Over the weekend, newset photossurfaced fromDoctor Strange, which revealed starsBenedict CumberbatchandChiwetel Ejioforin action. Shooting continues in New York today, andCumberbatchWebhas posted even more set photos, some of which give us our first look atMads Mikkelsenas the mysterious villain. Unfortunately, we don’t know who exactly this character is yet, but as you can see in the set photos, he certainly has an intriguing look.
The actor is seen wearing intricate facial makeup around his eyes, and in some photos, he’s seen alongside an unspecified woman, who also has the same makeup around her eyes. It’s worth noting that the set looks quite similar to photos we saw earlier this weekend, so it seems that these unknown characters may be doing battle with theSorcerer Supreme and Baron Mordo. It isn’t known how much shooting is left onDoctor Strange, but the studio has already set a November 4 release date.
Doctor Strange, which started production in November, tells the story of Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), an acclaimed neurosurgeon who uncovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions after a near-fatal car accident. The film will show audiences corners of theMarvel Cinematic Universenever before explored, thanks to directorScott Derrickson.Doctor Strangeis set for release on November 4, going up against Warner Bros.‘Bastardsand 20th Century Fox’sTrolls.
The supporting cast forDoctor StrangeincludesTilda Swinton,Chiwetel Ejiofor,Rachel McAdams,Michael Stuhlbarg,Amy Landecker,Scott AdkinsandMads Mikkelsen. With three more months of shooting left, Marvel still hasn’t revealed which charactersAmy Landecker,Scott Adkins,Mads MikkelsenandRachel McAdamsare playing just yet, but there are rumors thatRachel McAdamsis playing the Night Nurse.Tilda Swintonis playing the Ancient One, withChiwetel Ejioforportraying Baron Mordo andMichael Stuhlbargplaying Nicodemus West.
Scott Derricksonis directingDoctor Strangefrom a script byJon Spaihts, based on the comic book character created byStan LeeandSteve Ditko. Production onDoctor Strangewill be an international affair, with shooting taking place in London, New York, Hong Kong and Kathmandu, Nepal. Take a look at the latest images from the set, and stay tuned for more onDoctor Strangeas production continues.
