The man with the strange name will play Marvel's Dr. Strange, Marvel announced today, confirming months of rumors that British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, known for Sherlock, Star Trek: Into Darkness, 12 Years a Slave and, most recently, for playing Alan Turing in the Oscar-baitey Imitation Game, would take the role.
If you're not familiar, Dr. Strange is a comic about a neurosurgeon who becomes “Sorcerer Supreme” and defends the earth against various equally-menacing threats. Also, he rocks a pretty cool cape.
From Marvel:
The actor will star in Marvel’s “Doctor Strange,” scheduled to hit theaters November 4, 2016. The film, directed by Scott Derrickson with Jon Spaihts writing the screenplay, will follow the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.
“Stephen Strange’s story requires an actor capable of great depth and sincerity,” said Producer Kevin Feige. “In 2016, Benedict will show audiences what makes Doctor Strange such a unique and compelling character.”
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[Via Marvel]
