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Benedict Cumberbatch Looks Intense as Marvel's Dr. Strange

The West End favorite is taking on the lead role in a 2016 film about the Marvel superhero.

Editorial Staff
New York City

Hollywood favorite and West End regular Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, Frankenstein) is set to play Marvel superhero Dr. Strange in a 2016 film about the character, but until now, no one knew what that might look like. Thanks to photos recently released by Entertainment Weekly, the wait is over for fans who want to see Cumberbatch in Strange's recognizable facial hair and costume.

And it looks like he's even added his signature smoldering stare.

Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange.
Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange.
A 2016 film starring Benedict Cumberbatch will focus on the Marvel superhero Dr. Strange.
A 2016 film starring Benedict Cumberbatch will focus on the Marvel superhero Dr. Strange.