Dr. Strange - MCU Film

[DIrishB]

Looks like Marvel are finally getting the ball rolling on Dr. Strange for Phase 3.

Marvel meeting with several directors and writers for Dr. Strange film

What's interesting is the info regarding them finding it difficult to adapt and mesh Strange's supernatural and weirder subject matter with the more sci-fi/tech related focus of the other films. However, with Feige pushing for it to happen and Marvel's habit of great casting and hiring decent writing teams, I think it'll turn out well and work with the other films. In fact it'd be interesting to see them tackle the supernatural elements. I also think it could serve as a good way of introducing Hel and other Asgardian realms which involve the supernatural, not to mention non-Asgardian supernatural realms. Just think a cool little cameo of Strange peering through the Eye of Agamatto and giving us a glimpse of Surtur or some other big bad would be a great post credit scene for the film and be a nice way of tying it into the existing mythology while allowing it to expand in its own direction.

 

[Ice]

Bleeding Cool mentions rumor of Mads Mikkelsen for Doctor Strange role:

 

[wyokid]

Hmmm. That goes directly against my casting of Benedict Cumberbatch

 

[Victor Von Doom]

Karl Urban for angry suave Stephen Strange.

 

[Ice]

MARVEL STUDIOS REPORTEDLY FINDS "DOCTOR STRANGE" DIRECTOR

 

[Ice]

Rumour: Marvel Quite Like The Idea Of Jared Leto As Doctor Strange

 

[DIrishB]

MARVEL STUDIOS REPORTEDLY FINDS "DOCTOR STRANGE" DIRECTOR

Nice!

I'd presume this means Dr. Strange is scheduled as the second film for 2016, after Cap 3.

Rumour: Marvel Quite Like The Idea Of Jared Leto As Doctor Strange

That's an interesting choice. He's a great actor, and not an obvious choice. That does seem to fit Marvel's habit of surprising but perfect casting choices.

 

[wyokid]

Ew. Anyone but Leto

 

[vintsukka]

Sounds like a weird choice, but the fact that they've been spot on with most of their casting choices earns them the benefit of the doubt from me. I'm still in love with the idea of Mads Mikkelsen as Strange though.

 

[Drunken Pickle]

Ew. Anyone but Leto

Taylor Lautner?

 

[DIrishB]

Ew. Anyone but Leto

Jim Belushi, then?

Seriously, Leto is a great actor, and with his hair cut short, a goatee, and some black hair dye can look the part quite well, besides likely play the role perfectly.

You seem to be completely overlooking how spot on Marvel is with their casting choices. Why would you assume that would change here? No offense, but Marvel is going to know who should play their roles better than any of us. We may have our opinions, but theirs is the only one that counts. Besides, it's an inherently better and more inspired choice than Johnny Depp.

Granted, it's not been confirmed, but the same sources that reported the Dr. Strange film and director reported this, so it's likely.

Taylor Lautner?

I heard rumors Marvel were meeting with Lady Gaga for the role of Captain Marvel.

 

[wyokid]

I can't stand to even look at Leto. Something about his face just infuriates me. I can't explain it.

 

[DIrishB]

I can't stand to even look at Leto. Something about his face just infuriates me. I can't explain it.

That's... weird.

Sorry, mate. Again, it's not confirmed, but I can definitely see Marvel taking this route.

Sounds like a weird choice, but the fact that they've been spot on with most of their casting choices earns them the benefit of the doubt from me. I'm still in love with the idea of Mads Mikkelsen as Strange though.

I'm quite glad Mikkelsen isn't up for the part. I like Mikkelsen, but he'd be wrong for the role of Dr. Strange. Mikkelsen tends to downplay and come across as somewhat reserved in every role I've seen him in, almost a bit wooden. Also, physically, he doesn't really fit the look. Strange is a handsome guy, Mikkelsen is... awkward looking.

 

[Captain Canuck]

That's... weird.

I was going to say… strange.

badump tch

 

[E]

I can't stand to even look at Leto. Something about his face just infuriates me. I can't explain it.

He's too pretty.

 

[Captain Canuck]

He's too pretty.

His eyes are really close together.

 

[DIrishB]

Did Jared Leto sleep with all your girlfriends or something?

 

[Captain Canuck]

Did Jared Leto sleep with all your girlfriends or something?

I've got nothing against the guy. I'm just saying his eyes are really close together.

 

[DIrishB]

I've got nothing against the guy. I'm just saying his eyes are really close together.

That's because this is Jared Leto's dad:

 

[wyokid]

Did Jared Leto sleep with all your girlfriends or something?

Knowing my ex-girlfriend, probably.

 

[mike3717]

He seems kind of young. Other than that, with a haircut and a goatee he looks the part.

 

[DIrishB]

Knowing my ex-girlfriend, probably.

Ouch.

He seems kind of young.

He's 42, so he's definitely in the right age range. He just looks young, but...

Other than that, with a haircut and a goatee he looks the part.

Exactly. A bit of white hair coloring at the temples and he'd be a damn good choice physically. Talent-wise, I'm sure he's spot on.

 

[Zules123]

He doesn't seem and look like a Dr. Strange kind of guy. They should definitely use a different actor, like one that looks older since Dr. Strange is older

 

[DIrishB]

He doesn't seem and look like a Dr. Strange kind of guy. They should definitely use a different actor, like one that looks older since Dr. Strange is older

Hair coloring can make a huge difference. Like I said, dye his hair jet black, grow a goatee and dye it black, and dye some white at the temples and he'll look pretty darn spot on.

And it's only a rumor at this point, though likely a rumor that has some weight and validity to it. And given Marvel's spectacular track record regarding casting for the various roles in the MCU, it's strange (see what I did there?) people are against the prospect of Leto playing the role. I assure you, Marvel/Feige and their casting directors are far better at this than we are.

 

[DIrishB]

Looks like Marvel are eyeing Benedict Cumberbatch or Tom Hardy to play Dr. Strange

Either would be great, and a better choice than Jared Leto (though I'm not opposed to Leto playing the role). Hardy and Cumberbatch are more obvious choices than Leto, but would probably fit the role better. If I had to choose between the two I'd go with Cumberbatch, only because he can bring an aspect of mystery and elusiveness to the role. While Hardy could definitely do the same, I just think Cumberbatch could do it better. Plus Cumberbatch's slight and thin build fits the body type of the role better than Hardy's more muscular physique and bone structure. Of course Hardy could lose weight/muscle mass for the role, but he can't change his bone structure.

 

[Drunken Pickle]

Looks like Marvel are eyeing Benedict Cumberbatch or Tom Hardy to play Dr. Strange

Either would be great, and a better choice than Jared Leto (though I'm not opposed to Leto playing the role). Hardy and Cumberbatch are more obvious choices than Leto, but would probably fit the role better. If I had to choose between the two I'd go with Cumberbatch, only because he can bring an aspect of mystery and elusiveness to the role. While Hardy could definitely do the same, I just think Cumberbatch could do it better. Plus Cumberbatch's slight and thin build fits the body type of the role better than Hardy's more muscular physique and bone structure. Of course Hardy could lose weight/muscle mass for the role, but he can't change his bone structure.

Hardy is one of my favorite actors but I cannot picture him as Strange. Like you said, bone structure and too muscular. Cumberbatch I'm indifferent about I guess. For some reason, when I'm picturing him with a moustache (I'm aware Strange sports a goatee) all I can see is him looking like John Waters without the buggy eyes.

 

[Ice]

The reports I've seen say Marvel wants them both for the film, but not exactly for the same role of Stephen Strange, at least from how I've perceived it.

Benedict could likely pull off the Sorcerer Supreme, but I can't see Hardy fitting that role. He'd better fit either Baron Mordo or Dormammu (which that case would be part voice/motion capture).

 

[Zombipanda]

I want Mads Mikkelsen for this role.

But the choice of director worries me more than the casting rumors.

 

[Ice]

Edgar Ramirez Reveals He's 'Talking' With Scott Derrickson About 'Doctor Strange'


Actor Edgar Ramirez had nothing but praise for Deliver Us From Evil writer/director Scott Derrickson, telling SPINOFF ONLINE he's been "a huge fan" of the filmmaker's work since The Exorcism of Emily Rose. It's little surprise then that the duo is looking beyond the horror film, which opens July 2, to Derrickson's next project: Marvel's Doctor Strange.

 

[Ice]

Benedict Cumberbatch shoots down Doctor Strange rumors, while Joaquin Phoenix is now rumored for the role.