Dr. Strange - Benedict Cumberbatch Cast!

[Skywalker]

So here's a really well-written Grantland article about the publication history of Doctor Strange, the character himself, and the style of the comic over the decades, with an emphasis on its early Ditko years. It's nothing really new to those who are familiar with Strange, but it's a really good read for both them and for those who don't know a whole lot about the Sorcerer Supreme.

 

[Captaindemotion]

So here's a really well-written Grantland article about the publication history of Doctor Strange, the character himself, and the style of the comic over the decades, with an emphasis on its early Ditko years. It's nothing really new to those who are familiar with Strange, but it's a really good read for both them and for those who don't know a whole lot about the Sorcerer Supreme.

An excellent article indeed, thanks for posting.

 

[ManOnTheWave]

If they can't get him, they could always cast Johnny Lee Millar.

He'll have to check his availability.

 

[JD]

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

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

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

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

I read somewhere that Nathan Stark was actually inspired by Tony Stark, so it's not real surprising that the actor cast as him would also be a good Tony.

 

[Skywalker]

Now the thread title is correct.

Marvel has officially confirmed Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange.

 

[TheSeeker]

I may have jumped the gun creating this thread but I'm glad I was right in the end. I think it's great casting.

 

[kirk55555]

This is great news. I wanted to see Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange since the possibility came up, and I think he'll do great.

 

[Enterprise is Great]

Great news. I've never been a Dr. Strange fan. I just couldn't get into it for some reason. I'll see it now for sure though. Cumberbatch ill kill it in the role.

 

[Set Harth]

Maybe negotiations with Cumberbatch will fall through and Marvel will go with Benicio Del Toro instead.

He's already playing the Collector.

 

[Amaris]

All of my yes!

 

[Rowan Sjet]

Sigh. I'm not a fan of this casting, but I'll wait for the trailers to see if it works out.

 

[RJDiogenes]

Me, neither, but that's just because he's formerly been associated with projects that I don't like. He'll probably be okay.

 

[JD]

I'm a big Cumberbatch fan, so this makes me very happy.

 

[Taylirious]

I thought Cumberbatch was the man? I thought it was what fandom wanted???

 

[Nerys Myk]

Fandom is fickle.

 

[The Old Mixer]

"Fandom" isn't one guy. You guys may have noticed that people around here, for instance, tend to disagree about a few things.

 

[Nerys Myk]

"Fandom" isn't one guy. You guys may have noticed that people around here, for instance, tend to disagree about a few things.

You're wrong about that.

 

[M.A.C.O.]

Fandom's are fickle though. Pick a franchise, any franchise

Star Trek
Star Wars
Doctor Who
James Bond
LOTR/Hobbit
DC Comics + Movies
Marvel Comics + Movies
Transformers

Select 10 fans from each respective fandom, put them in a room and then ask them to come to a consensus about what their fandom is and what it should be about.

It would be like herding cats.

 

[Sindatur]

Fandom's are fickle though. Pick a franchise, any franchise

Star Trek
Star Wars
Doctor Who
James Bond
LOTR/Hobbit
DC Comics + Movies
Marvel Comics + Movies
Transformers

Select 10 fans from each respective fandom, put them in a room and then ask them to come to a consensus about what their fandom is and what it should be about.

It would be like herding cats.

Nah, although difficult, herding 10 cats is possible.

 

[Alidar Jarok]

Fandom's are fickle though. Pick a franchise, any franchise

Star Trek
Star Wars
Doctor Who
James Bond
LOTR/Hobbit
DC Comics + Movies
Marvel Comics + Movies
Transformers

Select 10 fans from each respective fandom, put them in a room and then ask them to come to a consensus about what their fandom is and what it should be about.

It would be like herding cats.

Fans disagreeing isn't the same as fans being fickle, though.