‘Doctor Strange’ Trailer: Benedict Cumberbatch Is Marvel’s Newest Superhero
Over half a century after he was first introduced in the pages ofStrange Tales #110,Doctor Strangeis finally conjuring up his first live-action big-screen feature this fall.Benedict Cumberbatchstars as the surgeon-turned-sorcerer, while directorScott Derricksonworks his magic behind the camera. And althoughDoctor Strangewill be the 14th film in the overarching Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’ll be the first to dive deep into the psychedelic, mystical outer reaches of that universe.
Which is a roundabout way of saying it’s been tough to guess exactly whatDoctor Strangemight look like — but now we no longer have to. Marvel Studios dropped the very firstDoctor Strangetrailer onJimmy Kimmel Live!tonight, and you’re able to feast your eyes on it after the jump.
There’s something wonderful about the notion that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is vast enough to include the earnest heroism of the Captain America movies, the glossy fantasy of the Thor films, the cheeky irreverence of the Iron Man movies, the goofy outer-space antics ofGuardians of the Galaxy, and the low-key comedy ofAnt-Man– and now, also the colorful mysticism ofDoctor Strange. This is how a franchise stays fresh (well, relatively speaking, anyway) after nearly a decade and over a dozen films.
Doctor StrangearrivesNovember 4. Also starring areChiwetel Ejioforas Mordo,Tilda Swintonas the Ancient One,Michael Stuhlbarg,Benedict Wong,Rachel McAdams,Scott Adkins,Amy Landecker, andMads Mikkelsen.
“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.
“You wonder what I see in your future? Possibility."#DoctorStrangepic.twitter.com/5Zkbb2dAI7
