Benedict Cumberbatch Teases Doctor Strange’s Future: ‘There is a lot More to Play’
wants to continue playing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In a conversation at the Red Sea Film Festival, Cumberbatch teased his future in the MCU, saying there are more things to explore with his character.
“I am interested in seeing where these costs take him,” Strange said via Variety. “There is a lot more to play, and it’s very exciting.”
Cumberbatch first appeared as Stephen Strange in 2016’s Doctor Strange. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the origin story highlighted how Strange went from a talented surgeon who lost the use of his hands to a Master of the Mystic Arts. Cumberbatch described Marvel films as “grand gestures” and loves how they can captivate pop culture.
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“When they are really good, they capture the zeitgeist, speak to us and our culture. They are so much fun to do,” said Cumberbatch.
Doctor Strange grossed over $677 million and became a surprise hit for Marvel. Why did a film about magic become so successful? Cumberbatch attributes it to how the film handled spirituality.
“It was something we hadn’t seen in the MCU, a whole new ground,” Cumberbatch said about the film’s use of spirituality. “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.”
Cumberbatch reprised his role for the sequel, 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Cumberbatch also played key roles in Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.
It is unknown when Cumberbatch will return to the MCU as Doctor Strange. Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are the likeliest candidates, considering Strange is a member of the superhero team.
(Source: Variety)
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