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

[CaptainWagner]

Well Isn't the thought that for Avengers 2.0 many of the current stars are going to retire? If you start excluding Lang/Pym/Strange etc you are running out of characters.

-Yeah, I think that's what they want to do, post-Infinity Gauntlet. But, they still have Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Vision just getting introduced in AOU. Antman and Wasp will likely join, not to mention the rumored Black Panther and Ms. Marvel. Plus you have Bucky and/or Falcon. So I don't think Strange needs to be a part of Avengers Mark 2. Like others have said, a Midnight Sons film would be a better fit.

 

[marcvader]

We are assuming these actors are moving on though. It's only the end of their current contracts. Money talks.

 

[MadVillainy]

THe only thing is I dont see Midnight Sons happening unless 2 things happens.
1) Strange is a huge success and people really like the character himself similar to the response to Iron Man.
2) Marvel would have to divide the film studio into divisions like Marvel, Marvel Cosmic, Midnight Sons etc. Because putting together a Midnight Sons movie would take up a lot of those "3 films a year" slots that Marvel has

We are assuming these actors are moving on though. It's only the end of their current contracts. Money talks.

The only one I would be surprised don't leave are Chris Evans and RDJ.

 

[Gamma Goliath]

Not unless they just introduce blade and ghost rider in the actual midnight sons movie. Which I think would work well.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

The only one I would be surprised don't leave are Chris Evans and RDJ.

I think Hemsworth is done. Chris E seems to be enjoying it lately although he's also itching to try directing more. They could sweeten that pot by letting him helm a few tv eps or a One-Shot, maybe even a feature after he gets his feet wet.

RDJ isn't exactly having to strain on these at this point, he'll stick around as long as the cash is good.

 

[Mike Murdock]

Didn't Marvel Studios give us a range of when we'd find out? I could have sworn they did, like something of "in a few months" type of deal.

I think they said they would have announced something at Comic-Con if the contracts had been signed, but didn't think they would be signed that quickly. I think we're still in that boat and they'll announce it when signed. But they may wait until both they sign it and the next event to announce. Still, I'd have to imagine the timeframe is a few months at most.

 

[cph9fa]

I saw an SDCC interview where Feige was asked point-blank why he wasn't able to close the deal with Joaquin before Comic Con. His response was his typically evasive "There are so many rumors on the internet." The interviewer followed-up by asking if that was, then, indeed just a rumor. Feige responded cryptically, "It's all a rumor until its true."

Feige is such an expert interviewer/tease.

 

[fixxxer]

THe only thing is I dont see Midnight Sons happening unless 2 things happens.
1) Strange is a huge success and people really like the character himself similar to the response to Iron Man.
2) Marvel would have to divide the film studio into divisions like Marvel, Marvel Cosmic, Midnight Sons etc. Because putting together a Midnight Sons movie would take up a lot of those "3 films a year" slots that Marvel has.

I disagree that Dr. Strange has to be an Iron Man-level successful character for Marvel's supernatural plans to unfold. I mean he has to be successful, of course, but Iron Man-level success is basically lightning in a bottle. I think Marvel would be more than happy with Thor/Cap-level success, which is to say, "very successful".

Here's how I would do it...

Dr. Strange is a given at this point. Assuming it performs up to expectations, we'll be getting a sequel wherein Blade and Ghost Rider can be introduced. Not exactly cameos, but not to the extent of them being major supporting characters either. Basically touch upon their respective backstories either via short montages or exposition. The intent here is to introduce the characters and give each one or two really cool, important scenes, leaving the audience wanting more.

Then, bring on Midnight Sons, which is basically Supernatural Avengers. The focus, of course, will be on Dr. Strange, but Blade and Ghost Rider will have huge roles as well. Along with some others to round off the team. After this, depending on audience reaction, solo movies for Blade, Ghost Rider, etc. can be planned.

All of the above is one option. Another option would be to squeeze in Blade and Ghost Rider solo movies before the Midnight Sons team-up, but that would depend on Marvel's level of confidence in giving them major tent-pole solo releases.

If I were Feige, I'd go with the first option, but that's not to say that the second option isn't viable.

 

[Nokio]

I don't know, but I imagined Kit Harrington (Jon Snow in Game of Thrones) as Strange. But I think anyone who can do a Mandrake the Magician impression might be able to do Strange.

Harrington would make a better Wolverine when Jackman leaves

 

[Kiltman]

I disagree that Dr. Strange has to be an Iron Man-level successful character for Marvel's supernatural plans to unfold. I mean he has to be successful, of course, but Iron Man-level success is basically lightning in a bottle. I think Marvel would be more than happy with Thor/Cap-level success, which is to say, "very successful".

Here's how I would do it...

Dr. Strange is a given at this point. Assuming it performs up to expectations, we'll be getting a sequel wherein Blade and Ghost Rider can be introduced. Not exactly cameos, but not to the extent of them being major supporting characters either. Basically touch upon their respective backstories either via short montages or exposition. The intent here is to introduce the characters and give each one or two really cool, important scenes, leaving the audience wanting more.

Then, bring on Midnight Sons, which is basically Supernatural Avengers. The focus, of course, will be on Dr. Strange, but Blade and Ghost Rider will have huge roles as well. Along with some others to round off the team. After this, depending on audience reaction, solo movies for Blade, Ghost Rider, etc. can be planned.

All of the above is one option. Another option would be to squeeze in Blade and Ghost Rider solo movies before the Midnight Sons team-up, but that would depend on Marvel's level of confidence in giving them major tent-pole solo releases.

If I were Feige, I'd go with the first option, but that's not to say that the second option isn't viable.

I wouldn't want them to muddy up a Strange sequel introducing them all.
Especially in the way you mentioned. I mean maybe have references, or maybe a single cameo....but all of them popping up would really take away from the film.

I think Mephisto is an important character to the future of the MCU. He comes into contact with so many characters. Strange, Thor, obviously Ghost Rider, and others. So if say Mephisto is introduced in the Strange sequel (or even the first one)...you could have his banter with DS have a reference to acquiring the soul of a certain stunt biker.

Audiences for the most part know Blade, they know Ghost Rider. So you don't really need to go out of your way to set them up. If need be they could do a series introducing them to the MCU and showing what their backstory is. So it's there if people want it, but it really wouldn't be all that important to a Midnight Sons movie.

I think Blade will definitely make it into the MCU sometime in the next ten years, though it might be (better) as a show. Ghost Rider I'm not so sure about.

 

[sdgrandia86]

Is it confirmed that GR is back with Marvel? There was a lot of potential in the GR films, I found the second one to be slight better specially the visuals for the Rider himself. I did find the Cage to be a bad choice for the character.

I'm not very familiar with how the characters intertwined, I did read a few GR (some spirits of Venom, Spirits of Vengeance) comics but I've always been a Spidey guy. I do remember reading the first Morbious issue as well and I believe that also went with the Midnight Son's banner.

With Guardians pretty much opening the world to the Celestials I imagine all is fair play now at Marvel and the supernatural can very well be touched upon. I can see the previous Blade movies as part of the MCU if they decide to continue from where Blade Trinity left off. A potential new Blade film could add Morbious, then as someone mentioned Dr. Strange can re-introduce GR as dialogue reference between Strange and Mephisto like Kiltman suggested and they do a meet-up.

I do want to get more familiar with these characters primarily Dr Strange. I saw Season One which is a retelling of his origin. Is that a good begining point? What story do people recommend?

Thanks!

 

[Gamma Goliath]

Yes, marvel has GR, Blade, Daredevil, and punisher back

 

[Kaleb]

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I wouldn't mind seeing him as Dr Strange

 

[marcvader]

He'd be fantastic.

 

[Six]

How does Doctor Strange not have his own forum yet?

 

[Jasyn]

How does Doctor Strange not have his own forum yet?

Agreed, a DIRECTOR and WRITER already confirmed with a 2016 release all but officially announced. Hype staff is just waiting for the Main Actor confirmation I guess???

 

[smashmode]

Agreed, a DIRECTOR and WRITER already confirmed with a 2016 release all but officially announced. Hype staff is just waiting for the Main Actor confirmation I guess???

I'm guessing Hype staff is waiting on official announcement from Marvel.

 

[marcvader]

I'm guessing Hype staff is waiting on official announcement from Marvel.

They usually do.

 

[fixxxer]

Except when it comes to the Justice League, of course.

 

[Dr. Evil]

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I wouldn't mind seeing him as Dr Strange

Sigh.....

 

[smashmode]

Really think we need to move on from the GoT fan choices, the fact that Marvel is looking at Phoenix/Leto etc should lead us to believe we are looking for at the very least those with movie experience

 

[Dr. Evil]

Really think we need to move on from the GoT fan choices, the fact that Marvel is looking at Phoenix/Leto etc should lead us to believe we are looking for at the very least those with movie experience

This. I understand how popular the show is, but we need to stop putting every damn cast member in every damn comic-book movie.

 

[Oscorp]

Besides, the acting in that show isn't THAT great!

 

[Six]

My choice is still Nikolaj Coster Waldau... But Joaquin Phoenix would be great.

 

[chamber-music]

You don't need a bunch of solo films to do a midnight sons film. Audiences know who blade and ghost rider are. Characters like Agatha harkness and werewolf by night can be introduced in the film as they don't require a detailed origin movie.