Benedict Cumberbatch doesn’t think taking on the lead role in “Doctor Strange” is a risk. The 38-year-old actor was recently cast in the role and says he’s confident the film will be a success, because of Marvel’s ability to bring lesser-known characters to life. He shared: “‘I don’t think it’s a risk because of Marvel. Marvel is a stable of bringing out ordinary comic characters and turning them into screen-like gods.”
“‘It’s very different, it’s an Astral Plane. There’s a huge new element to this Marvel universe that’s going to be employed in building this story and this character. But you know, I’m really excited about it, about working with [director Scott Derrickson] whose imagination is endless, and all the boys and girls at Marvel who know what they’re doing,” he added.
Cumberbatch, who confirmed he will begin shooting “Doctor Strange” after appearing on the stage in “Hamlet” and filming for the “Sherlock” Christmas special in 2015, revealed he was never a big fan of comic books as a child.
However, he told The Wall Street Journal newspaper: “You can bet your bottom dollar I’m reading them now, avidly.”
“Doctor Strange,” which is set for release in November 2016, is also expected to feature Morgan Freeman and Bill Nighy.
