Marvel's Doctor Strange (2016) - Page 48 - Blu-ray Forum

Agent Bond · 12-04-2014, 10:20 PM

After months of speculation, we now have more months of speculation of who the villain will be and who will play him!

VicoCulell · 12-04-2014, 10:41 PM

I think Cumberbatch was the best option for play Dr. Strange, so it's great news!

RandyK · 12-04-2014, 10:42 PM

Can't wait!

Josef13 · 12-04-2014, 11:27 PM

Very excited to see how he'll play Doctor Strange, great choice IMHO. Can't wait to see what other actors are added to the movie.

Walts Ghost · 12-04-2014, 11:30 PM

Great news, and glad Cumberbatch got the role. I think he was always Marvel's first choice, so glad they nabbed him.

Sean B. · 12-05-2014, 01:40 AM

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Benedict Cumberbatch is (Officially) Doctor Strange

http://marvel.com/news/movies/23754/...doctor_strange

Not really "news," but it is official confirmation.

Oh, It's news because now we know that it is official that he is in fact playing Doctor Strange.

Pounder · 12-05-2014, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean B.

Oh, It's news because now we know that it is official that he is in fact playing Doctor Strange.

The Dragon · 12-05-2014, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Great news, and glad Cumberbatch got the role. I think he was always Marvel's first choice, so glad they nabbed him.

Walt, you don't believe Phoenix was their original choice??

thewerepuppygrr · 12-05-2014, 08:47 AM

I don't care if I'm the only one - I cannot stand Benedict Cumberbatch in anything. I'll watch Doctor Strange because it's Marvel, but I'll wait for the blu-ray.

UK_fan_05 · 12-05-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dragon

Walt, you don't believe Phoenix was their original choice??

He was definitely their first choice but he turned them down. Walt must have forgotten that part.

Randall Flagg · 12-05-2014, 10:05 AM

Great news I love Benedict.

Wireduck1 · 12-05-2014, 10:17 AM

He will 'own' this. Now you have my interest Marvel.

djakrse · 12-05-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by thewerepuppygrr

I don't care if I'm the only one - I cannot stand Benedict Cumberbatch in anything. I'll watch Doctor Strange because it's Marvel, but I'll wait for the blu-ray.

III am Groooot.

thewerepuppygrr · 12-05-2014, 11:51 AM

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III am Groooot.

That is the most real, authentic, hysterical laugh of my entire life.

Walts Ghost · 12-05-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dragon

Walt, you don't believe Phoenix was their original choice??

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Originally Posted by UK_fan_05

He was definitely their first choice but he turned them down. Walt must have forgotten that part.

Cumberbatch was at the Marvel offices long before Phoenix talked to them. There's pictures of it online, like here:

A lot of people speculated that he and Moffat may have been working on Doctor Strange then. I wouldn't be surprised if it was early talks, before the MCU grew to what it is. But I think marvel always hoped to get Cumberbatch. Just like Ruffalo was he original choice for Banner, and they got him after the Norton issue.

Diesel · 12-05-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Cumberbatch was at the Marvel offices long before Phoenix talked to them. There's pictures of it online, like here:

[IMG]http://www.benedictcumberbatch.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/gallery/marvel-hq-visit-1-may-2012/detail.jpg[/IMG

A lot of people speculated that he and Moffat may have been working on Doctor Strange then. I wouldn't be surprised if it was early talks, before the MCU grew to what it is. But I think marvel always hoped to get Cumberbatch. Just like Ruffalo was he original choice for Banner, and they got him after the Norton issue.

Not to mention the fact that he admitted to having talks, if I recall correctly, about the role but that it wouldn't work because he had the stage production to do at the time they told him Strange would be shooting.

Astro Zombie · 12-05-2014, 03:16 PM

I'm cool with the choice, I'm sure he'll do great.

camper · 12-05-2014, 03:19 PM

Not my first pick, but he's a pretty good actor I guess. I'm not feeling like I'll be ripped off in any way.

Looking forward to this one, my excitement will grow as we see more from the set/trailers/etc.

Jbug · 12-05-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thewerepuppygrr

I don't care if I'm the only one - I cannot stand Benedict Cumberbatch in anything. I'll watch Doctor Strange because it's Marvel, but I'll wait for the blu-ray.

I feel the same way. He doesn't impress me at all.

Comicman494 · 12-05-2014, 05:52 PM

Ignoring my personal disinterest in Benny, I think he's a generally great actor and he's perfect for the role. But that's my biggest problem.

Marvel Studios casting has always been on the side of so crazy it just might work. I mean, the guy who played the Human Torch and starred in Not Another Teen Movie as the greatest soldier in the Marvel Universe, and the man every superhero would take orders from? Get outta here!

The fat guy from Parks and Rec leading an intergalactic band of a**holes against one of the baddest motherf***ers in the galaxy? You've gotta be kidding me.

The only way they could succeed is if they excelled. There had to be no room for "meh", and that brought an edge of danger and intrigue to the proceedings. They did absolutely excel, and it was a revelation to witness.

Benedict is so right, so perfect for the role, that it's obvious. And obvious has never been Marvel's MO. That's why this is so anticlimactic for me. There's just no surprise here. He's gunna do just fine. But I'm not sure that's good enough right now.

Of course I support him and Marvel's decision-making process, I have no reason not to. Of course I'll be there day one. I just can't say they've really peaked my interest beyond my own brand loyalty.

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12-05-2014, 05:52 PM	#960
Comicman494 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:233 Digital collection:181 iTunes collection:175 Trading Score:6	Marvel's Doctor Strange (2016) - Cumberbatch OFFICIALLY Confirmed Ignoring my personal disinterest in Benny, I think he's a generally great actor and he's perfect for the role. But that's my biggest problem. Marvel Studios casting has always been on the side of so crazy it just might work. I mean, the guy who played the Human Torch and starred in Not Another Teen Movie as the greatest soldier in the Marvel Universe, and the man every superhero would take orders from? Get outta here! The fat guy from Parks and Rec leading an intergalactic band of aholes against one of the baddest motherfers in the galaxy? You've gotta be kidding me. The only way they could succeed is if they excelled. There had to be no room for "meh", and that brought an edge of danger and intrigue to the proceedings. They did absolutely excel, and it was a revelation to witness. Benedict is so right, so perfect for the role, that it's obvious. And obvious has never been Marvel's MO. That's why this is so anticlimactic for me. There's just no surprise here. He's gunna do just fine. But I'm not sure that's good enough right now. Of course I support him and Marvel's decision-making process, I have no reason not to. Of course I'll be there day one. I just can't say they've really peaked my interest beyond my own brand loyalty. Last edited by Comicman494; 12-05-2014 at 06:45 PM.*

12-04-2014, 10:20 PM	#941
Agent Bond Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada Blu-ray collection:227 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:3	After months of speculation, we now have more months of speculation of who the villain will be and who will play him!

12-04-2014, 10:41 PM	#942
VicoCulell Member Member since:Sep 2012	I think Cumberbatch was the best option for play Dr. Strange, so it's great news!

12-04-2014, 10:42 PM	#943
RandyK Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Columbus, Ohio 4K collection:1109 Blu-ray collection:4903 DVD collection:131 Digital collection:17 Prime collection:12 Trading Score:6	Can't wait!

12-04-2014, 11:27 PM	#944
Josef13 Member Member since:Nov 2010 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:447 DVD collection:170 Digital collection:112 Trading Score:438	Very excited to see how he'll play Doctor Strange, great choice IMHO. Can't wait to see what other actors are added to the movie.

12-04-2014, 11:30 PM	#945
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:783 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	Great news, and glad Cumberbatch got the role. I think he was always Marvel's first choice, so glad they nabbed him.

12-05-2014, 08:47 AM	#949
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	I don't care if I'm the only one - I cannot stand Benedict Cumberbatch in anything. I'll watch Doctor Strange because it's Marvel, but I'll wait for the blu-ray.

12-05-2014, 10:05 AM	#951
Randall Flagg Banned Member since:Apr 2014 Blu-ray collection:475	Great news I love Benedict.

12-05-2014, 10:17 AM	#952
Wireduck1 Power Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:In the darkest depths of Mordor Blu-ray reviews:1	He will 'own' this. Now you have my interest Marvel.

12-05-2014, 03:16 PM	#957
Astro Zombie Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:733 Blu-ray collection:1327 DVD collection:87 Digital collection:394 iTunes collection:394 Trading Score:3	I'm cool with the choice, I'm sure he'll do great.

12-05-2014, 03:19 PM	#958
camper Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:367 DVD collection:445 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Not my first pick, but he's a pretty good actor I guess. I'm not feeling like I'll be ripped off in any way. Looking forward to this one, my excitement will grow as we see more from the set/trailers/etc.

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