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Well Marvel has already hired the writers



http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/102798-marvel-studios-hires-writers-for-dr-strange

now a good actor to portray Strange and and good cgi for Dormammu

Patrick Dempsey wants to be Dr Strange

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/102846-patrick-dempsey-vies-for-doctor-strange

Originally posted by Kazenji
Patrick Dempsey wants to be Dr Strange

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/102846-patrick-dempsey-vies-for-doctor-strange


read that, not sure if he is a good choice though

Will this be one of those mid-to-low budget films Marvel is inviting people to try? I don't know if Dr. Strange can be done inexpensively...
But something has to be done to save us from crap like The Prince Of Persia and The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

my favourite marvel character finally get a movie

Originally posted by majid86
my favourite marvel character finally get a movie

Don't hold your breath. I've been hearing Dr. Strange movie rumours since the mid-1980's, when Bob Gale (Back To The Future) wrote a script for it.

Dr. Strange Moving Forward?

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/168093-dr-strange-moving-forward

I really hope it's a quality movie. I think they are really going to have to have a dark, edgy atmosphere for this movie for it to work. Definitely would love to see Dormammu as the villain too.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Patrick Dempsey wants to be Dr Strange

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/102846-patrick-dempsey-vies-for-doctor-strange

Please no.

Hmm... Could be really cool if doen well. However are they gogint to try to tie him into the Marvel movieverse? And if so will he actually use magic?

John Cusack. Make it happen Marvel.

It doesn't sound like it will work to me. But I said that about Cap and I loved that.

Update

http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/165195-update-on-marvels-dr-strange-movie

so they're doing the magic side of things like they did in Thor.

I can't wait, one of my 3 favs will hit the screen.

Dempsey can go to hell. Cusack is better. If I had a time machine Timothy Dalton would've been good. I have to put my thinking cap on for this.

One things for sure. The origin of Dr Strange would make a perfect film.

you know, daniel day lewis needs to cash in on the comic book thing. He would be the best Strange

Originally posted by jinXed by JaNx
you know, daniel day lewis needs to cash in on the comic book thing. He would be the best Strange

He would be perfect. Long face. Intense piercing features. Method Actor. Massive cred. Great choice.

Zak Penn to start work on the script

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=57593

Don't know why they're hiring him he's not that great.

I think that Johnny Depp would be perfect for Dr. Strange.

^ i would pay for that NOT to happen.

I am cautiously optimistic about this

If it were made 10 years ago, maybe Tcheky Karyo would have been a fine Dr. Strange. Depp would subvert the role a little too much, the whole "Strange" thing is precarious enough without his comic undercurrent destroying any hope of a suspension of disbelief.

I think Josh Hartnett might make a good Strange, solid actor has the build to play someone equally at home in a library and in battle.

Hope they do something to change the origins and make it less naff though.

Originally posted by janus77


Hope they do something to change the origins and make it less naff though.

In what way??

i remember watching the animated movie that they did and it seemed to be still okay his origin.

I wonder if his origins would be period. He does have an immortal lifespan granted to him by Eternity, so you could go very far back with his beginnings.

Originally posted by Kazenji
In what way??

i remember watching the animated movie that they did and it seemed to be still okay his origin.
the stuff about a car accident mangling his hands and not being able to carry on with his career as a neurosurgeon. maybe they could work that as being the result of something magical in the first place.

If a Dr Strange movie is happening, I hope its in the same universe the Avengers movie took place.It would be a prelude to a Defenders movie.Then an AVD Movie

Daniel Day lEwis would be a great choice.

Originally posted by marwash22
^ i would pay for that NOT to happen.
Agreed.

Know what should happen

Erick avari or Clancey brown

Daniel Day Lewis would be interesting. If it was possible I would have loved to see what Paul Newman could do with the part. Another option could be Aidan Gillen if he can tone down his doucheness a bit.

Originally posted by Stoic
I think that Johnny Depp would be perfect for Dr. Strange.

God, it would be another Gothic camp fest if Tim Burton joined him, or gonzo actioner if Depp recruited Gore Verbinski. Let's spare ourselves the trouble by saying no to the about-to-turn-50 year old Depp.

Don't see how this is happening anytime soon, with Marvel Studios announcing their slate of films right to the end of 2015.

Or maybe Dr. Strange will appear somewhere else first where it makes sense. Say...Thor: The Dark World?

So apparently, this is being made:

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/marvel-to-make-doctor-strange-film_3472283

Viggo Mortensen should play Strange.

I wouldn't mind seeing him play the role at all.

His name is being rumored along with others. Easily the best choice IMO.

I'd rather see someone like Liam Neeson, personally. I would have said Ed Norton too, but he'll most likely never work with Marvel again.

Originally posted by -Pr-
I'd rather see someone like Liam Neeson, personally. I would have said Ed Norton too, but he'll most likely never work with Marvel again. Laim Neeson is also a good choice.

Don't know how I feel about edward norton.

Originally posted by janus77


I think Josh Hartnett might make a good Strange

Originally posted by JayDaDon
He is a good actor.

What would you guys think of Gary Oldman being the Sorcerer Supreme?

Well I put that face because he doesn't have the right look at all and he's a younger guy. Probably around Evans' and Hemsworth's age which.... wouldn't work at all.

Whoever they go with should IMO be atleast older than RDJ (Viggo, Neeson)

http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/images/PierceBrosnan004_250h.jpghttp://images.usatoday.com/life/_photos/2005/12/28/inside-brosnan.jpg
http://ww1.hdnux.com/photos/07/76/54/2091824/6/628x471.jpg

imo Marvel will choose a relatively unknown to portray Strange

Marve's saying this movie will come in Phase 3.

^ So not anytime soon because Phase 2 is just starting with IM3 right?

Yeah, it could be a while.

I could see Brosnan playing him. TBH, i think it should be someone older; someone who actually comes across as a Professor.

Originally posted by -Pr-
Yeah, it could be a while.

I could see Brosnan playing him. TBH, i think it should be someone older; someone who actually comes across as a Professor.

but im not sure how that would play out for possible sequels which is why i think they might go with a young actor who is just starting out or maybe who star is rising

I'm sure they could do that; I just think I'd rather see an older Strange is all.

It's tricky. They need to be young enough to pull off the origin, but still be an older guy. Older than Stark that's for sure.

The thing that makes it really hard to say tho is that this movie is gonna be all the way over in phase 3, so who knows who is gonna look better for the role or what's gonna happen.

Dr strange would be the next guy after Tony stark who has the charisma to lead the avengers movies, RDJ probably won't return after avengers 3 so Dr strange will replace him imo .
So I think they may go for a young actor maybe between 30 to 40 unlike comics.

Johnny Depp has been rumored, but I doubt Marvel would cast such a big name. But then Depp does work with Disney a lot, and could be a major selling point especially after Robert Downey retires as IM probably after Avengers 3.

Originally posted by DARTH POWER
Johnny Depp has been rumored, but I doubt Marvel would cast such a big name. But then Depp does work with Disney a lot, and could be a major selling point especially after Robert Downey retires as IM probably after Avengers 3.

that didn't help The Lone Ranger

I hope it's not Depp.

Daniel Day-Lewis or Viggo Mortenson would be ideal for Strange. Robert Carlyle could play the villain as nightmare.

IMO its almost Viggo or bust. He's the clear dead wringer.

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
that didn't help The Lone Ranger

Yeah because the movie was solely Depp's fault

not that i hated on the movie.

^ And he wasn't even "The Lone Ranger."

But for the most part Depp brings in massive box office.

God, I hope Depp doesn't get the part...

Originally posted by JayDaDon
IMO its almost Viggo or bust. He's the clear dead wringer.

I just don't see Dr Strange when i look at Viggo with a beard.

Originally posted by JayDaDon
IMO its almost Viggo or bust. He's the clear dead wringer.

I still consider Daniel Day Lewis the top choice, mostly due to his extraordinary acting chops. Viggo is a far number two

Originally posted by Kazenji
I just don't see Dr Strange when i look at Viggo with a beard.

He may not perfectly match the look, but I feel Viggo's performance would work great for Dr. Strange.

Originally posted by Firefly218
I still consider Daniel Day Lewis the top choice, mostly due to his extraordinary acting chops. Viggo is a far number two



Let's face it, there is absolutely no way Day-Lewis will play Dr. Strange.

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
that didn't help The Lone Ranger

Depp is a non Native American (1/7 native in his background doesn't cut it) playing a part he shouldn't have, in a movie where he is credited first yet it's called The Lone Ranger, and the law of averages finally caught up with him (making so many crappy Disney movies that were huge hits anyway.)

He's about due for career rehab and a fresh start.

Originally posted by roughrider
Depp is a non Native American (1/7 native in his background doesn't cut it) playing a part he shouldn't have, in a movie where he is credited first yet it's called The Lone Ranger, and the law of averages finally caught up with him (making so many crappy Disney movies that were huge hits anyway.)

He's about due for career rehab and a fresh start.


Depp is a talented actor in bad movies

Originally posted by Kazenji
I just don't see Dr Strange when i look at Viggo with a beard.

Really? I can see him looking near perfect. I always thought this picture resembled Viggo

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/4/48480/1261143-dr_strange_by_yamao.jpg

Also I feel his acting style and presence would take the role further than any of the other prospects.

I haven't been disappointed in any of the major casting decisions by Marvel Studios. I'm sure they will pick the right guy.

Originally posted by roughrider
Depp is a non Native American (1/7 native in his background doesn't cut it) playing a part he shouldn't have, in a movie where he is credited first yet it's called The Lone Ranger, and the law of averages finally caught up with him (making so many crappy Disney movies that were huge hits anyway.)

He's about due for career rehab and a fresh start.

oh i agree.. as for Dr. Strange, whoever they get i hope is comfortable saying the medical jargon and the magic spells..

anyone have any ideas as to who should play Clea and Dormammu ?

I wouldn't mind Daniel Day Lewis either to be honest. That one would be a longshot though. I don't think I'd want to see Johnny Depp though.

Not quite sure why everyone's against the idea of Depp being used here?

Denzel Washington. MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Originally posted by Golgo13
Denzel Washington. MAKE IT HAPPEN!

lol

God no.

Originally posted by DARTH POWER
Not quite sure why everyone's against the idea of Depp being used here?

Most likely because he's too overexposed and overrated

some sort of bs like that.

With me it's because every movie he's in becomes just that: Johnny Depp's next movie. The reason Lone Ranger failed was that the movie wasn't called Tonto. I'd like it if Dr. Strange was a movie that wasn't swallowed up by its lead actor. Sort of like a RDJ in Iron Man situation except to the worst extreme.

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker


anyone have any ideas as to who should play Clea and Dormammu ?

Dormammu would be motion capture animated, I'm sure. Benedict Cumberbatch? (It's almost too perfect.)

Clea - how about Diane Kruger?

(Unless she gets cast as Amora The Enchantress first.)



http://thumbnails110.imagebam.com/30378/6615ee303772692.jpg

How about Baron Mordo.

Originally posted by Kazenji
How about Baron Mordo.

Possibly Hugh Laurie?

It's going to be Johnny depp or John Hamm.

TBH Jon Hamm would be all sorts of wrong for the role of Strange

Originally posted by roughrider
Dormammu would be motion capture animated, I'm sure. Benedict Cumberbatch? (It's almost too perfect.)

Clea - how about Diane Kruger?

(Unless she gets cast as Amora The Enchantress first.)



http://thumbnails110.imagebam.com/30378/6615ee303772692.jpg


good choices

Originally posted by Kazenji
How about Baron Mordo.


he's be a good choice too, but have Dormammu in the background waiting to strike for the sequel

Originally posted by JayDaDon
TBH Jon Hamm would be all sorts of wrong for the role of Strange

Agreed. I'd rather have Depp... Sadly there is a rumor going around claiming he will play Strange.

I'm crossing my fingers for Richard Grieco.

after watching the ninth gate last night...Johnny Depp really did look the part.

Awesome. Phase 3 is gonna be great

just needs the right kind of actor to spew out the medical jargon as well as the magical spells

Mads Mikkelsen rumored for the role

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/mads-mikkelsen-considered-doctor-strange-130700022.html

I've never watched the Hannibal series nor have I ever seen any of this guy's works.

Personally, I can totally see Pierce Brosnan or Johnny Depp as Stephen.

I know it's a long shot, but how about Christian Bale?

http://theeightysixthfloor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Christian-Bale-2013.jpg

I'm still pulling for Viggo Mortensen

Originally posted by Impediment


Personally, I can totally see Pierce Brosnan or Johnny Depp as Stephen.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Mads Mikkelsen rumored for the role

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/mads-mikkelsen-considered-doctor-strange-130700022.html

good actor but can't understand at times...

Originally posted by Impediment
I've never watched the Hannibal series nor have I ever seen any of this guy's works.

Personally, I can totally see Pierce Brosnan or Johnny Depp as Stephen.

No, Brosnan is a has been and Depp has been rumored but hopefully he won't get it..

Originally posted by Firefly218
I know it's a long shot, but how about Christian Bale?

http://theeightysixthfloor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Christian-Bale-2013.jpg

great choice, hire him stat Marvel

Then come the Batman/Avengers jokes.

Originally posted by Impediment
I've never watched the Hannibal series nor have I ever seen any of this guy's works.

Never seen Casino Royal?

Anyway, I can't see him as Dr. Strange. Maybe one of the villains.

For the first movie they should use Baron Mordo and through out the movie have him talking to Dormammu, Like what they did for the Dr Strange animated movie.

What about James Franco as Strange?

http://s.plurielles.fr/mmdia/i/37/0/james-franco-10583370riwvb_2041.jpg

if he is serious like in 128 hours and not goofy, i can see it.

So Scott Derrickson is directing this movie. Any opinions on him... I'm not very familiar with the name.

He is a horror director so that's a cool choice. The Day the Earth Stood Still and Sinister both sucked, Exorcism of Emily Rose was good though.

Not too hyped about it. His horror movies are average at best. Sinister was pretty good though. Until the end.

I still lol when I think of Darth Maul playing "Tiptoe through the Tulips" on the piano.

It's starting to feel like Marvel studios is losing the choice directors the more controlling they become with how they want their movie universe to turn out.

i am just hoping for a good actor and a good script

Supposedly Marvel is interested in Jared Leto for the role.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Supposedly Marvel is interested in Jared Leto for the role.

?

Jared Leto as in the actor.

Well, he's got Oscar cred now. And he's like a younger, better looking Johnny Depp.

I don't like it man I hope they end up casting someone older than RDJ.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Jared Leto as in the actor.

I know, I just don't like the idea.

Originally posted by roughrider
Well, he's got Oscar cred now. And he's like a younger, better looking Johnny Depp.

Oh, hell no. JD looks way better than Jared ever did. Jared is an awesome actor, so I'm all for it. Better than Depp? Nope, but he's not that far off.

He might be a great actor, but I don't think he fits the role.

Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch are on Marvel's list..

http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/marvel-starts-doctor-strange-search-tom-hardy-benedict-cumberbatch-early-wish-listers/

Cumberbatch would be perfect. If only he could grow some facial hair.

Originally posted by Firefly218
Cumberbatch would be perfect. If only he could grow some facial hair.

im sure he can, but they could also give him a fake goatee/beard

What about Javier Bardem?

AMC talk Jared Leto and why it's a good idea.

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Originally posted by Golgo13
AMC talk Jared Leto and why it's a good idea.

76cvodYulB0


well it might be a good idea but they aren't the ones casting..

besides i'm not entirely sure Leto would even chop off his hair

DOCTOR STRANGE Gets PROMETHEUS Writer; Jared Leto In The Running For Title Role

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=102137


also regarding the Prometheus writer he wrote the script before Lindelof gave it a rewrite.....before someone has a ***** about it.

Joaquin Phoenix In Talks To Play DOCTOR STRANGE For Marvel And Scott Derrickson





http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WmAF-KXw_1c/UuFi7e5WOiI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/fzQbUav3P6g/s1600/joaquin+fresh+air.jpg

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=104366

Originally posted by Inhuman
Joaquin Phoenix In Talks To Play DOCTOR STRANGE For Marvel And Scott Derrickson





http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WmAF-KXw_1c/UuFi7e5WOiI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/fzQbUav3P6g/s1600/joaquin+fresh+air.jpg

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=104366

don't like the choice but will still see

The movie won't be a origin story

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=106149

Originally posted by Kazenji
The movie won't be a origin story

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=106149

Interesting. Could work really well, even though I always liked the origin story.

Would prefer Origin because Marvel's origin films are generally pretty damn good.

I'm sick of origins. So I'm game.

Didn't Kevin Feige say it was an origin story? I'll stick to Kevin Feige on this one. Besides, how are they going to introduce a character without an origin whom no one outside of avid comic readers knows about?

Originally posted by Kazenji
The movie won't be a origin story

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=106149


i saw that and read it, however that guy is talking about a script from 5 years ago.. Obvisouly the script has been re written and it really makes no sense for the film NOT to be an origin film. Most likely that guy is trying to say he is scoop but in reality he has nothing

Originally posted by Femi32
Didn't Kevin Feige say it was an origin story? I'll stick to Kevin Feige on this one. Besides, how are they going to introduce a character without an origin whom no one outside of avid comic readers knows about?

You don't need an origin story to introduce a character.

Originally posted by ares834
You don't need an origin story to introduce a character.

I think you should always have one. More so when it's a major superhero. Exception is with people like Thor who have always been with powers. Or since they were very young. And even then a good satisfactory explanation should be given for why they have powers and why they are on their mission, like in Blade.

Besides Origins are amongst the best stories for most superheroes.

I strongly disagree. And the "satisfactory explanation" is that he is a wizard Harry. Quite simple really.

Cap 2 kinda made it impossible for it to be an origin story unless it takes place before that movie which would be very dumb imho. Give him a couple flashbacks and we are good to go vs Nightmare or whoever the big bad is.

Do you guys see Strange 2 to be the movie to reintro GR?

Originally posted by ares834
You don't need an origin story to introduce a character.

Ditto

Guardians of the Galaxy showed that.

Originally posted by pym-ftw
Cap 2 kinda made it impossible for it to be an origin story unless it takes place before that movie which would be very dumb imho. Give him a couple flashbacks and we are good to go vs Nightmare or whoever the big bad is.

Do you guys see Strange 2 to be the movie to reintro GR?

In Cap 2, the HYDRA agent names Dr Strange as someone who could potentially be a problem in the future. I don't see how you can rule out an origin story.

Also, I love origin stories. But either way, I'm in.

Originally posted by ares834
I strongly disagree. And the "satisfactory explanation" is that he is a wizard Harry. Quite simple really.


Agree to disagree. I think either an Origin story or some major flashbacks/story telling scenes explaining his Origin.


Originally posted by Kazenji
Ditto

Guardians of the Galaxy showed that.


Hey? GOTG was an origin story. It showed how the team got together and how Starlord ended up in a Galaxy far away.

It's convinced me more than ever that Marvel tell Awesome Origin stories. They do awesome sequels as well, but I think so far their origin movies have been their best movies personally.

Originally posted by DARTH POWER

Hey? GOTG was an origin story. It showed how the team got together and how Starlord ended up in a Galaxy far away.


Except it didn't take half n hour explaining it all

as for Starlord maybe 15 mins or less possibly and as for the other members briefly during that nova corps lineup.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Except it didn't take half n hour explaining it all

But it was an origin story for the team.

Originally posted by Kazenji
as for Starlord maybe 15 mins or less possibly and as for the other members briefly during that nova corps lineup.

The Starlord arch was an important one in the story though.

And I'm not saying you need to explain every single individual character's origin in a team up like GOTG or X-Men. You kind of get away with the generic "they're all aliens" or "they're all mutants" explanation. Even still GOTG did give a brief intro and background to each character.

But what wouldn't work IMHO is if you just spent 30 seconds explaining who Starlord is and how the GOTG came together.

Originally posted by DARTH POWER
But it was an origin story for the team.
.



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Ethan Hawk interested in the role even tho he hasn't been approached

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=108538

^ It took a good portion of the movie bringing them together. They weren't exactly a team half an hour into the movie.

Move on already.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Move on already.


Lol I had. You quoted it again today!

Lol, irony.

The more i think about this the more I hope Dr. Strange doesn't join the Avengers. I'd love an older under-appreciated actor to play Strange so we can have a cameo almost Zordon like leader for the Netflix Defenders. I also really hope they replace the Jessica jones series with White Tiger.

Dr. Strange will join the Avengers. There's no doubt about that.

I don't think TV would do Dr. Strange justice anyways, he needs movie effects.

Originally posted by pym-ftw
Lol, irony.

The more i think about this the more I hope Dr. Strange doesn't join the Avengers. I'd love an older under-appreciated actor to play Strange so we can have a cameo almost Zordon like leader for the Netflix Defenders. I also really hope they replace the Jessica jones series with White Tiger.


Dr. Strange will join the Avengers in part 3 no doubt..

Also Ethan Hawke rumor is fake and false and Marvel is looking for a brand new actor for the role..

http://deadline.com/2014/10/joaquin-phoenix-doctor-strange-talks-end-marvel-844910/

Think they should start a new team with Dr. Strange, and call it... urmm let's think... Defenders!

Then eventually have an Avengers/Defenders crossover.

But no don't think every single big MCU character should join The Avengers.

Originally posted by Firefly218
Dr. Strange will join the Avengers. There's no doubt about that.

I don't think TV would do Dr. Strange justice anyways, he needs movie effects. They have Scarlet Witch, the more this goes on the stupider using the twins becomes. Idk who's decision that was but damn.

Originally posted by DARTH POWER
Think they should start a new team with Dr. Strange, and call it... urmm let's think... Defenders!

Then eventually have an Avengers/Defenders crossover.

But no don't think every single big MCU character should join The Avengers.

i don;t think Marvel will have him join the netflix show though

Ideally they need the rights back for Silver Surfer and Sub-Mariner.

Been reading Joaquin Phoenix isn't in the running now for the role.

Would have been nice, but not the end of the world.

Ethan Hawke from what I've heard.

Originally posted by Kazenji
Been reading Joaquin Phoenix isn't in the running now for the role. Originally posted by krisblaze
Ethan Hawke from what I've heard.

Those are both unconfirmed rumors

On page 7 from me

Originally posted by Kazenji
On page 7 from me

Oh ok, Marvel most likely hasn't approached him though.

I think Phoenix would be perfect though. Hawks doesn't really fit as a superhero.