Benedict Cumberbatch Taking Break From Acting After Doctor Strange 2
Benedict Cumberbatch reveals he is taking a break from acting after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, though doesn't indicate how long. Cumberbatch returns to lead the cast of the Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel alongside Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, Benedict Wong as Wong, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mordo, Michael Stuhlbarg as Nicodemus West and Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness also features the MCU debuts of Xochitl Gomez as the young hero America Chavez, Hayley Atwell as Captain Carter and Patrick Stewart as a version of Professor X from the X-Men.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness picks up sometime after the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home in which Strange is still coming to terms with opening the doors to the multiverse and learns he has unleashed a powerful and mysterious new adversary, requiring the help of America Chavez, Wong and Wanda to save multiple realities. Sam Raimi is at the helm of the MCU sequel, having taken over from previous co-writer/director Scott Derrickson, with a script from Loki creator Michael Waldron. The wait for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is finally over, but the wait for his return may take longer than some are prepared for.
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While speaking with IGN at the premiere event for the film, Benedict Cumberbatch opened up about his future after Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Discussing playing variants of his MCU hero in the sequel, the actor revealed he would enjoy swapping places with a "less busy" variant of himself in real life and is looking to take a break from acting after the film. See what
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