Doctor Strange’s appearances on any MCU project are exciting for fans, be it standalone features or cameos, Benedict Cumberbatch has masterfully played the role of the magical superhero.
After two standalone features, fans are expecting a third exciting installment. Also, Charlize Theron’s cameo as Clea made room for the next installment. But Theron’s recent update on the movie was not what fans were rooting for.
Charlize Theron’s Disappointing Update on Doctor Strange 3
Benedict Cumberbatch and Charlize Theron in Doctor Strange 2
Charlize Theron appeared as Clea, ex-wife of Doctor Strange in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Fans were enthusiastic about the grand entrance of another superhero in the franchise. However, at the Fast X premiere in Rome, Theron said that she has not received any updates from the studio. “I haven’t gotten a call. Is that bad?” Theron told MTV.
The Oscar winner’s MCU debut was also quite marvelous as the actor turn out to be a fan of superhero in just about a week. “If I can find the anchor, then I’m never going to be a snob about, like, ‘Oh, does this make me less of a powerful actor?’”
Theron told The Hollywood Reporter once. “I was ignorant, I didn’t know those movies well enough until a family who I consider, like, my adopted family had me watch them,” she added.
“They’re crazy Marvel fans, and I always used to make fun of them. Like, ‘Oh my God, you guys are such f*cking nerds.’ Then one spring break we rented a house and our kids were in a camp and they were like, ‘You need to f*cking sit down and watch.’ So, we watched all the movies, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, they’re so f*cking good.’
And the kids got in on it, too, and it was such an enjoyable ride. And there’s a mythology around it and it’s been thought out over decades with Clea, and I’m challenged by that. Like, how do you reinvent that? So, I’m excited, but I honestly don’t know what the f*ck it’s going to be.”
Theron as the princess of the Dark Dimension has a very important essence in the comics and the next Doctor Strange feature is likely to feature her with major screen time.
Benedict Cumberbatch Confirmed the Return of Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch has just given a big update on the Doctor Strange. The actor hinted at the return of the character next year. “There are some Marvel capers in the making next year,” Cumberbatch said.
Earlier, the actor teased the exciting MCU future of the character. “I really can’t wait to see what the fan reaction is to this and where it takes Strange, and who he is by the end of the film. But I think it sets him up for a really exciting future,” Cumberbatch told Extra TV.
Further, talking to Total Film the Sherlock actor said that he is far from being tired of the character. “I’m not tired of it all yet,” he said. “I really enjoy playing this character, and I’ve still got a lot left to give as him, and a lot more adventures I want to have with him.”
Certainly, Cumberbatch has high hopes for the return of the character and potential installments in the franchise. “I would love to do another one,” the 46-year-old once said. “Doctor Strange is such a complex character and it feels like there is so much more to explore with him,” he continued adding, “He is such a brilliant character and I’m still having a wild time playing him.”
Although MCU has not slated anything specific about Doctor Strange yet, the character may return in Doctor Strange 3 given the fact that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has grossed over $955 million at the box office being highest grossing movie of 2022. Also, the character could be an essential part of Avengers 5. As for the cameos go his appearance in Fantastic Four can be expected.
