<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right click-to-enlarge"><div><div class="image on-image"><a title_source="Disney/DreamWorks" title_caption="" class="zoomin" href="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/53fca8d66bb3f70a1737446c-960/great-image-of-benedict-cumberbatch-from-the-fifth-estate-premiere-2.jpg"><span class="sprites click-to-enlarge-icon" title="Click to enlarge"></span><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/53fca8d66bb3f70a1737446c-487-365/great-image-of-benedict-cumberbatch-from-the-fifth-estate-premiere-2.jpg" border="0" alt="great image of benedict cumberbatch from the fifth estate premiere" /></a><p class="source"><span>Disney/DreamWorks</span></p></div><p></p></div></div>Deadline reports <a href="http://deadline.com/2014/10/benedict-cumberbatch-doctor-strange-movie-cast-862815/">Benedict Cumberbatch will play Doctor Strange</a> in an upcoming Marvel movie. </p>
<p>According to Deadline, negotiations with Cumberbatch are about to begin for the role.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/benedict-cumberbatch-emmy-reactions-2014-8">Emmy-winning "Sherlock" actor</a> was among a long list of names in contention for the superhero role. </p>
<p>Joaquin Phoenix, Ryan Gosling, Colin Farrell, and Jared Leto were also rumored to star.</p>
<p>Scott Derrickson ("Sinister") is set to direct the upcoming "Doctor Strange" film.</p>
<p>Marvel is <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/marvel-press-event-oct-28-2014-10">holding a press event Tuesday</a> in Los Angeles where a big announcement was expected to come. We're sure there will be more from the event tomorrow.</p>

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Benedict Cumberbatch Will Play Doctor Strange In Marvel Movie

Disney/DreamWorksDeadline reports Benedict Cumberbatch will play Doctor Strange in an upcoming Marvel movie. According to Deadline, negotiations with Cumberbatch are about to begin for the role. The Emmy-winning "Sherlock" actor was among a long list of names in contention for the superhero role. Joaquin Phoenix, Ryan Gosling, Colin Farrell, and Jared Leto were also rumored to star. Scott Derrickson ("Sinister") is set to direct the upcoming "Doctor Strange" film. Marvel is holding a press event Tuesday in Los Angeles where a big announcement was expected to come. We're sure there will be more from the event tomorrow.

Disney/DreamWorksDeadline reports Benedict Cumberbatch will play Doctor Strange in an upcoming Marvel movie. According to Deadline, negotiations with Cumberbatch are about to begin for the role.

Benedict Cumberbatch Will Play Doctor Strange In Marvel Movie

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