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

[Mrs. Sawyer]

Nice. I liked the original draft of Prometheus before Lindelof took a s**t on it.

 

[Sawyer]

Nice. I liked the original draft of Prometheus before Ridley Scott took a s**t on it through Lindelof.

Thought I'd fix that up for you.

 

[Suzanne78]

Movie Twitter is pretty much all aflutter with Spaihts taking on scripting duties; he's written a lot of fine scripts that seem to get pooped on during production (GRUMBLE GRUMBLE PROMETHEUS I AM LOOKING IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION!) Basically, he's big with the sci-fi movie buff fans.

Here's hoping that both Derrickson and Spaihts have a clear and focused vision together for the movie. I would love a sci-fi-horror infused superhero movie (probably something Ghost Rider and Jonah Hex could've benefitted more from&#8230

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

Thought I'd fix that up for you.

 

[LoganGambit87]

New Writer:

http://www.deadline.com/2014/06/marvel-setting-jon-spaihts-to-script-doctor-strange/

leto is a pipe dream marvel realize he has a popular band who tour internationally right

he would never sign their 5 film movie deal he has done 5 films in last 9 years

 

[Suzanne78]

Never say never. Seems like he's wanting to do more movies now, given the fact he might be taking over for Will Smith on Brilliance.

He can still tour and work with Marvel.

 

[StarkTheProdigy]

I would honestly like Leto as Strange. He has the personality for it, plus he is a method actor. Just look at his past works.

 

[Octoberist]

Leto is out of left field. Also, He and Paul Rudd drink form the same cup of eternity, it seems. It's funny how he's older than Benndict and Tom, but looks the youngest.

 

[Suzanne78]

Leto is out of left field. Also, He and Paul Rudd drink form the same cup of eternity, it seems. It's funny how he's older than Benndict and Tom, but looks the youngest.

*sighhhhhh*

Yep! I mean…

I'm sorry. Did you say something? I got temporarily lost in a pair of blue eyes and Jesus hair.

 

[Bullseye1]

I'd give it to Aidan Gillan.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Leto is out of left field. Also, He and Paul Rudd drink form the same cup of eternity, it seems. It's funny how he's older than Benndict and Tom, but looks the youngest.

It blew my tiny mind the other day when I learned Leto was 42. He's got 4 years on me but sure as heck doesn't look it. I would have guessed he was about 30 tops, and only that old cause I remember him from Fight Club.

 

[fixxxer]

It blew my tiny mind the other day when I learned Leto was 42. He's got 4 years on me but sure as heck doesn't look it. I would have guessed he was about 30 tops, and only that old cause I remember him from Fight Club.

Yea, recently re-watched Fight Club a couple of months back. The fact that it came out fifteen years back makes me feel every one of my 33 years.

 

[The.Brotherhood]

Batista tours with the WWE on a weekly basis before getting back on a promotion tour for GOTG, he'll be back in the WWE after. The same can work with Leto.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

Jared Leto would be the ultimate inspired choice.
Lord, let it be...

 

[samsnee]

How upset would people be if Strange didn't have his signature mustache? I feel like Stark rocks it pretty well already.

 

[cherokeesam]

How upset would people be if Strange didn't have his signature mustache? I feel like Stark rocks it pretty well already.

He needs *some* kind of facial hair.
The handlebar mustache Leto is shown with was "canon" for a time, although the goatee is a bit more of a well-known look for him. If, and this is still an *if,* Leto *is* playing him, then maybe they chose just the pornstache to distinguish his look from Stark's goatee.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Most definately.

The facial hair [and grey temples] are key visual staples that have been there from day one and has pretty much remained intact to this day, why should the fact that another character also has facial hair change that?

 

[Brian Braddock]

He needs *some* kind of facial hair.
The handlebar mustache Leto is shown with was "canon" for a time, although the goatee is a bit more of a well-known look for him. If, and this is still an *if,* Leto *is* playing him, then maybe they chose just the pornstache to distinguish his look from Stark's goatee.

Agree.

 

[The Endless]

I think it'd be cool if he had a vaudevillian kinda facial hair. With the twirly mustache and everything.

 

[samsnee]

I think goatee would be the way to go. Just a stache might look too 70s Village People.

 

[Brian Braddock]

Which is why I suggested the Zappa look as its more than just a simple 'tache and enough to look different from a goatee like to Tony's.

 

[outsider101487]

Any thoughts on how Strange will fit into the Avengers, personality-wise? I've been shuffling the deck of casting choices, and I'm at a loss for who among the supposed contenders would be the most interesting in a solo film AND in the Avengers roster. Mulling them over actually has me losing my excitement a little. Probably because Hardy and Cumberbatch are fan faves for many roles, and Leto's been discussed for a while (I think?). Don't get me wrong -- Leto, Hardy, and Cumberbatch are all fine actors. And I'm really excited for this particular adaptation. Having just reread The Oath, I'm thrilled that a Marvel film is delving into a new "world" of sorcery, mysticism, astral projection, etc. Obviously Marvel's got a plan for Doctor Strange, but I'm really hoping they cast someone who can make the character stand out for more than just costume, powers, and atmosphere.

Leto delivered a great performance in Dallas Buyers Club, and I recently rewatched American Psycho and Fight Club for fun. He's been a solid, versatile supporting character. He could very well bring to the Avengers fold a great personality, a mix of brazen arrogance and refined elegance. Hardy is an intense actor with great range and who's shown brilliant transformation. He brought a lot of character to a fairly simple supporting role in Inception; was fantastic as a troubled, ticking timebomb in Warrior; and of course, he was bat***** as the lunatic lead in Bronson. It'd be fascinating to see what he'd do with Strange (though, to me, his "Bane" was an odd, albeit interesting interpretation). And Cumberbatch has a great, unique screen presence, delivering as villains (Star Trek Into Darkness and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) and as heroes (mainly thinking Sherlock). For me, Cumberbatch is the standout choice, but this is probably because I love his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and feel his "stamp" on Stephen Strange (with the same dry seriousness and limitless arrogance) would be a welcome addition to the Avengers chemistry. It's doubtful he'd repeat any Sherlocky mannerisms though, for better or worse, so it's really a toss-up.

With ALL of this said (and it HAS been a lot)... I really hope Marvel surprises us with an as yet unmentioned, inspired, out-of-the-box casting. I don't know who this would be, of course, since "surprise" means I haven't thought of him yet (...or her??). Chiwetel Ejiofor is a name that really piques my interest (kudos to whoever posted this suggestion in the previous thread). Now I don’t want to get into any race/gender-bending arguments. I am all for a well-written character that is still (somewhat) faithful to his/her source material, and I am certainly not proposing changes for the hell of them. Moreover, this isn’t to discount the potential brilliance of the aforementioned actors. I’m just pining for a unique, exciting casting and a complex, unexpected interpretation. Chris Pratt and Paul Rudd seem inspired choices for their films, bringing a background of comedy into the action/superhero fold. Though likely darker than GOTG and Ant-Man, Doctor Strange seems like an incredible opportunity to do something different, and I'm hoping that whoever the ultimate choice is delivers.

Phew. After that mouthful, I'd love to hear thoughts on Doctor Strange's personality on-screen and how he'll fit in with the Avengers.

 

[cherokeesam]

Any thoughts on how Strange will fit into the Avengers, personality-wise? I've been shuffling the deck of casting choices, and I'm at a loss for who among the supposed contenders would be the most interesting in a solo film AND in the Avengers roster. Mulling them over actually has me losing my excitement a little. Probably because Hardy and Cumberbatch are fan faves for many roles, and Leto's been discussed for a while (I think?). Don't get me wrong -- Leto, Hardy, and Cumberbatch are all fine actors. And I'm really excited for this particular adaptation. Having just reread The Oath, I'm thrilled that a Marvel film is delving into a new "world" of sorcery, mysticism, astral projection, etc. Obviously Marvel's got a plan for Doctor Strange, but I'm really hoping they cast someone who can make the character stand out for more than just costume, powers, and atmosphere.

Leto delivered a great performance in Dallas Buyers Club, and I recently rewatched American Psycho and Fight Club for fun. He's been a solid, versatile supporting character. He could very well bring to the Avengers fold a great personality, a mix of brazen arrogance and refined elegance. Hardy is an intense actor with great range and who's shown brilliant transformation. He brought a lot of character to a fairly simple supporting role in Inception; was fantastic as a troubled, ticking timebomb in Warrior; and of course, he was bat***** as the lunatic lead in Bronson. It'd be fascinating to see what he'd do with Strange (though, to me, his "Bane" was an odd, albeit interesting interpretation). And Cumberbatch has a great, unique screen presence, delivering as villains (Star Trek Into Darkness and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) and as heroes (mainly thinking Sherlock). For me, Cumberbatch is the standout choice, but this is probably because I love his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and feel his "stamp" on Stephen Strange (with the same dry seriousness and limitless arrogance) would be a welcome addition to the Avengers chemistry. It's doubtful he'd repeat any Sherlocky mannerisms though, for better or worse, so it's really a toss-up.

With ALL of this said (and it HAS been a lot)... I really hope Marvel surprises us with an as yet unmentioned, inspired, out-of-the-box casting. I don't know who this would be, of course, since "surprise" means I haven't thought of him yet (...or her??). Chiwetel Ejiofor is a name that really piques my interest (kudos to whoever posted this suggestion in the previous thread). Now I don’t want to get into any race/gender-bending arguments. I am all for a well-written character that is still (somewhat) faithful to his/her source material, and I am certainly not proposing changes for the hell of them. Moreover, this isn’t to discount the potential brilliance of the aforementioned actors. I’m just pining for a unique, exciting casting and a complex, unexpected interpretation. Chris Pratt and Paul Rudd seem inspired choices for their films, bringing a background of comedy into the action/superhero fold. Though likely darker than GOTG and Ant-Man, Doctor Strange seems like an incredible opportunity to do something different, and I'm hoping that whoever the ultimate choice is delivers.

Phew. After that mouthful, I'd love to hear thoughts on Doctor Strange's personality on-screen and how he'll fit in with the Avengers.

Right now, we can't just assume he *will* fit into the Avengers. Granted, he's been on the canonical roster a few times in recent years, but he's most often associated, team-wise, with The Defenders (who are getting a Netflix show in the next few years) and the supernatural superteam called Midnight Sons. And, it would be perfectly understandable if MS chooses not to make him a team player at all and just be this unaffiliated uber who lends his powers to whichever hero/group of heroes as the case warrants.

As far as personality: I'd hope that they make Movie Dr. Strange a tad more interesting and believable, motive-wise. I think we're long past the image of the outdated Vincent Price/Christopher Lee occult hero we're used to in the comics. Instead, I see MCU Dr. Strange being more like a modern seeker, something of a New Age type who can back his spiel up with real magic instead of typical California bull**** artistry. To that end, I don't think you could ask for a better fit for that role than Leto.

 

[Whiskey Tango]

I think goatee would be the way to go. Just a stache might look too 70s Village People.

He's got a few good beard options (goatee, horseshoe, Zappa, Winnfield, friendly mutton chops, Van Dyke) but I hate the handlebar and in particular I hate that pic of Leto's handlebar. I don't want Strange to look like Snidely Whiplash.

 

[marcvader]

Leto looks like a woman sporting a stache but seriously watch them give us a hipster Strange with ironic handlebar moustache and all.