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Benedict Cumberbatch plays Stephen Strange a.k.a Doctor Strange in the MCU. One of the leading figures of the Avengers, Strange, has made multiple appearances, includingAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame. The character was last seen inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Though Strange is an important character, his future in the MCU has been unclear. However, a recent update sees him taking a backseat to make way for Benedict Wong’s Wong to act as a recruiter. According to a new rumor, Wong, the current Sorcerer Supreme, will be recruiting new Avengers for the filmCaptain America: Brave New World.
Will Wong Replace Benedict Cumberbatch As The New Leader of The Avengers?
After the exit of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans as Iron Man and Captain America, the Avengers have been looking for a new leader. Most of the OG Avengers seem to be on different paths and have yet to come together again. Many new heroes have also popped up since then, such as Echo, She-Hulk, Kate Bishop, Ms. Marvel, and more.
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While early films of the Multiverse Saga positioned Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange as a potential new leader of the MCU, the actor has been seen sparingly in the franchise sinceAvengers: Endgame. Apart from his solo films and theAvengersfilms, the character has only appeared inSpider-Man: No Way HomeandThor: Ragnarok.
While his future is unclear since the end ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a new rumor suggests that Cumberbatch might be taking a backseat to give way to his friend and Sorcerer Supreme Wong to recruit new members to join the Avengers. According to scooper Alex P., Wong would be looking for new heroes inCaptain America: Brave New World.
Wong will reportedly be building the new#Avengersin ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD’(via@AlexFromCC)pic.twitter.com/X7IlLyjV72
He basically became the new Nick Fury.Possibly he’s recruting Sam as the new leader.
Wong really been holding the MCU on his shoulderspic.twitter.com/EBqvArJIu7
I’m not sure how I feel about this.If Wong is assembling the team, that means he’s looking at something BIG on the horizon and will clearly need people who aren’t impressed by a guy dressed up in a flag.
Hilarious that I see Wong as a bigger face than Strange at this point.
why Wong?? cant afford Dr. Strange??
The upcomingCaptain Americafilm is set to star Anthony Mackie in the lead role along with Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s Future in the MCU Is Still Unclear
The final scene inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessshowsBenedict Cumberbatch’sDoctor Strange developing a third eye due to the Darkhold and going into the Dark Dimension with Charlize Theron’s Clea. The two characters have been known for having many adventures together in the comics, and the film teased a similar team-up.
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While Doctor Strange, like the rest of the MCU, is slated to appear in the upcomingAvengers 5, the actor seemed to be unaware of any other developments regarding his character. In an interview withThe Playlist, the actor spoke about the state of Strange,
Who knows!… We will see. We will find out. I’m not sure where he’s been and what he’s been up to and who with, but yeah, I know as little as you.
ThoughAvengers 5is on the horizon and is boasting of a much larger ensemble than previous installments, it is yet to be seen how Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange will be treated.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
