While we’re probably all still watching the Captain America: Civil War trailer that was released earlier today, Marvel Studio’s have released a press release reminding us that Doctor Strange, coming from Sinister director Scot Derrickson, is still on his way to the big screen. Announcing the official start of production (even though cameras have been rolling in Nepal for a few weeks now), we’re also privy to the first, albeit not very informative, synopsis for our journey to the more mystical side of the MCU:
"Doctor Strange" follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.
"Doctor Strange" is the latest film in Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Phase 3’s goal—over the course of four years and nine films—is to introduce audiences to new heroes and continue the adventures of fan favorites.
So, it’s pretty much a refresher of the Sorcerer Supreme’s origins for the uninitiated, and doesn’t go into the movie’s plot. The press release also confirms the involvement of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelson, and John Stuhlbarg alongside Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role. Missing, though, is the recently cast Amy Landecker and Scott Adkins.
What’s really interesting is the fact that Phase Three is now marked down as consisting of nine movies. At last count, we were lead to believe it would consist of eleven: Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War Part 1, Ant-Man and The Wasp, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War Part 2, and Inhumans. So, it’s either a typo, or Phase Three could be undergoing another change following it’s initial announcement (after the last minute inclusions of both Spider-Man and Ant-Man and The Wasp). If that is the case, will the unlucky movies be moved to Phase Four (similar to how Ant-Man, originally a Phase Three installment, became the capper to Phase Two), or cancelled outright? All speculation at this time, of course. No doubt we’ll be set straight in due course.
Doctor Strange comes to our shores on October 28th 2016, and American cinemas on November 4th 2016.
"Doctor Strange" follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.
"Doctor Strange" is the latest film in Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Phase 3’s goal—over the course of four years and nine films—is to introduce audiences to new heroes and continue the adventures of fan favorites.
So, it’s pretty much a refresher of the Sorcerer Supreme’s origins for the uninitiated, and doesn’t go into the movie’s plot. The press release also confirms the involvement of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams, Mads Mikkelson, and John Stuhlbarg alongside Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role. Missing, though, is the recently cast Amy Landecker and Scott Adkins.
What’s really interesting is the fact that Phase Three is now marked down as consisting of nine movies. At last count, we were lead to believe it would consist of eleven: Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War Part 1, Ant-Man and The Wasp, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War Part 2, and Inhumans. So, it’s either a typo, or Phase Three could be undergoing another change following it’s initial announcement (after the last minute inclusions of both Spider-Man and Ant-Man and The Wasp). If that is the case, will the unlucky movies be moved to Phase Four (similar to how Ant-Man, originally a Phase Three installment, became the capper to Phase Two), or cancelled outright? All speculation at this time, of course. No doubt we’ll be set straight in due course.
Doctor Strange comes to our shores on October 28th 2016, and American cinemas on November 4th 2016.
