Marvel's DOCTOR STRANGE: November 4, 2016 (2 Viewers)

[Sam Favate]

Marvel confirmed this today as coming out Nov. 4, 2016. They did not confirm Cumberbatch, however.

Lots more here:

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/10/28/marvel-studios-reveal/

 

[dpippel]

Holy crap! Those are some HUGE announcements! Thanks for the link Sam.

 

[Todd H]

Oooooooh...that link set my nerd senses tingling.

 

[DavidJ]

I don't know anything about this character, but I've enjoyed everything in the MCU, so I will be checking this out.

 

[Ejanss]

Marvel confirmed this today as coming out Nov. 4, 2016. They did not confirm Cumberbatch, however.

He's still officially being "approached" for "negotiations". As to whether he actually turns it down, though...has Benny ever turned down anything yet??

Lots more here:

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/10/28/marvel-studios-reveal/

The Panther movie, like the Inhumans and Ant-Man movies, is more a case of plain muleheaded stubbornness dating back to before the MCU:
It originally began as Wesley Snipes being full of himself enough in the 90's to want to play "the only black superhero"(sic) as a role model, and settled for Blade instead.
After the Avengers, it became more a case of "Well, ya gotta do the Panther joining the team...", although apart from explaining Vibranium, nobody could really remember why.

As for Avengers' inevitable Two-Part Finale...okay, who didn't want to admit they saw that one coming? It's become peer-pressure now, after Harry Potter, and Hunger Games feels jealous if Twilight gets one.
Still, the I-word does give us a distinct hint who's in it, even if it does sound like a finale. (I sort of hate to admit, I'm sort of feeling sorry for Robert Downey Jr., and just hoping they wrap it up so the old guy can take a break.)

 

[Sean Bryan]

 

[Sean Bryan]

The Marvel Studios president then talked about his passion project, Doctor Strange, which will introduce magic in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "It takes a while to work on these movies before they're ready to come to you in theaters," said Kevin Feige. "Doctor Stephen Strange, brilliant neurosurgeon, bit of an arrogant fellow who gets in a car accident and ruins what he thinks are the tools of his trade: his hands." He continued, "In the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the supernatural, that involves everything from quantum mechanics to string theory. The idea of this film is to open up a whole new corner of the cinematic universe. We want to enter, through Strange, the world of parallel dimensions."

 

[Sean Bryan]

Marvel has officially confirmed Cumberbatch as Steven Strangehttp://marvel.com/news/movies/23754/benedict_cumberbatch_to_play_doctor_strange

 

[dpippel]

Bummer.

 

[Lou Sytsma]

I should be more excited about this but frankly so far the idea of Cumberbatch being cast to play a role has been far more exciting than him actually playing the role - outside of Sherlock.

 

[Brett_M]

I think he's a fine actor and will bring something weighty to the character of Dr. Strange. I like the director as well. I hope it is a dark thriller with occult overtones. Definitely should be a different type of Marvel film.

 

[Brett_M]

Speaking of the director, I just finished watching his latest - Deliver Us From Evil. If Scott Derrickson brings half of the chills of that film, we're in for a dark, scary ride.

 

[Chuck Anstey]

I think Dr. Strange has the best chance to be a breakout hit compared to the other Phase 3 movies. The others suffer from "Pick a common super power from column A and B, pick a common weakness from column C and pick your common super villain from column D" so even if well made it is the same thing all over again. Dr. Strange can bring something new and if it is well made, might strike a chord with audiences. It is the one I have my highest hopes for but I am down a bit on Cumberbatch playing the role. I want the character to stand out, not the actor and Cumberbatch seems to have a bit of cult of personality going more than being a great actor so I worry the Dr Strange character will be modified for him and his style the fans like to see him do.

 

[Sean Bryan]

Rachel McAdams has joined the cast.

http://www.thewrap.com/rachel-mcadams-to-star-in-marvels-doctor-strange/

I don't know what role she'll be playing, but I liked her performance in True Detective.

 

[Sam Favate]

FWIW


Spider-Man actor spotted on Doctor Strange set:


http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/641805-spider-man-doctor-strange-set#/slide/1

 

[Sean Bryan]

FWIW

Spider-Man actor spotted on Doctor Strange set:

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/641805-spider-man-doctor-strange-set#/slide/1

I wonder if they'd have Spidey make two cameos before his first solo film?

More likely that Holland was just visiting, especially since the director posted the pictures of him. But who knows?

 

[Sean Bryan]

First official look at Doctor Strange!

 

[Robert Crawford]

Somebody tell me about Doctor Strange. Is he a good guy? Who does he partnered up with? What are his powers or abilities? Is this film really necessary?

 

[Sean Bryan]

Here is a pretty decent summary of what the character is about.



Just as Guardians of the Galaxy opened up a new corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (space adventures), Doctor Strange is set to open up the mystical/magical elements of the MCU. So, sure, I'd say it is necessary for the MCU to continue to deliver new things.

 

[Sean Bryan]

Official concept art

And a set photo from Nepal