Benedict Cumberbatch’s New Comments Suggest Doctor Strange’s Central Role in Avengers: Secret Wars
In a recent interview with Variety, Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that Doctor Strange will not be appearing in Avengers: Doomsday, citing that the character does not align with the story. However, Cumberbatch went on to confirm that Doctor Strange will have a significant role in Avengers: Secret Wars, stating that “he’s quite central to where things might go.”
This news has many fans excited about the possibilities for Doctor Strange’s role in the upcoming movie. With the multiverse being a central aspect of the story, it’s natural that Doctor Strange, the Master of the Mystic Arts, would be a leading character in the film.
As an expert in the multiverse, Doctor Strange has been a key figure in the MCU, appearing in two of his own movies and several other projects. A third Doctor Strange movie is reportedly in development, and it is likely that the post-credits scene in Doctor Strange 2 will be connected to the story of Avengers: Secret Wars.
The original 2015 Secret Wars comics event, written by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić, saw Doctor Strange working alongside Doctor Doom to create the patchwork realm of realities known as Battleworld. As God Emperor, Doom ruled with an iron fist, while Doctor Strange submitted to his power, retaining his memories and becoming his right-hand man.
The idea of Dr. Strange working with Doom to save the multiverse could be an interesting direction to take in the MCU. It would allow for a complex and nuanced portrayal of the two characters, with Strange challenging Doom’s authority while also recognizing the immense power he wields.
With Cumberbatch’s new comments, it seems that the MCU will be adapting the original Secret Wars story in some form. This is exciting news, as it could lead to a unique and captivating storyline that explores the multiverse and the complex characters within it.
The full cast of Avengers: Secret Wars, set to be released in 2027, is expected to feature multiple heroes and variants from across the multiverse. With Doctor Strange at the forefront, this movie promises to be an event unlike any other in the MCU.