Doctor Strange is set to be one of the biggest films of the autumn as the character is brought to the big screen for the first time. In the Doctor Strange comic books, the Ancient One has always been Tibetan, which has led to accusations of “whitewashing” since it was announced previous year that the white actress had been cast in the role.
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‘Doctor Strange” star Benedict Cumberbatch, “Guardians of the Galaxy 2” star Chris Pratt, and “Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman attend the San Diego Comic-Con International 2016on Saturday to promote their upcoming Marvel movies.
(IMDB lists her as “Christine Palmer”, who is a Marvel character.) Geez, we’ll probably have to go see the movie to find out what the deal is.
You may well know the drill by now, but if you don’t. A gifted neurosurgeon who loses everything after a vehicle accident leaves him with horrifically injured hands, unusual travels the world in search of a cure. “The Ancient One is a title”.
This latest trailer is packed full of impressive visuals… and it’s clear that “Doctor Strange” is going to be quite a spectacle.
The trailer also provides a better look at Mads Mikkelsen as Kaecilius, check out the reptilian eyes.
Cumberbatch was joined on stage by his co-stars, fellow Britons Tilda Swinton and Chiwetel Ejiofor and Canadian actress Rachel McAdams.
Scott Derrickson (Sinister, Deliver Us from Evil) directed this 14th installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and also co-wrote the screenplay with C. Robert Cargill.
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Doctor Strange will hit theaters on November 4th, 2016.
