more sequel (well technically 2 sequels for cap since winter soldier isn't released) they needed a big star to carry on the torch of phase 3 and drepp is a perfect choice to reel people in
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/14/2014, 10:30 AM
@ batz11

loved him in fear & loathing in las vegas as well,he was very STRANGE in that.
Skrull
Skrull - 1/14/2014, 10:31 AM
"Sources have told Latino Review that the Mouse House’s main main is in very early discussions with Marvel to take on the role of eccentric magician Steven Strange in “Doctor Strange,”..."

Variety sourced that article right back to Latino-Review. They did not confirm anything. It's still just the worod of one unreliable website.

Nothing to see here. Move along....
Abary
Abary - 1/14/2014, 10:31 AM
He seems like the obvious choice considering his popularity and Dr Strange's need to become popular, but until I actually see him in character I have doubts.
ezio619
ezio619 - 1/14/2014, 10:34 AM
thats strange(pun intended) that they dont have adirector yet and they are already getting their lea, hopefully that means they dont get tim burton,yikes!!
6of13
6of13 - 1/14/2014, 10:35 AM
Depp will be a major draw card for this movie. This movie is exciting at any rate. Still hoping BP will also be part of phase 3.
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