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Now Marvel Is Eyeing Joaquin Phoenix for Doctor Strange

Now Marvel Is Eyeing Joaquin Phoenix for Doctor Strange

Numerous reports are saying Marvel is in talks with Joaquin Phoenix to take the lead in their upcoming adaptation of Doctor Strange. Doctor Strange is one of Marvel’s oldest and oddest heroes, a sorcerer whose adventures generally take place in the mystic realms.

Take the news with a grain of salt. Phoenix is notoriously choosey with his roles, and had tended to shy away from big budget pictures ever since Walk the Line back in 2005. And Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hardy have also been rumored for the role, so there are a lot of things up in the air. However, Doctor Strange is largely expected to be Marvel’s big announcement at Comic-Con this week, so they’re probably pushing to confirm a lead. Stay tuned …

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