Dr. Strange - MCU Film

[Ice]

'Doctor Strange' Reportedly Will Skip the Origin Route


So, for Doctor Strange they've had a script in-house forever. It is a pretty standard origin story for Doctor Strange. It's got Baron Mordo as the bad guy. That's all gone. Marvel's new thing is no more origin stories. So, Doctor Strange movie no longer has an origin. It begins in medias res. It has Doctor Strange already established as the Sorcerer Supreme. It is a totally new script. Jon Spaihts is working totally new, On his own, without any of the previous stuff. Not even touching the previous script.

 

[DARKKNIGHT]

Might be for the best. I don't know a ton about his origin, but from what I've heard it seems like it might be best to just skip to the action. Hopefully other comic book movies will start doing the same.

 

[wyokid]

On one hand I'm really upset we won't see hus origin because it is great but on the other no more origin stories has been a comic book wet dream of mine for a very long time.

 

[DIrishB]

I wouldn't necessarily take the "skipping the origin" report as fact just yet, considering Feige specifically said Dr. Strange would be a "classic Marvel origin tale".

 

[wyokid]

I wouldn't necessarily take the "skipping the origin" report as fact just yet, considering Feige specifically said Dr. Strange would be a "classic Marvel origin tale".

Yeah, I was saying if it is true. I take everything as a rumor unless Marvel reports it on their site.

 

[Ice]

Yeah, I was saying if it is true. I take everything as a rumor unless Marvel reports it on their site.

Of course that's how you take it. It's how everyone takes it because that's what it is.

 

[DIrishB]

Jack Huston up for Dr. Strange role?

It's not being reported Jack Huston (who was probably by favorite actor on Boardwalk Empire, playing the horribly scarred Richard Harrow) is the likely choice for Dr. Strange. I'd love to see that happen. He's a fantastic actor and isn't a huge name, which would make him more likely to sign for multiple appearances in the role, both in film and possible television (perhaps showing up in The Defenders series).

 

[Captain Canuck]

Jack Huston up for Dr. Strange role?

It's not being reported Jack Huston (who was probably by favorite actor on Boardwalk Empire, playing the horribly scarred Richard Harrow) is the likely choice for Dr. Strange. I'd love to see that happen. He's a fantastic actor and isn't a huge name, which would make him more likely to sign for multiple appearances in the role, both in film and possible television (perhaps showing up in The Defenders series).

I really hope Dr Strange is in the Defenders.

 

[Ice]

JOAQUIN PHOENIX REPORTEDLY IN FINAL NEGOTIATIONS FOR "DOCTOR STRANGE"

 

[DARKKNIGHT]

JOAQUIN PHOENIX REPORTEDLY IN FINAL NEGOTIATIONS FOR "DOCTOR STRANGE"

I would REALLY prefer Jack Huston, but Joaquin is unquestionably a great actor. I just can't really see him in the part.

 

[DIrishB]

JOAQUIN PHOENIX REPORTEDLY IN FINAL NEGOTIATIONS FOR "DOCTOR STRANGE"

I would REALLY prefer Jack Huston, but Joaquin is unquestionably a great actor. I just can't really see him in the part.

That's my opinion as well. Huston looks far closer to Strange on a physical comparison. He's also a great actor, and not as big a star as Phoenix, which would likely open up the possibility for Huston as Strange to appear or at least cameo in The Defenders series a few years down the road. I'm not sure Phoenix would be as open to the idea or as willing to appear on the show.

Either way, both are great actors, and I'd have no problem with Phoenix getting the role, I just think Huston getting it would allow for more crossover appearance possibilities, while still, first and foremost, casting an extremely talented actor for the part.

 

[Zombipanda]

**** origins. I'm so sick of them and would be so happy to see them done away with for the time being. Ant-Man seems to be splitting the difference by leaving Pym's origin out of it and making it about Paul Rudd just jumping on in. I'd love to see Strange just do away with it altogether.

And Joaquin Phoenix is almost enough to make me forget how uninspiring their directorial choice is. Seriously, Phoenix is brilliant. It's clearly not a certain thing yet, but Marvel hasn't had an actor of his caliber in a lead role yet.

 

[DIrishB]

**** origins. I'm so sick of them and would be so happy to see them done away with for the time being. Ant-Man seems to be splitting the difference by leaving Pym's origin out of it and making it about Paul Rudd just jumping on in. I'd love to see Strange just do away with it altogether.

For heroes like Spider-Man and Batman, who've had their origin stories done onscreen already multiple times between film and television, I agree. For a character like Dr. Strange who is far less known to general audience, I disagree. They don't need to spend the whole movie focusing on his origin, nor will they, but it should at least be touched on so general audiences have an idea of how the guy came by his abilities.

And Joaquin Phoenix is almost enough to make me forget how uninspiring their directorial choice is. Seriously, Phoenix is brilliant. It's clearly not a certain thing yet, but Marvel hasn't had an actor of his caliber in a lead role yet.

Huston would be preferable. Phoenix is a great actor, but I just don't see him in the role. Granted, Marvel's casting is always spot on, so if they go with Phoenix I'm sure they had their reasons.

 

[DIrishB]

This article does a great job of breaking down why Phoenix may not play Dr. Strange.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=106864

There's no doubt he's a great actor, but it seems he's reluctant to sign a multi-picture contract, as well as the heavy use of green screen and CGI that's required for the film.

Like I've been saying, Jack Huston would be a perfect choice. He'd likely not have any issues signing a multi-picture deal, since it'd elevate him to an A-list actor essentially overnight, and he played a guy who was missing half his face on Boardwalk Empire, which required CGI. I doubt he'd have a problem with extensive CGI and green screen work that the film will require.

 

[Ice]

MARVEL IN 'FINAL STAGES' OF "DOCTOR STRANGE" UK SHOOT NEGOTIATIONS, WITH RUMORED 2016 RELEASE

 

[Captain Canuck]

Benedict Cumberbatch is Strange

 

[Ice]

I wonder if this is part of Marvel's special press/fan announcement for tomorrow morning?

 

[Captain Canuck]

Deadline: Benedict Cumberbatch in final negotiations for Doctor Strange

I wonder if this is part of Marvel's special press/fan announcement for tomorrow morning?

just barely beat you!

 

[Ice]

Pretty cool rendering by Anne Wu:

 

[DIrishB]

Pretty cool rendering by Anne Wu:

nice.

Can't wait to see the real thing. Just want to see how they do the costume, for one, and really can't wait for trailers (probably sometime early 2016, so awhile) to see how Cumby portrays Strange. I'm sure he'll be phenomenal in the role.

Doubt we'll see an official shot of Cumby as Strange for close to a year, from now. I figure if they've officially cast Strange, that pretty much establishes the July, 2016 date as Dr. Strange (as has been pretty much assumed, just no official word yet).

Still, he should do a great job.

Is it weird I refer to him as Cumby?

 

[mike3717]

Is it weird I refer to him as Cumby?

L'il bit.

 

[wyokid]

Benedict Cumberbatch is Strange

That's quite a shame. Hopefully this will mean they can focus more on making better Sherlock scripts though to avoid repeating last season.

 

[Captain Canuck]

That's quite a shame. Hopefully this will mean they can focus more on making better Sherlock scripts though to avoid repeating last season.

I really enjoyed the third series of Sherlock.

 

[Ice]

Film will be officially released on 11/4/16.

 

[SSJmole]

Benedict Cumberbatch is a great choice. I do think he's a great actor

 

[Ice]

Benedict Cumberbatch officially Dr. Strange

 

[DARKKNIGHT]

Benedict Cumberbatch officially Dr. Strange

Good. Outside of Jack Huston, he's one of the only rumored actors I could actually visualize in the role.

 

[Ice]

Tilda Swinton up for Ancient One role

I think Clea would be a better role for her to play, but this is still awesome nonetheless.

 

[Captain Canuck]

Tilda Swinton up for Ancient One role

I think Clea would be a better role for her to play, but this is still awesome nonetheless.

Female Ancient One... okay. She certainly looks like a mystical person. Was the Ancient One white though?

 

[DIrishB]

Female Ancient One... okay. She certainly looks like a mystical person. Was the Ancient One white though?

Asian, I believe (real name is Yao):

Its an interesting choice, and one I'm fully ok with. I like when they switch things up a bit from the comics.