Marvel has had director Scott Derrickson attached to Doctor Strange since June but Derrickson has not had a lead actor in place. Many expected Marvel would announce Joaquin Phoenix to be their Doctor Strange during Comic-Con this year but it never materialized. Now after a long and thorough search, Marvel finally has nailed down the Sorcerer Supreme.
The longtime fan favorite choice to play Doctor Strange, Mr. Benedict Cumberbatch, has officially signed on to play Doctor Stephen Strange! Doctor Strange is set to hit theaters on November 4, 2016 in the immediate aftermath of Captain America: Civil War.
Marvel's cinematic universe has largely focused on earth and technological and scientific enhancements for their superheroes. This year they opened up the galactic side of the universe with Guardians of the Galaxy and Doctor Strange will open up the mystical part of the universe.
It is also important to note that while Doctor Strange will not deal with who superheroes should answer too like Captain America: Civil War will, it has been rumored that the film will introduce us to the main villain for Doctor Strange. In early November, Marvel announced they have added Daniel Bruhl to the cast of Captain America: Civil War. Deadline reported that Bruhl will be introduced in Civil War before becoming the main villain that Cumberbatch will face.
Marvel is also looking to lock up the remaining heroes needed for their upcoming Netflix series. They have Charlie Cox locked down to play Daredevil but were still looking for their Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist.
According to Deadline, Marvel has selected Krysten Ritter to be the lead role in AKA Jessica Jones. With Krysten Ritter now reportedly attached, Melissa Rosenburg, the show runner, can move forward with the production and planning of the show.
Deadline is also reporting that Marvel has focused on Mike Colter to play Luke Cage. Colter did chemistry reads with Ritter and the reported runner up Teresa Palmer.
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