It's his last name! The Benedict Wong as Wong Thread.

[Dark Raven]

Also, in terms of Wong's portrayal, I think he can still work for Doctor Strange without being his "Yes Master" manservant. It seems I'm constantly referring to JONATHAN STRANGE & MR NORRELL as a benchmark for how this film could be realised, but I could see Wong being portrayed as being like the Childemass to Strange's Mr. Norrell. Someone who is Strange's "servant," yes, but someone who also has his own agency and opinions and commands respect in his own right, and who acts as more of a friend and confidante (and henchman!) to Strange than just a dogsbody.

I think Wong could say "Yes Master" at least once in the film. He could say it sarcastically, just like when people say "Yes Mom" when someone is being too over-protective or nagging etc. Wong could say that to Strange if Strange still has an arrogance problem and thinks Wong is there at his beck and call to do his bidding. It could be like "Yes 'Master'. "

 

[Yellow Cyclone]

the strange-wong relationship can be like how RDJ/Jude Law did it for the sherlock holmes movies

more bros-partners than master-servant. each skilled in their various fields but dependent on each other

 

[Silvermoth]

It's funny how they've started filming but they haven't cast Wong yet.

You know how chiwetel said his baron Mordo would be an amalgamation of many characters? You don't think he's part Wong do you?

Please don't make a pun right now. Anyway, interesting thing to think about

 

[SirStrangefolk]

If he appears at all, I'd like the dynamic between the two to be more like in Greg Pak's Doctor Strange: Season One. Let them have rivalry and a little mistrust, only to learn from each other, both personality-wise and in skills (Strange can teach Wong some magic stuff, Wong teaches Strange self defence) and then become close friends with a lot of mutual respect.

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Also, in regards to the title, apparently Wong is his last name.

 

[BarryAllen]

I think Wong could say "Yes Master" at least once in the film. He could say it sarcastically, just like when people say "Yes Mom" when someone is being too over-protective or nagging etc. Wong could say that to Strange if Strange still has an arrogance problem and thinks Wong is there at his beck and call to do his bidding. It could be like "Yes 'Master'. "

Nah, I don't think the whole manservant thing will even fly in this day and age. I say just drop it entirely and have Wong be Strange's assistant/partner/bodyguard.

 

[Dark Raven]

Nah, I don't think the whole manservant thing will even fly in this day and age. I say just drop it entirely and have Wong be Strange's assistant/partner/bodyguard.

I never suggested the manservant angle in my post. If you thought I did, you missed the point entirely.

All it would be is a passing nod to that, but not remotely suggesting that Strange thinks of Wong as his manservant or that Wong even is submissive in the slightest and regards Strange as his master.

As I explained, it's like if a female friend of yours starts nagging you and telling you to remember to do this or to make sure you do that. It is common for one to say "Yes Mom " sarcastically while rolling one's eyes at the person. It's not for a second suggesting the person thinks of the female friend as their mother, but in fact stressing the point that she is not their mother yet she is behaving as though she were.

It's also like when someone says to you "can you get me a glass. And can you put this on the table as well please? Oh and could you get me some more water etc." People often reply to that sarcastically "when did your last servant/ slave die?" or something to that effect.

So Wong saying "Yes Master " wouldn't be submissive Wong saying this to Strange who actually thinks he's his master, but simply Wong being sarcastic because Strange is somewhat presumptuous because he's so used to getting his way as an arrogant doctor. And in that, he's sending the message "I'm not your servant, but I'm letting it slide this time just because you're still new at this and still finding yourself, but don't expect it to be a recurring thing."

 

[BarryAllen]

I never suggested the manservant angle in my post. If you thought I did, you missed the point entirely.

All it would be is a passing nod to that, but not remotely suggesting that Strange thinks of Wong as his manservant or that Wong even is submissive in the slightest and regards Strange as his master.

As I explained, it's like if a female friend of yours starts nagging you and telling you to remember to do this or to make sure you do that. It is common for one to say "Yes Mom " sarcastically while rolling one's eyes at the person. It's not for a second suggesting the person thinks of the female friend as their mother, but in fact stressing the point that she is not their mother yet she is behaving as though she were.

It's also like when someone says to you "can you get me a glass. And can you put this on the table as well please? Oh and could you get me some more water etc." People often reply to that sarcastically "when did your last servant/ slave die?" or something to that effect.

So Wong saying "Yes Master " wouldn't be submissive Wong saying this to Strange who actually thinks he's his master, but simply Wong being sarcastic because Strange is somewhat presumptuous because he's so used to getting his way as an arrogant doctor. And in that, he's sending the message "I'm not your servant, but I'm letting it slide this time just because you're still new at this and still finding yourself, but don't expect it to be a recurring thing."

Yeah, I got all of that. I just don't think that even joking about that would even fly today, especially in one of these big budget movies aiming at a variety of demographics.

 

[Loki882]

We'll they've cast Scott Adkins, who's a badass martial artist. So, given how they seem to be going out of their way to avoid any kind of potentially controversial "mystical Asian" stereotypes, perhaps he's playing the Wong-like role in this movie?

 

[terry78]

Wouldn't be surprised considering they've changed up two of the characters already.

 

[TheVision]

What if they replace Wong with Danny Rand? Theres your mystical Dr Strange/Iron Fist connection. He teaches Strange kung fu or something. They can still have other Asian characters too.

 

[chamber-music]

Shannon Kook from The Conjuring and Degerassi might make a good Wong
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shannon_Kook
He has a marital arts background as well.

 

[Yellow Cyclone]

starting to get worried about no wong

 

[Silvermoth]

I reckon Wong will be like the joker in batman begins. Hinted at in the last scene but doesn't appear until the sequel

 

[Dark Raven]

There will just be a postcard saying "To Wong: Thanks for everything - Julie Newmar."

 

[Endeavor]

There will just be a postcard saying "To Wong: Thanks for everything - Julie Newmar."

 

[Yellow Cyclone]

There will just be a postcard saying "To Wong: Thanks for everything - Julie Newmar."

 

[terry78]

That dude from the Librarians would work.

 

[FVD]

Chow Yun Fat has been very quiet lately. Why not bring him back into the fold as Wong. Damn, he would have been an awesome Mandarin too. A pity now, given the fact they're finally tapping into the magical realm of the MCU that Mandarin won't seem to be used to his full potential anymore. While I didn't mind Iron Man 3, it does disappoint me that Aldrich Killian and A.I.M. won't become the force they've been like in the comics. Then again, we still haven't seen M.O.D.O.K. brought to screen either so A.I.M. can continue in some shape or form I suppose. Back on topic now.

 

[metaphysician]

Again, why exactly does the Mandarin keep getting brought up in the context of Dr Strange and mysticism, when the Mandarin *is not and never has been a wizard*? His powers come from kung fu, scientific genius, and alien tech, in roughly that order.

 

[Silvermoth]

There will just be a postcard saying "To Wong: Thanks for everything - Julie Newmar."

You have won the thread.

 

[FVD]

Again, why exactly does the Mandarin keep getting brought up in the context of Dr Strange and mysticism, when the Mandarin *is not and never has been a wizard*? His powers come from kung fu, scientific genius, and alien tech, in roughly that order.

Jeez, I didn't know. It's the first I've ever heard about Mandarin not using magic far out! And I never ever took him for a wizard either but some sorcery had to be in there surely.

 

[BoredGuy]

There will just be a postcard saying "To Wong: Thanks for everything - Julie Newmar."

 

[metaphysician]

Jeez, I didn't know. It's the first I've ever heard about Mandarin not using magic far out! And I never ever took him for a wizard either but some sorcery had to be in there surely.

The answer is "No, not really". His ten rings have occasionally been called, rather inexplicably, magic rings. . . but they were and always have been "magic" rings gained from a crashed alien spacecraft. Other than that, his activities center around superhuman kung fu and mad science. He has never been a sorcerer, not for a single issue.

 

[Silvermoth]

Is anyone reading the current doctor strange run with Jason Aaron? Is Wong in that? I suppose that might provide the biggest clues as to how and if Wong will appear in this movie

 

[FVD]

The answer is "No, not really". His ten rings have occasionally been called, rather inexplicably, magic rings. . . but they were and always have been "magic" rings gained from a crashed alien spacecraft. Other than that, his activities center around superhuman kung fu and mad science. He has never been a sorcerer, not for a single issue.

Ah, copy that mate. Thanks for the info.