Benedict Cumberbatch Responds To DOCTOR STRANGE Rumors; 'It Wouldn't Work Out'

Benedict Cumberbatch Responds To DOCTOR STRANGE Rumors; 'It Wouldn't Work Out'

After joking during the Penguins of Madagascar panel that he'd like to play Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme, Benedict Cumberbatch talks with MTV about rumors that he's in contention for the role. Check it out!

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Jul 24, 2014 01:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Doctor Strange
Source: MTV News

“As far as I’m aware, even if that was the case, it couldn’t work out because I’m doing a little play called ‘Hamlet’ in London,” Benedict Cumberbatch told MTV of rumors that he's on Marvel's wishlist to play Doctor Strange. “So I don’t think I could even if that was in the cards. It sounds like a fantastic project. It’s a shame if I miss out, but who knows?” Were there ever any talks?
“I couldn’t possibly comment,” he replied. While Cumberbatch is making his San Diego Comic-Con debut for DreamWorks' Penguins of Madagascar and The Hobbit, it's believed Marvel will announce the English actor as Dr. Stephen Strange during its Hall H panel Saturday. What do you think?
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NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 7/24/2014, 1:10 PM
Oh, well la-dee-daa, Mr. I'm In A [frick]ing Shakespearean Play So [frick] Your Super Hero Shit.
McNyagano
McNyagano - 7/24/2014, 1:11 PM
I think he's pulling a Paul Rudd. We'll see.
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 7/24/2014, 1:11 PM
Tom Hardy for Dr Strange
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 7/24/2014, 1:11 PM
Dive it a day or two, then we'll see
Abary
Abary - 7/24/2014, 1:11 PM
I hope he isn't Strange. I can think of so many better people for the role. However, I wouldn't mind if he was Dormammu.
JatevinM
JatevinM - 7/24/2014, 1:12 PM
Really hoping that DC snatches him up for either Brainiac or Martian Manhunter.
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 7/24/2014, 1:12 PM
*Give
MrFridayNights
MrFridayNights - 7/24/2014, 1:13 PM
ManCalledSting would be super happy right now
themidnightking
themidnightking - 7/24/2014, 1:13 PM
He knows that the snipers are on his ass, that's why he's playing coy
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/24/2014, 1:14 PM
we'll probably find out on saturday.
ProfessorX
ProfessorX - 7/24/2014, 1:14 PM
I bet he's lying and Marvel announce him as Strange on Saturday.
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 7/24/2014, 1:14 PM
If he's not doing it.



But if he is pulling a paul rudd.

DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 7/24/2014, 1:14 PM
Dormammu please! He brought Smaug to life in a brilliant way and I want him to do that for the Lord of Chaos!
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 7/24/2014, 1:15 PM
@Sipprelle no, clearly a photoshop
JAC
JAC - 7/24/2014, 1:16 PM
@MrCool210 Ok hahaha I just needed to make sure.
UrichLeeds
UrichLeeds - 7/24/2014, 1:16 PM
Cumberbatch is a liar, and that magnificent bastard is playing Strange.


https://twitter.com/SarahMaines/status/492397658854551552
kinghulk
kinghulk - 7/24/2014, 1:17 PM
i hope he appears in a marvel film at some point, i think he could be an awesome strange or some villian like Dormammu.
EhMaybeSays
EhMaybeSays - 7/24/2014, 1:18 PM
Voice Darkseid you bastard.
SageMode
SageMode - 7/24/2014, 1:19 PM
"It’s a shame IF I miss out, but who knows?"
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 7/24/2014, 1:26 PM
TheDudeRusty - I think Keith David would be a way better choice for Darkseid.
PymParticle
PymParticle - 7/24/2014, 1:26 PM
He's no Strange.

There's only one
FraserB
FraserB - 7/24/2014, 1:27 PM
Awesome actor but I just can't see him as DR Strange, love him as Smaug, Sherlock, Kahn etc. But Dr Strange? Nope. Can't see it....
ProfessorX
ProfessorX - 7/24/2014, 1:28 PM
Mortensen is too old for Strange (same goes for Depp). They need someone in their late 30s/early 40s.
scruffylookingnerfherder
scruffylookingnerfherder - 7/24/2014, 1:30 PM
Adam "Hoopity Doopity" Sandler is perfect casting. Mavrel plz.
hgokuh
hgokuh - 7/24/2014, 1:31 PM
I don´t understand the logic of some people in here, they take a denial like a confirmation, if anyone would ask me if I´m playing Dr.Strange, I would say no, and people here would say, yes he is...
DarthCMPunk
DarthCMPunk - 7/24/2014, 1:33 PM
Curse you Hamlet!!!!
UltimateCookie
UltimateCookie - 7/24/2014, 1:33 PM
Cumberbatch is my Dr. Strange but I think he'd make a good Dor-dor-Doorman. I'm calling that villain Doorman.
JAC
JAC - 7/24/2014, 1:34 PM
In SDCC related news, why do people love to f*ck with my emotions?
http://www.addictedtoseries.com/2014/07/movie-batman-v-superman-ben-affleck.html#.U9FsQfldV8E
It's probably fake, but damn :'(
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 7/24/2014, 1:34 PM
PymParticle - I doubt Viggo would be up for it, I believe Marvel has already talked to him about it and he wasn't up for the role. He mostly does indie films now and he doesn't seem to be fond of CGI.
HulkOnion
HulkOnion - 7/24/2014, 1:35 PM
Okay. I know he's lying. Know it.



HEHEHHEHEHEHEEEEEEE HES GONNA BE STRANGE

i can dig it
FordEl
FordEl - 7/24/2014, 1:35 PM
He'd be terrible. He's not right for it. He doesnt look the part at all.
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 7/24/2014, 1:36 PM
Hmmm...
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