3) Doctor Strange
Unless you’re a Marvel aficionado, the name Doctor Strange may sound a little alien to you. This particular comic book caper has been without a big-screen feature to his name until now, but those fans who have been campaigning for him to make an appearance will be happy to see his name up in lights by the time November 2016 rolls around.
Whilst Strange has never previously zapped his way into theatres, he did have a brief appearance on the small screen in 1978, with Peter Hooten taking on the titular role. For the big screen adaptation, Benedict Cumberbatch is set to don the MD badge as the arrogant but adroit neurosurgeon who learns the mystic arts. Doctor Strange uses his acquired power to protect planet Earth from supernatural threat, and is all set to take on a variety of challenges in the upcoming adaptation.
Director Scott Derrickson’s track record (The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister, Deliver us from Evil) suggests that the film will be receiving a fittingly dark, twisted touch for its portrayal of a flawed, supernatural protagonist, and it’d be a intriguing change to see a broody Marvel movie slapped with a hard “R” certificate for once. Chiwetel Ejofor always brings a strong presence to the screen, and the lead star of 12 Years a Slave is also billed to take a role in this adaptation. There’s a long way to go for Doctor Strange, but if everything goes smoothly, it could really be a film to look out for.
