Chiwetel Ejiofor, who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in 12 Years a Slave, is in talks with Marvel for a major role in the Doctor Strange movie that Scott Derrickson is directing for a November 4, 2016 debut. If negotiations are successful (no guarantees here), Ejiofor would join a cast headed by Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange (see "Benedict Cumberbatch Is Doctor Strange").
Even the all-seeing Eye of Agamotto doesn’t yet know what role Ejiofor is up for, but according to The Hollywood Reporter, insiders are “pooh-poohing” the idea that Ejiofor will play Baron Mordo, Doctor Strange’s chief antagonist.
Would Join Cast Headed by Benedict Cumberbatch
Posted by ICv2 on January 23, 2015 @ 10:27 am CT
MORE COMICS
Who They Are, What They Sell, Their Callenges
April 16, 2024
Comic retailer organization ComicsPRO has shared aggregated anonymous information on who retailers are, what they sell, and their challenges.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
April 15, 2024
This week, columnist Rob Salkowitz deconstructs recent discussion of WEBTOON"s creator contracts to look at the issues around creators' rights when there's a lot at stake.
MORE NEWS
Transaction Completed Before His Death
April 16, 2024
Game designer James M. (Jim) Ward sold the intellectual property rights to games he designed, including Metamorphosis Alpha , in a transaction completed before his death.
An Update on 'Disney Lorcana,' Plans for the Future, and More
April 15, 2024
In this e-mail interview at the six-month mark after the release of Disney Lorcana, to get an update on the progress of the game, plans for the future, and other topics.
