But while we were distracted by trumpocalypse 2016, marvels latest cinematic opus, dr. Marvel wants johnny depp for doctor strange movie mtv uk. Nov 03, 2016 fans of the original comic book created in 1963 by stan lee and steve ditko will thrill to their first glimpses at the doctors cloak of levitation and at the sanctum santorum nestled in the. As many comic book movie readers who look through the fanfic section may know, johnny depp and a handful of other actors has been a longtime fanfavorite for the role of dr. Doctor strange comic book info, gallery, buying guide, history. A doctor strange film is likely to be a bit more serious and more macabre than disneys average superhero fare. Doctor strange and his strange crew of allies make their final push on baron mordo, and it doesnt look good for them. Does marvel want johnny depp to join superhero universe. Doctor strange movie johnny depp rumors marvel monday.
Personally, we think depp would make for a great doctor strange. Doctor strange serves as the sorcerer supreme, the primary protector of earth against magical and mystical threats. Strange is sorcerer supreme of earth in the marvel universe a flawed character who fights very dark forces. Marvel studios president kevin feige says a doctor strange movie is next up for the post2015 marvel releases. It addresses issues of race in america, something that has been played up to show the comic as being challenging and provocative. Last years the lone ranger may have flopped financially, but depp has helped disney earn billions with pirates and alice in wonderland both franchises with sequels coming starring depp. Michael straczynski and samm barnes, with artwork by brandon peterson, strange is a reimagining of doctor stranges origin synopsis. In honor of the late stan lee, our readers voted on what they felt were his greatest comic book stories. Iron fist and luke cage, which will hit the streaming service starting in 2015. Is johnny depp the front runner for marvel comics live. Doctor stephen strange is a mystical superhero, often referred to as the sorcerer supreme, who.
Heres another comic book super hero family tree from graphic designer joe stone, the avengers. Michael straczynski and samm barnes, with artwork by brandon peterson, strange is a reimagining of doctor strange s origin. Marvel wants johnny depp for doctor strange collider. Disney can build an entire scheduled of billion dollar blockbusters around depp. The much sought after depp has been rumored to be play everyone from dcs the riddler in the follow up to the dark knight to marvel comics morbius the living. Plus, marvel studios has moved doctor strange 2 and thor. In a role that appears to be made for the eccentric actor, its been rumored that johnny depp is on the shortlist to appear in marvels doctor strange. Jan 14, 2014 johnny depp is reportedly in talks to star as the neurosurgeonturnedmagician steven strange in marvels upcoming film adaptation of doctor strange, according to variety. Official image of benedict cumberbatch last updated by tony gman guerrero on dec 28, 2015 07. Scarlett johansson talks avengers age of ultron and jamie alexander joins agents of shield. Kevin feige denies johnny depp rumors for doctor strange. Ewan mcgregor, keanu reeves, justin theroux, jon hamm, johnny depp. Doctor strange 2015 comic read doctor strange 2015.
Mephistos demons force dr strange to hotel inferno. The much sought after depp has been rumored to be play everyone from dcs the riddler in the follow up to. Doctor strange is the name of several comic book titles featuring the character doctor strange and published by marvel comics, beginning with the original doctor strange comic book. Doctor strange is the name of several comic book titles featuring the character doctor strange and published by marvel comics, beginning with the original doctor strange comic book series which debuted in 1968. The pirates of the caribbean actor was recently rumored as marvels choice to star in doctor strange, the story. Im told by marvel moles there is really nothing to this rumor about johnny depp playing steven strange in dr. Old comic books, marvel comic books, marvel art, marvel characters. Comic book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context.
The main villain at the heart of the movie is no stranger to the doctor strange comic book counterpart, which makes for a film that feels epic and fresh. And it just so happens that he is very much in the good. Why doctor stranges mordo had to be different from the. Yet, in a way, its also easy to see why marvel might want depp. Depp is a comic book fan who is reportedly very interested in making a marvel movie. Doctor strange pb 19781979 pocket book marvel comics series. Granted, new readers who havent read a lot of silver or golden age comics may have some trouble at first getting used to the simpler style of plotting and characterization by.
Doctor stephen strange is a mystical superhero, often referred to as the sorcerer supreme, who contends with threats of the magical. Doctor strange movie johnny depp rumors marvel monday youtube. Actors who were almost cast as doctor strange looper. Doctor strange is on the brink of death, his magic nearly depleted. Depp is a professed comic book fan and with marvels phase three initiative already starting off with a bang, the smart money is that a doctor strange pic would follow a. Granted, new readers who havent read a lot of silver or golden age comics may have some trouble at first getting used to the. Johnny depp to play doctor strange in upcoming marvel. Following sorcerer supreme, there was a long doctor strange absence from comic book shelves, marking the first such void since 1963. Johnny depp meeting with marvel for doctor strange screen rant.
Marvel doctor strange movie will not happen anytime soon. Marvel premiere 3 dr strange 1972 comics free ship. While the character appeared in many comics within the marvel universe, including the defenders and the avengers as well as a handful of short series and oneoffs, doctor strange, volume 4 marks the end of a 14. The 50 yearold actor is a comic book fan, and is said. Sensing the sorcerer supreme at his weakest, his greatest foes will return from the shadows, ready to strike. Marvel studios has reportedly got johnny depp in its sights to play doctor strange in a new comic book movie adaptation. Johnny depp is reportedly in talks to star as the neurosurgeonturnedmagician steven strange in marvels upcoming film adaptation of doctor strange. Behold the return doctor stranges classic rogues gallery starting with.
Big release date news here, as sony has redated tom hollands spiderman threequel, their spiderverse sequel, and uncharted. Readers who are already familiar with doctor strange may find the introduction a little slow, however, due to the amount of exposition. May 1, 20 we save marvel a bundle by developing doctor strange for the movies all by our lonesome. As strange battles souleaters, a pyscheleech and demons, he wonders whether it portends more trouble.
Doctor strange writer addresses ethnicity controversy. Some comic book purists may wind up taking some issue with this but the filmmakers did it for a very important reason. Read doctor strange 2015 comic online free and high quality. But even if they win, are they ready for the hydraoccupied america waiting outside of the darkdomed manhattan. Oct 07, 2015 the main villain at the heart of the movie is no stranger to the doctor strange comic book counterpart, which makes for a film that feels epic and fresh. Well, that article from the hollywood reporter was true that were meeting a lot of people now. It lasted until issue 183 after which the series was cancelled. When the casting of the ancient one in marvels doctor strange was announced, it was met with a mixed reaction. Doctor strange star benedict wong is set to star in another highly anticipated comic book adaptation the actor is among the group cast in syfys adaptation of the graphic deadly class, the. Johnny depp in the mix for marvels doctor strange film. And now marvel honcho kevin feige has weighed in on the depp as doctor strange debacle.
Doctor strange appears on the cover of pink floyds second studio album a saucerful of secrets, which contains a hidden image based on a panel from a 1967 dr. Strange, a character who has long been rumoured to be in line for a solo movie. Also included is a wearable roleplay eye of agamotto, arguably doctor stranges coolest accessory. Jan 20, 2014 doctor strange movie casting johnny depp. With strange often appearing in comic book stories alongside other bigname marvel. Johnny depp meeting with marvel for doctor strange. Strange fruit is a muchhyped miniseries coming from two top comics talents, mark waid daredevil, kingdom come and j. Despite being a premiere eponymous title, graded copies of this. No pirates of the caribbean star johnny depp on the film a movie star is not required by staff reporter march 06, 2014 12.
New listing 19781980 marvel doctor strange comic book run 3241 10 vintage comics. Jan 14, 2014 depp is a professed comic book fan and with marvels phase three initiative already starting off with a bang, the smart money is that a doctor strange pic would follow a marvel cinematic universe. The latest superhero casting rumor claims johnny depp is meeting with. Benedict cumberbatch makes for a pretty perfect doctor strange, but. A wellconnected source informed me tonight that johnny depp has taken a meeting with marvel to discuss taking on the role of dr. Doctor strange star benedict wong to headline deadly. A limited number of marvel legends sets will be available at. Iron man 3 not only represents the second most successful comic book film of alltime at the worldwide box office, sitting behind only its marvel predecessor in the avengers, but it represented at the time the last film on star robert downey jr. Originally a brilliant but egotistical neurosurgeon. The pirates of the caribbean actor was recently rumored as marvels choice to. It was only a matter of time before marvel studios started courting johnny depp to play one of its superheroes.
The 10 best doctor strange comics to read after seeing. Steven strange, while travelling in tibet finds the ancient one, who teaches him magic and. Doctor strange star benedict wong to headline deadly class. Created by legendary comic book writer and artist steve ditko, doctor strange made his debut in a 1963 issue of marvels strange tales. In 2015, a reporter from mtv asked mcgregor about his involvement in the movie.
Scans from the marvel doctor strange official collectors edition doctor strange. Hes a goto guy for mickey mouse and a comic book fan himself. A very fun book with great artwork, i had trouble putting it down and ended up reading it all the way through in one night. Feb 26, 2014 and now marvel honcho kevin feige has weighed in on the depp as doctor strange debacle. Wong assembles an interesting team blade, ghost rider, manthing, among several others to help strange defeat mephisto. Jan 14, 2014 it was only a matter of time before marvel studios started courting johnny depp to play one of its superheroes. Oct 21, 2016 created by legendary comic book writer and artist steve ditko, doctor strange made his debut in a 1963 issue of marvels strange tales. Is johnny depp the front runner for marvel comics live action. A limited number of marvel legends sets will be available at following comic con.
Doctor strange comes to comiccon as a toy usa today. Rdj, who banked huge off of the avengers and iron man 3 with a percentage of the box office gross, was a nobrainer, mustsign for disney. Steve ditko is one of the most acclaimed and enigmatic comic book artists of all time, best known for cocreating spiderman with stan lee in in 1962. Jan 15, 2014 a wellconnected source informed me tonight that johnny depp has taken a meeting with marvel to discuss taking on the role of dr. Benedict cumberbatch brings a little magic to the marvel universe just when youd given up on superheroes and cgi, along comes a funny, exciting, trippy movie with. See more ideas about strange, doctor strange marvel, doctor strange. The traditionally asian male character is being portrayed by a. Jun 04, 2015 also included is a wearable roleplay eye of agamotto, arguably doctor strange s coolest accessory. He pointed to his lack of comic book knowledge as what he believes. Johnny depp might be a mystical man, but hes not the master of the mystic arts.
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