Doctor Strange Casting Poll **NEW** - Part 1

[smashmode]

Im cool if Cumberbatch plays him, Im cool if he isnt.

Im arguing that Phoenix isnt playing him, moreso than me arguing that Cumberbatch is.


And tbh, I dont care either way. Whomever they get, whether its one of those two or not, doesmt matter. Whoever they get will be great.

There is more evidence at this point that he would be playing Doctor Strange than some other character based on the reports out there. Unless there are counter reports stating he would be playing the villain?

 

[SpideyFan866]

Phoenix is Strange at this point. If they're that deep in he's probably going to say yes.

But they aren't deep in, if the major trades are to be believed.

They all say that a deal is far from being done.

 

[Chris B]

Phoenix has been one of my choices for awhile, so I'd love it if he was actually cast.

 

[Majik1387]

I don't believe anyone is far in deep for the role.

 

[Joeyjojo72]

Lol now I'm gonna be so bummed if it falls through. I kinda wish I hadn't heard anything until the deal was finalised.

 

[Six]

Yeah, I mean, THR/Deadline/Variety have all picked up on it. I'm tending to think it's closer to a done deal.

Now, it's wait and see if they bring him out tomorrow in Hall H. I… wonder how the poor dear will react to thousands of screaming fans and flashing bulbs, LOL! He's never really been one for PR and stuff.

ETA: That's kind of what's making me scratch my head about Phoenix as Strange skeptics here. I mean… opinions are opinions, but Phoenix is an immersive character actor, he's always making strange choices (heh, puns!) in his roles that sets him apart from his peers.

He's going to be the best, most talented actor in Marvel's stable, besides Ruffalo, IMO.

Yeah, its mind boggling. I thought for sure when I saw the news, people here would be extremely happy about this but I guess most of them are dead set on Benadryl Thundercats.

 

[elsewhere]

Yeah, I mean, THR/Deadline/Variety have all picked up on it. I'm tending to think it's closer to a done deal.

That's what I'm thinking. Plus this just happens to break during Comic Con. And he was seen buying Doctor Strange comics.

Come onnnn.

 

[Six]

Yeah, I say its pretty much close to done.

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

Phoenix is Strange at this point. If they're that deep in he's probably going to say yes.

I'm not gonna say if he is one way or another just because with Marvel we've seen deals fall apart last minute, like Krasinski for Captain America, Norton for Avengers, McKay directing Ant-Man.

 

[elsewhere]

Or it's a clever ruse by Marvel meant to misdirect us.

I doubt it though.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Never in a million years did I think Joaquin Phoenix would do a movie like this at this stage in his career, but if he is indeed front-runner to be cast as Doctor Strange... what a casting coup. Superb actor, and though people still associate him with the weirdness of I'm Still Here, since his "comeback" he's been on an incredible hot streak:

- Breathtaking performance in The Master, a difficult, divisive film, but with undeniably great acting from both Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- An astounding lead performance in Her, an awesome, instant classic of a film.
- A heavily-buzzed lead role in Inherent Vice, hotly anticipated new film from auteur Paul Thomas Anderson.

To go from that into Doctor Strange would be pretty fantastic. I'm onboard for this. So much so I'll be kinda disappointed if it turns out to be bogus.

 

[Joeyjojo72]

My guess is that Marvel really really wants to bring down the house at SDCC with their latest acquisition. They want this deal done ****ing yesterday!

 

[Smilodon]

Doctor Strange is easily my favorite Marvel property besides the X-Men and Feige has been discussing the possibility of a Doctor Strange film for years. To finally have an enthusiastic director on board with the possibility of having Joaquin freakin' Phoenix portraying him is making me fanboy so hard. I can only hope Derrickson and Marvel can provide Phoenix the material necessary for him to give the performance we all know he is capable of. Seeing him in stuff like Gladiator, Walk the Line, Her (as well as The Master), he can provide such varied and nuanced performances that Doctor Strange would be one of those films everyone would have to check out, even non-CBM fans. Just to see what Phoenix can do in the role.

I need to stop hyping myself out before anything is officially announced.

 

[KDM1986]

I hope it's announced tomorrow!

 

[SpideyFan866]

Jeff Sneider, who broke the story, is saying that a deal is definitely not done. However, during the casting process, Phoenix was the name tha came up most often from sources.

 

[Six]

Shouldn't Doctor Strange have his own forum by this point? A director is already on board and casting is about to begin.

 

[Sevprince]

It's unclear if the actor will accept the role, but a source confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that the deal is further along than just the offer stage, as has been reported.

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I hope it goes through. I didn't like BC or Tom Hardy rumors for this. I'm not familiar with Dr. Strange other than what I saw in cartoons but I'm just sick of BC and I don't think Hardy would be right fit.

 

[T"Challa]

Now i'm gonna be mad if it doesnt happen..lol

 

[Incrediblejeff]

If Joaquin Phoenix is Dr. Strange,I'm in.Phoenix is a great actor.

 

[StarkTheProdigy]

I'm fine with him being in Doctor Strange, just not the titular character.

 

[Rock Sexton]

I'm fine with him being in Doctor Strange, just not the titular character.

What?

 

[Rock Sexton]

Never in a million years did I think Joaquin Phoenix would do a movie like this at this stage in his career, but if he is indeed front-runner to be cast as Doctor Strange... what a casting coup. Superb actor, and though people still associate him with the weirdness of I'm Still Here, since his "comeback" he's been on an incredible hot streak:

- Breathtaking performance in The Master, a difficult, divisive film, but with undeniably great acting from both Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
- An astounding lead performance in Her, an awesome, instant classic of a film.
- A heavily-buzzed lead role in Inherent Vice, hotly anticipated new film from auteur Paul Thomas Anderson.

To go from that into Doctor Strange would be pretty fantastic. I'm onboard for this. So much so I'll be kinda disappointed if it turns out to be bogus.

Don't forget his role as Commodus in "Gladiator" ...... He was also great as Max California in "8mm", which had a very moody tone and something we might get to see with Derrickson's work on this film.

 

[Son of Coul]

What?

Like he's fine with him being in the movie but not Dr. Strange himself.

 

[SpideyFan866]

What?

They want Phoenix in the movie, 'Doctor Strange', they just dont want him to PLAY Doctor Strange.

As in, theyd prefer him to play Mordo or Dormammu, etc.

 

[StarkTheProdigy]

What?

I don't mind if he has a role other than Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange