We do not actually know whether or not Marvel Studios is out of the woods simply but or nonetheless spiraling downward. Regardless, the subsequent two Avengers films are prepping to shoot later this yr, which implies we’ll be getting large casting updates sooner reasonably than later. After all, Physician Unusual is a serious participant within the Marvel Cinematic Universe proper now, however veteran actor Benedict Cumberbatch says he will not present up in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to reach on Could 1, 2026.
With a script in all probability nearing completion (a minimum of as full as Marvel’s screenplays will be earlier than being tweaked a thousand occasions whereas capturing), it is smart that a minimum of the MCU’s greatest names are studying concerning the plans forward for his or her characters. Whereas selling his upcoming film The Factor With Feathers, Cumberbatch has brazenly informed Selection that Stephen Unusual will not be round when Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must face Physician Doom. He’ll be again although.
In keeping with the British actor, Unusual merely does not align “with this a part of the story.” This is not stunning contemplating what went down in Physician Unusual within the Multiverse of Insanity’ post-credits scene, which noticed him being stunned by Clea (Charlize Theron), nephew of cosmic baddie Dormammu. She introduced up the recurring difficulty of incursions and requested him ‘properly’ to affix her in fixing what’s damaged.
Ideally, we might’ve had a 3rd Physician Unusual romp earlier than the following set of Avengers films, however that appears unlikely now except it is introduced this yr and targets a agency launch in between the 2, just like the fourth Spider-Man installment led by Tom Holland. Regardless, Cumberbatch additionally acknowledged that Unusual is essential to fixing no matter goes down with the multiverse in Secret Wars: “He is fairly central to the place issues may go.”
Furthermore, he praised the continued collaboration with Marvel Studios and even teased discussions relating to a 3rd solo entry have occurred already: “They’re very open to discussing the place we go subsequent… Who do you wish to write and direct the following one? What a part of the comedian lore do you wish to discover in order that Unusual can maintain evolving? He is a really wealthy character to play. He is a posh, contradictory, troubled human who’s acquired these extraordinary skills, so there’s potent stuff to mess about with.” He isn’t unsuitable. The MCU’s Physician Unusual has rapidly turn out to be a fan favourite not solely due to his grounded but playful performances, but in addition due to his discernible character arc throughout solo films, crossovers, and main occasions.
We’re of the opinion that Sam Raimi, who added as a lot sauce as he humanly might to Multiverse of Insanity, must be the person to helm the third Physician Unusual film, however after a large sector of the fandom rejected its daring swings, possibly we’ll be caught with a a lot blander selection.
