Marvel makes it official!
The rumors are true: Mads Mikkelsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams and Tilda Swinton are joining Benedict Cumberbatch for the big screen debut of Doctor Strange.
Ejiofor is rumored to playing Baron Mordo while Swinton is The Ancient One.
Here’s the official announcement:
Marvel Studios announced today that production has begun on “Doctor Strange,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams and Michael Stuhlbarg with Mads Mikkelsen and Academy Award® winner Tilda Swinton. The film, which opens in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016, is directed by Scott Derrickson. The film will be shot in several locations around the world, including London, New York, Hong Kong and Kathmandu, Nepal.
“Doctor Strange” follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.
“Doctor Strange” is the latest film in Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Phase 3’s goal—over the course of four years and nine films—is to introduce audiences to new heroes and continue the adventures of fan favorites.
Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” is produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Charles Newirth, Stephen Broussard and Stan Lee serving as executive producers.”
Doctor Stephen Strange is a Marvel comic character who first appeared in “Strange Tales” #110 published in 1963. Strange went on to join The Defenders, The Avengers and gain the title Sorcerer Supreme of Earth. The hero is currently starring in his own ongoing series by Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo.
The new film fits into the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe:
“Captain America: Civil War,” (May 6, 2016)
Doctor Strange (November 4, 2016)
“Guardians of the Galaxy 2” (May 5, 2017)
“Thor: Ragnarok” (November 3, 2017).
By Editor