Dr. Strange will be the central character in the movie "Avengers: Secret Wars": what is known

Benedict Cumberbatch has confirmed that his character, Dr. Strange, will be a key character in the movie Avengers: Secret Wars." The actor shared details about the future of his character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In an interview with Variety, the actor also revealed that he will miss the movie "Avengers: Doomsday," which will be released in 2026 but will play an important role in the next part of the franchise. Cumberbatch admitted that he inadvertently disclosed this information, but confirmed that his character will be central to the final film of the new Marvel saga.

The actor explained that his absence in "Doomsday" is related to the plot development, but in "Secret Wars," Dr. Strange will be a key figure. The last time the character appeared was in the 2022 film "Doctor Strange" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and his story is far from over.

According to Cumberbatch, Marvel is open to discussing the further development of Strange, which could lead to a third solo movie about the Sorcerer Supreme.

In addition to his work in blockbusters, Cumberbatch is actively involved in independent projects. He is involved in creating non-standard films through his production company SunnyMarch. One of these films is The Thing With Feathers, which will be presented at the Sundance Film Festival. The film shows a completely different side of the actor, showing him in a more emotional and dramatic role.

Despite his success in the Marvel franchise, Cumberbatch continues to look for creative challenges. His company develops unique projects that, according to him, Hollywood is not always ready to support. At the same time, the actor does not lose interest in large-scale movie adventures, believing that superhero films are a modern mythology that fascinates millions of viewers.

In addition, Marvel is preparing another sensation – the return of Robert Downey Jr. who will play Dr. Doom this time. Cumberbatch found out about it during the broadcast of Comic-Con 2024, which was a surprise even for him. He immediately wrote to the head of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, expressing surprise at the studio's decision.

As for working on the Marvel set, Cumberbatch admitted that at first, it was difficult for him to adapt to large-scale production. Only over time did he learn to be more relaxed in the role of Dr. Strange. An important lesson for him was the interaction with his colleagues, such as Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, who easily improvised in their scenes.

Despite his busy schedule at Marvel, Cumberbatch is not ready to give up the role. He believes that the character has great potential and is looking forward to seeing what storylines the studio decides to develop next. Dr. Strange remains one of the most important figures in the cinematic universe, and his participation in "The Secret Wars" will be crucial.

But Cumberbatch's return to the role of Sherlock Holmes is still in question. He noted that it is possible only if the new season surpasses the previous ones. However, now the actor's main focus is on future Marvel projects and independent films.

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