Cumberbatch, Farrell, Reeves AND Phoenix Are The Frontrunners For DOCTOR STRANGE

Cumberbatch, Farrell, Reeves AND Phoenix Are The Frontrunners For DOCTOR STRANGE

It's been a busy week for Doctor Strange casting rumours, but four frontrunners have emerged in the form of Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock), Colin Farrell (Seven Psychopaths), Keanu Reeves (The Matrix) and Joaquin Phoenix (Her). Wait, what?! Read on for details...

By JoshWilding - Oct 17, 2014 04:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Doctor Strange
Source: The Wrap

The Wrap reveals that four frontrunners have now emerged for the role of Doctor Strange in the Marvel Studios movie, and one of them is none other than the man who recently dropped out and resulted in all of the recent casting rumours. According to the site, he has apparently had second thoughts and he shouldn't be counted out just yet. However, also in the mix is British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, a fan-favourite choice who was said to be in talks very early on in the casting process. A surprise addition to the lengthy shortlist is none other than Colin Farrell, an actor who was recently added to the second season of True Detective. This is the first time we've heard him connected to Doctor Strange, while that fan support for Keanu Reeves has put him on Marvel's radar and the studio are said to be paying attention. Cumberabatch's busy schedule could stop him nabbing the coveted part, while Jared Leto, Justin Theroux and Oscar Isaac are still actively pursuing the role. Which of these actors would you most like to see as the Sorcerer Supreme?
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Abary
Abary - 10/17/2014, 4:15 PM
Copy and pastin' like a pro, Josh!
Sulti1274
Sulti1274 - 10/17/2014, 4:16 PM
JUST CAST A DAMN ACTOR ALREADY!!!!! JHEEZ
Kurne
Kurne - 10/17/2014, 4:17 PM
Tom Hardy Apocalypse????
Interestein
Interestein - 10/17/2014, 4:17 PM
Christ, this is getting in sane.

I hope they mention my name in their next short-list.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 10/17/2014, 4:17 PM
Lmao @TheAbaryMan369

YES TO JOAQUIN. THANK THE HOLY GOD THAT IS RDJ FOR MAKING JOAQUIN RECONSIDER.

Tom Hardy as Apocalypse? WHOA
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 10/17/2014, 4:18 PM
This is getting old.
Bekss
Bekss - 10/17/2014, 4:18 PM
All these sites are just taking advantage of the situation to get more clicks, just like with An-man.

I'm sure most of these are just rumors or speculation.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 10/17/2014, 4:18 PM
And to save @0megaDaGod some time...

Where the [frick] is Luke Evans?
GareBear36
GareBear36 - 10/17/2014, 4:18 PM
Please stop with the Dr Strange articles. Let's just give it a rest until someone has been cast. This is ridiculous.
Kurne
Kurne - 10/17/2014, 4:19 PM
Everyone wants Hardy
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 10/17/2014, 4:19 PM
@MrCBM56 Luke Evans as Adam Warlock
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 10/17/2014, 4:19 PM
@GareBear36 Remember the casting process for Star-Lord? It was literally every promising/good actor in the late 20s/early 30s.
Kurne
Kurne - 10/17/2014, 4:20 PM
Anyway, all 4 are great.

Just [frick]ing choose already. My God this is taking too long.
Bekss
Bekss - 10/17/2014, 4:20 PM
With all these rumors at the end Michael Cera will be cast as Dr Strange
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/17/2014, 4:20 PM
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/17/2014, 4:21 PM
It's been what, close to ten months of Dr. Strange rumors now?
Galaxy
Galaxy - 10/17/2014, 4:21 PM
In my opinion, i think Billy Crudup (Dr.Manhattan) would be a perfect Dr. Strange.



Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 10/17/2014, 4:22 PM
@Bekss He's actually going to be Richard Rider so um yeah
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 10/17/2014, 4:23 PM
@MrBlackJack has it? It has all been speculation (Cumberbatch mainly, random Matthew Modine sadly campaigning for it) until Jeff Sneider via TheWrap dropped the Joaquin talks prior to Comic-Con?
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 10/17/2014, 4:24 PM
@0megaDaGod He's a great actor when he's not doing the lead role in blockbusters IMO.
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/17/2014, 4:25 PM
@Reasonnnn

Well, if you count Mayimbe vs the world (aka Variety, THR, etc.) back in I think February it's been closer to nine months actually.
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 10/17/2014, 4:28 PM
While I usually think looks don't matter that much for an actor (they can make an actor up to look like anything), I'm having a really hard time imagining Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr Strange.





Unless the Doc is one of the lizard people.

MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/17/2014, 4:29 PM
@Reasonnnn

Wasn't it Johnny Depp?
wallhead
wallhead - 10/17/2014, 4:29 PM

Bekss
Bekss - 10/17/2014, 4:29 PM
Bekss
Bekss - 10/17/2014, 4:30 PM
Calling it right now
Rhinoman
Rhinoman - 10/17/2014, 4:30 PM
I want this to end, this is enough. Cast a guy, sign a contract, finish it
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 10/17/2014, 4:30 PM
@MrBlackJack Ah yeah, you're refreshing my memory. Thanks!
TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 10/17/2014, 4:32 PM
All of those are good choices. Excited to see who they ultimately choose.
TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 10/17/2014, 4:33 PM
Interested to see what comic book arc this might be based on.
marccampos
marccampos - 10/17/2014, 4:35 PM
Keanu Reeves.. he is a great guy.. Phoenix is a diva... Marvel will get into trouble if work with him.
Reeves is a cool guy. Easy to work with.
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