![]() Benedict Cumberbatch, who lobbied for Derrickson's appointment to direct the sequel, will return to the role of Stephen Strange. The same can be said for sure about Benedict Wong and Rachel McAdams. It was originally planned that Baron Mordo played by Chiwetel Ejiofor will play an important role in the sequel, but there is no information about his return yet. Derrickson co-wrote the script for Doctor Strange with S. Robert Cargill, but it looks like Marvel management will find another person for the sequel. According to the source, the search for a new author will begin in the coming months. Filming is due to start in spring 2020, and the premiere will take place in May 2021. ![]() Recall that Doctor Strange earned $ 677.7 million at the worldwide box office, and therefore rumors of a sequel appeared immediately after the release of the first film. And the fact that Strange will appear in the second solo project proves once again that the hero will survive the war with Thanos. The Topic of Article: Doctor Strange Gathers Old Friends. |