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The Star Trek Into Darkness actor is in final negotiations with Marvel for the lead role in the upcoming superhero movie, according to Deadline.
He will star as Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange - a former neurosurgeon who serves as the sorcerer supreme and the primary protector of earth against magical and mystical threats - in the live-action film.
The 38-year-old star is said to have been approached by the studio after talks with 'Walk The Line' actor Joaquin Phoenix came to an end. However, Jared Leto and Tom Hardy have also been mentioned in regards to the coveted role.
John Spaihts is currently writing the script for the film - which is to be directed by Scott Derrickson - following a first draft penned by Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer.
Doctor Strange was hatched by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko during the Marvel Comics heyday of the early 1960s and the studio's Kevin Feige is to produce the upcoming feature film.
Meanwhile, Doctor Strange is set for release in 2016.
This is how Twitter reacted to the news of Benedict’s new role:
The jokers:
The fans:
The not so happy:
The Star Trek Into Darkness actor is in final negotiations with Marvel for the lead role in the upcoming superhero movie, according to Deadline.
He will star as Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange - a former neurosurgeon who serves as the sorcerer supreme and the primary protector of earth against magical and mystical threats - in the live-action film.
The 38-year-old star is said to have been approached by the studio after talks with 'Walk The Line' actor Joaquin Phoenix came to an end. However, Jared Leto and Tom Hardy have also been mentioned in regards to the coveted role.
John Spaihts is currently writing the script for the film - which is to be directed by Scott Derrickson - following a first draft penned by Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer.
Doctor Strange was hatched by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko during the Marvel Comics heyday of the early 1960s and the studio's Kevin Feige is to produce the upcoming feature film.
Meanwhile, Doctor Strange is set for release in 2016.
This is how Twitter reacted to the news of Benedict’s new role:
The jokers:
This early screen test for Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange is pretty incredible. pic.twitter.com/U5YPH6mb8S
— Spooky Dan Casey (@osteoferocious) October 27, 2014What Benedict Cumberbatch might look like as Doctor Strange. pic.twitter.com/quY2poGTrs
— BooooOOoooner Vivant (@Doug_Tilley) October 27, 2014The fans:
can we just talk about how amazing Benedict Cumberbatch will be as Doctor Strange pic.twitter.com/dGbLIpazlY
— amanda (?^?^)?*??? (@AmandaFromSpace) October 28, 2014#Marvel strikes again! Can't wait to see Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. Big win all around.
— Jasper Pike (@JasperPike) October 27, 2014The not so happy:
starring: a POTATO as dr strange!! #Hype!!!
— gracelord (@deadcooI) October 27, 2014benedict cumberbatch as doctor strange is NOT what I wanted for my birthday. i'd like a return, please.
— Jon Eek Christianson (@HonestlyJon) October 27, 2014
