Marvel wanted Benedict Cumberbatch badly for "Doctor Strange" that they even made adjustments to accommodate his previous appointments. Ryan Gosling, Joaquin Phoenix and Jared Loreto was also interested with the title role, but Scott Derrickson, the film director, was decisive that it has to be Cumberbatch according to a report by Independent.
Benedict Cumberbatch is under contract to cast in the theatre play "Hamlet" in London. The "Sherlock" actor never thought that he will be able to get the title role of "Doctor Strange." It came as a surprise to Cumberbatch to know that Marvel changed the release date of the movie from summer to autumn.
Marvel's accommodation of Benedict Cumberbatch's schedule so he could star in "Doctor Strange" was the biggest compliment according to the theatre actor. Now, Cumberbatch is motivated to fulfil their confidence in him, and perhaps a little bit more pressured. The burden to make the movie successful is now resting heavily on "Sherlock's" shoulders.
It is uncommon that Marvel will switch dates just to accommodate an actor's schedule. But since Benedict Cumberbatch is their only choice for "Doctor Strange," then they could have just moved heaven and earth. Marvel has also a blockbuster movie in store of summer. "Captain America: Civil War" is out to be released on May 6 next year.
Ryan Gosling, Joaquin Phoenix and Jared Leto have long wanted to star in a comic book adaptation according to some news. Leto got his wish when he was cast as The Joker in "Suicide Squad." Sadly, Gosling and Phoenix were not considered for Marvel's "Doctor Strange."
With Benedict Cumberbatch's long list of awards from Order of the British Empire, Primtetime Emmy Award, Lawrence Olivier Award for Best Actor, Marvel's only choice for "Doctor Strange" seemed well deserved.
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