With Infinity War And End of game firmly in the rearview mirror, there is now some sort of established expectation as to what preparing for a new Avengers movie it’s going to be like: especially like this Super Smash Bros. Ultimate “Everyone is here!” » meme, but with superhero actors. So far, doomsday is no exception to this, bringing together ancient Avengers stars I thought I was done with the MCU as if they were the last batch of infinity stones. But there were no exceptions so far.
This mainly comes from Benedict Cumberbatch, who confirmed today in a new profile with Variety that Doctor Strange will not will put on his magic cape to Avengers: Apocalypse next year. “Is this a spoiler,” the actor wondered, before immediately adding “Fuck it!”
According to Cumberbatch, Strange was originally brought into the film while it was still in production. Kang Dynastybut the radical overhaul of Marvel’s plans that came after the studio cut ties with actor Jonathan Majors after being accused of reckless assault At the end of 2023, things have changed. And fear not, Sorcerer Supreme fans: as Strange retires doomsdayhe has a major role in the follow-up film Secret WarsCumberbatch adding that “He’s pretty central to where things could go.” »
This may not be the end of his time in the MCU either. “They’re very willing to discuss what’s next,” Cumberbatch teased. “’Who do you want to write and direct next? What part of comic book history do you want to explore so that Strange can continue to evolve?’ It’s a very rich character to play. He’s a complex, contradictory, troubled human who possesses extraordinary abilities, so there are some powerful things to play with.
It is understandable that Avengers: Apocalypse Of course, not everyone will be in on it – at this point in the MCU’s lifespan, that sort of thing is infeasible. But that East interesting to see how Marvel’s plans were altered by Kang’s ouster from the proceedings. Time will tell who will also have to sit out doomsday as we get closer to its May 2026 release date.
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