News broke today that Marvel has finally chosen the Sorcerer Supreme. Variety reports that Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast as Doctor Strange for his upcoming solo film directed by Scott Derrickson with the script written by Jon Spaihts.
Scott Derrickson
Marvel Chooses Doctor Strange Director
Well, even though Marvel has lost their 'Ant-Man' director, its found their 'Doctor Strange' director. Scott Derrickson has been chosen to direct the adaptation to the large screen, ushering Marvel fans into the realm of the supernatural. Sure we've had aliens, and Gods and such, but Doctor Strange is a bit different and promises to bring something new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He got name dropped in 'Captain America: Winter Soldier' and now we have solid confirmation of his very own stand alone film.