It has been two years sinceDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswas released and with a third entry in the series supposedly on the way, fans are feeling conflicted about the next step in the Doctor’s journey.
Benedict Cumberbatch snatched up the role of famous-neurosurgeon-turned-great-sorcerer back in 2016 with the release ofDoctor Strangewhich was followed six years later with the sequelDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Check out Cumberbatch in action in 2022’sDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessbelow!
Making cameos in otherMarvel Studios’films such as 2017’sThor: Ragnarökand 2021’sSpider-Man: No Way Homeamongst others, Cumberbatch has cemented himself as a much-loved character in theMCU.
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Speaking to Variety at the Red Sea Film Festival earlier this week, Cumberbatch was asked about Doctor Strange and confirmed that he was far from done with his portrayal.
“I am interested in seeing where these costs take him,” hesaid. “There is a lot more to play and it’s very exciting.”
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He claimed that the key to success for Doctor Strange was being able to tap into his spirituality and make him more than “a bit of a misogynist and an arrogant sod”.
“[His spirituality] was the key to success,” he continued.
“It was something we hadn’t seen in the MCU, a whole new ground. Also just what he brings in terms of harnessing power through sheer will. That is a superpower and, as an origin story, it is pretty rich.”
Upon seeing this interview, Marvel fans took to r/MarvelStudios_Rumours to share their thoughts.
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“He’s gonna become a villain,” user Maleficent-Room-408said.
It seems the plans forDoctor Strange 3are causing mixed reactions from fans but with the movie still being in its early stages, it is good to remember that things could change when the sequel eventually begins filming.
Topics:MCU,Marvel,TV And Film,Disney
