Dr. Strange - Benedict Cumberbatch Cast!

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  1. Savage Dragon

    Savage Dragon Not really all that savage Moderator

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    Awesome! I think he'll make a great Dr. Strange. I just hope they let him keep his accent.
     
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  2. BeatleJWOL

    BeatleJWOL Commodore Commodore

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    Not confirmed; just a lot of lazy linking to this Deadline piece that mentions
    Nothing confirmed, and Joaquin Phoenix was in "negotiations" before he dropped out of the role too.
     
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  3. Professor Zoom

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    Interesting. Good for him.
     
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  4. Agent Richard07

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    Cumby is a good choice.

    If this is true then he's got lots of notable characters under his belt. First Sherlock Holmes, then Khan, now Dr. Strange.
     
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  5. Savage Dragon

    Savage Dragon Not really all that savage Moderator

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    And don't forget the voice of Smaug.
     
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  6. Beagleman

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    Love Benedict, yet would have loved it more to see Ethan Hawke get the gig.
     
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  7. Chris3123

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    Good choice! He definitely has the commanding voice for it.

    I personally wouldn't mind too much if this Strange had a British accent, as having an American accent isn't an integral part of his character. But you know there will be people that will go "But Dr. Strange isn't British!!!!"

    And sure enough, I just saw exactly than in a comment on the SuperheroHype article. :lol:
     
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  8. Timelord Victorious

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  9. Sto-Vo-Kory

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    And Frankenstein's monster, in a play that I'll be seeing just a few short minutes from now. :)
     
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  10. JD

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    I hope he get's it. My only minor complaint is that it'll probably mean another delay for Sherlock.
     
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  11. Saga

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    Cumberbatch will be good. if there is ever a scene where Dr Strange encounters Loki i fear the fangirls will melt.
     
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  12. Alidar Jarok

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    Yeah, I'm waiting for something more official before I consider it official. Although there's a big Marvel thing tomorrow, so it might be announced then.

    Either way, perhaps the thread should be about Dr. Strange as a whole rather than Benedict Cumberbatch?
     
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  13. Roshi

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    Excellent!
     
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  14. Nerys Myk

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    Throw in Matt Smith and I know one young lady who would vaporize.
     
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  15. Enterprise1701

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    I'm psyched! :techman:
     
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  16. Tosk

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    Maybe negotiations with Cumberbatch will fall through and Marvel will go with Benicio Del Toro instead. ;)
     
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  17. Captaindemotion

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    If they can't get him, they could always cast Johnny Lee Millar. ;)
     
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  18. Sindatur

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    I don't have any experience with the character in the comics, so, can't speak to ability to act out the personality, but, someone once mentioned Nathan Stark played by Ed Quinn on Eureka, and looks wise, he would be perfect, IMHO
     
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  19. Agent Richard07

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    Robert Downey Jr. would have been great but he's taken.
     
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  20. RJDiogenes

    RJDiogenes Idealistic Cynic and Canon Champion Premium Member

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    I once joked that it would be either Benedict Cumberbatch or Zachary Quinto. :rommie:

    Actually, you're right. I never thought of him, but he'd be very good.
     
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