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
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