Add another villain to the mix for Marvel’s Phase Three entry in their Cinematic Universe, DOCTOR STRANGE.
Mads Mikkelsen, fresh off the end of HANNIBAL and his participation in ROGUE ONE, is in early talks to hop into the mystical realm of the Sorcerer Supreme, with his role believed to be another antagonist for Stephen Strange. Chiwetel Ejiofor has already been confirmed as one of Doctor Strange’s nemeses, Baron Mordo, leaving some mystery as to who Mikkelsen could play.
Early drafts of DOCTOR STRANGE had Dormammu involved in Doctor Strange’s introduction to the MCU, but once Jon Spaihts became involved in rewriting Marvel’s approach to the character from scratch, all bets were off as to what elements might stick around. Dormammu could be in this… or he could not. Either way you slice it though, DOCTOR SRANGE just landed another valuable asset for its cause.
DOCTOR STRANGE isn’t set to become a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe until November 4, 2016.