Doctor Strange (2016 Film)
editDoctor Strange is an American originated superhero film based off the Marvel Comics character Doctor Strange, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the second movie in Phase 3 and the 14th installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as a whole. It is being directed by Scott Derrickson[1] and the screenplay is written by Thomas Dean Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer and Jon Spaihts.[2] The cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
The movie is scheduled to be released on November 4th, 2016.[3]
Synopsis
editThe synopsis according to IMDB:
"After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under his wing and trains him to defend the world against evil."[4]
Production
editDevelopment
editIn 2010, Kevin Feige confirmed there was a treatment of the script in production. By October 2014, it was officially announced at a special event held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood that Doctor Strange would be apart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 3 line-up.[5]
“The goal is to continue expanding what a comic book movie is, what the Marvel Cinematic Universe is. The comics traverse these dimensions, and film by film, we try to do that in a cinematic way. It’s going to be as satisfying as any movie made, and as weird as any movie we’ve made.”[6]
Many actor's names were thrown around to play the lead. Joaquin Phoenix was the front runner for the longest time, but ultimately the deal fell through.[7][8] On June 4th, 2015 Scott Derrickson tweeted, "My next movie will be STRANGE:", with a photo of a Doctor Strange comic.[9] He was later confirmed to be the official director.[10] In December 2014, it was announced that Benedict Cumberbatch would play the lead role of Doctor Strange.[11] In August 2015, Kevin Feige announced that Tilda Swinton will play Strange's mentor, Ancient One, and Chiwetel Ejiofor will play the main villain, Baron Mordo.[12] In September 2015, Entertainment Weekly confirmed early rumors that Rachel McAdams will play an important role in the film.[13]
Pre-Production
editAt D23 Expo 2015, Kevin Feige showed early concept art of the film. The concept art primarily showed images of Doctor Strange's in action with his gritty looking outfit and iconic goatee. The images have not yet been officially released by Marvel Studios, but many media outlets who were in attendance posted detailed descriptions.
"...a wounded surgeon seeking alternate ways to heal his destroyed hands finds his way to a mystical Eastern sanctuary that leads him to an order that holds the keys to another dimension. [We see] cars levitated into the air; buildings turning over Inception-style, Benedict Cumberbatch in the red cape. Tilda and Chiewetel in costume, bizarre otherworldly dimensions. Insane colors. No creatures, alas. But there will be. Final shot of [concept art shows]: Strange [with gray temples] doing energy blasts from his hands..."[14]
Filming
editFilming is set for November 2015 at Pinewood's Shepperton Studios.[15]
Works Cited
edit- ^ "Scott Derrickson". IMDB. imdb.com. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ "Doctor Strange (Full Cast and Crew)". IMDB. IMDB. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ Strom, Marc. "Marvel's Doctor Strange Conjures Up a November 2016 Release Date More on Marvel.com: http://marvel.com/news/movies/23542/marvels_doctor_strange_conjures_up_a_november_2016_release_date#ixzz3ntmdlQsf". Marvel.com. Marvel. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Doctor Strange". IMDB. imdb.com. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ Strom, Marc. "Marvel Studios Announces Full Phase 3 Slate at Special Event". marvel.com. Marvel. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ BREZNICAN, ANTHONY. "Marvel shows first Captain America: Civil War footage at D23". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ BREZNICAN, ANTHONY. "Is Joaquin Phoenix the prescription for Marvel's 'Doctor Strange'?". Entertainment Weekly. EW. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca. "Joaquin Phoenix Won't Star in 'Doctor Strange'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Derrickson, Scott. "My next movie will be STRANGE:". Twitter.com. Twitter. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana; Kit, Borys. "http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/scott-derrickson-direct-marvels-doctor-709117". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ Strom, Marc. "BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH TO PLAY DOCTOR STRANGE". Marvel.com. Marvel. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
- ^ Strom, Marc. "D23 Expo 2015: Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' Updates & More More on Marvel.com: http://marvel.com/news/movies/24983/d23_expo_2015_marvels_doctor_strange_updates_more#ixzz3oYZxEptL". Marvel.com. Marvel. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
{{cite web}}: External link in|title= - ^ Gettell, Oliver. "Rachel McAdams joining Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ BREZNICAN, ANTHONY. "Marvel shows first Captain America: Civil War footage at D23". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ Sunu, Steve. "'Doctor Strange': Filming location and possible release date revealed Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/news/doctor-strange-filming-location-and-possible-release-date-revealed#XQh8ZL6bqOqBQYbT.99". HitFix. Retrieved 7 October 2015.
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