It appears Marvel Studios has found its Doctor Strange. The Hollywood Reporter says Benedict Cumberbatch is in negotiations to take on the starring role in the action film, which will likely be targeting a July 2016 release.
While it’s not a done deal, if he’s in the negotiations stage, it’s fairly safe to assume that after months and months of rumors and speculation (and after Joaquin Phoenix fell out of talks), Cumberbatch will be handling the title role.
Scott Derrickson (Deliver Us From Evil) is on board to direct.
According to THR, the pushed-back start of production on the film made it possible for the busy star of films, television, and theatre to commit to Doctor Strange.
Cumberbatch has The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies, The Imitation Game, and Penguins of Madagascar coming to theaters later this year.
