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Mordo believes in following the rules, protecting the "natural order" and doing what's necessary to protect Earth. [65] By December 1992, Wes Craven had signed to write and direct Doctor Strange for release in either 1994 or 1995, with Savoy Pictures distributing. Rather than choosing another country, Derrickson and Cumberbatch felt that bringing attention and tourism to Nepal following the event "was all the more reason to shoot there". So by grounding your stories enough in science to not so much make them plausible, but to allow that science to open up new possibilities—people are used to that in their lives. [216] It fell to fifth in its fifth and sixth weekends,[217][218] and by its seventh weekend had fallen to the ninth-highest-grossing place. Underneath all of its improvements, the core narrative is something we've seen countless times. [86] By March, Marvel was considering Andrews, Levine, and Scott Derrickson to direct the film. [179] Derrickson, a Bob Dylan fan, looked for a place in the film to include one of his songs, but could not find one. [161] Dan Harmon wrote material for these additional scenes,[162] which Derrickson described as "script analysis and dialogue work", not enough to receive credit in the film. [187] The Hollywood Reporter's Graeme McMillian criticised these similarities, as well as similarities to The Matrix and between Cumberbatch's American accent and that of Hugh Laurie's Gregory House from House, calling them not "necessarily a real problem, of course ... [but] there's nothing there outside the derivative aspects: due to the nature of the trailer, there's no story beyond the 'white man finds enlightenment in Asia' trope and barely any dialogue to let audiences decide that maybe the performances will elevate the material." [13][51] The producers also had Tony Todd record voice over for Dormammu as an alternative to Cumberbatch, but ultimately decided on using Cumberbatch for the voice. The car crash blended the high speed photography and some green screen sequences, with digital assets for both Cumberbatch and the car. [212], Outside the United States and Canada, Doctor Strange earned $87.7 million in its first weekend from 33 markets, becoming the top film in all markets except Lithuania and Finland. Strange went to medical school and eventually graduated with an M.D. The sorcerers' task is to protect the Sanctums, though Pangborn instead chose to channel mystical energy only into walking again. "[157] The Lamborghini crash scene was filmed at Northfleet, Kent by the River Thames. The images showed artwork of Cumberbatch in a traditional Doctor Strange outfit from the comics, as well as a rough sequence of the plot, highlighting points such as Strange's car crash, his journey for healing, and fighting Ejiofor as Mordo (before the character was moved away from a villainous role in the film per discussions between Derrickson and the actor). [191] The next month, the same Comic-Con clip was screened at the Asia Pop Comic Convention Manila. [106][107] Ryan Gosling also had discussions to play the character,[108] while Reeves was not approached about the role,[109] and Cumberbatch was still considered to be in contention. The sequence was handled by Method's Los Angeles studio, with their Vancouver studio contributing the opening shot of the sequence. Doctor Strange is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. [142][143] Cumberbatch said that shooting in Nepal was "absolutely vital to this film, I think not least because it's so based in something that is exotic. ", "Ryan Gosling Meets on 'Houdini,' 'Doctor Strange': Will He Finally Take on a Big Franchise? Theory: Doctor Strange takes place before Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Goyer hinted scheduling conflicts might ensue with a film adaptation of Murder Mysteries,[71] and promised not to be highly dependent on computer-generated imagery. Strange and Mordo arrive in Hong Kong to find Wong dead, the Sanctum destroyed, and the Dark Dimension engulfing Earth. Neither could a high school valedictorian. Report Save. [68] However, by August 2001, Miramax acquired the film rights from Dimension,[72] and by March 2002, Goyer had dropped out of the project. [56][61], A film based on the Marvel Comics character Doctor Strange was initially listed as being in development at New World Pictures,[62] with a script dated January 21, 1986 by Bob Gale. [87], —Scott Derrickson, director of Doctor Strange[88], In June 2014, Derrickson was chosen to direct the film. McMillian did enjoy the visual effects and the visual of "Tilda Swinton literally knock[ing] Benedict Cumberbatch's soul out of his body," but concluded, "as an introduction to not only a brand new franchise for Marvel, but a potential new genre, this feels far less bold and assured" than the first trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy. Bruner. [158] Also in January 2016, filming took place at Exeter College, Oxford. Iron Fist filming happened April-October 2016. 11 'Doctor Strange' Box Office Profits – 2016 Most Valuable Movie Blockbuster Tournament", "Forget About Summer & Sequelitis: Will Fall's Crowded Pipeline Cannibalize B.O.? But WandaVision had its brief reveals just before Doctor Strange, which revealed 1) it will take place after Avengers: Endgame, and 2) Monica Rambeau, who held the … Marvel's Doctor Strange 2: Release date, cast, plot and everything we know. [63] For unknown reasons, Gale's film never went further into production. "[144] The eventual filming locations around the Kathmandu Valley included the Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath Temples;[145] Thamel and New Road in Kathmandu;[146] and the Patan Durbar Square in Patan. Upon returning to the Sanctum, Strange reveals to Mordo that the Ancient One has been drawing power from the Dark Dimension to sustain her long life, and Mordo becomes disillusioned with the Ancient One. [141] Cargill said that the location of Kamar-Taj was shifted from Tibet to Nepal to prevent censorship by the Chinese government. [92] Feige and Derrickson have noted that, in addition to The Oath and Steve Ditko's original work on Doctor Strange, an influence on all the film's writers was the Doctor Strange comic book Into Shamballa. And not have my headspace in something so dark for so long. [220] Its fourth weekend saw China's total gross surpass $100 million, "an increasingly rare feat in 2016. The Shape Shifting realm originally had Strange morphing and changing shape, but that was ultimately removed as Derrickson felt the audience needed to see Cumberbatch. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). [190] Derrickson, Cumberbatch, Swinton, Ejiofor, McAdams, Mikkelsen, and Wong attended San Diego Comic-Con 2016, where they debuted an exclusive clip and the second trailer for the film. Target's Blu-ray versions have an additional exclusive featurette, while the digital version also features an exclusive featurette. [46][111] Doctor Strange is part of Phase Three of the MCU. Some viewers have pointed to this as an indication that Strange takes place somewhere between The Avengers and Age of Ultron (when the team moved to its new facility in upstate New York). My character wound up being named Dr. [136] Additional New York City-set scenes were shot at Shepperton Studios,[103][153] and later in London. This was alongside several other Lee cameos, to limit the amount of travel he had to do for the next four MCU films. In the film, Strange learns the mystic arts after a career-ending car crash. As such, at the very most, Doctor Strange takes place between spring 2014 and autumn 2017, a period of 3 and a half years. Dormammu, "the most present villain in the comics", became the film's main villain. Gunn contacted Derrickson during the shoot to ensure that the shot matched up with the respective Doctor Strange scene, and "kept throwing lines at" Lee on the day to give Derrickson and Marvel plenty of options to choose from for the film. "[231] Rex Reed of The New York Observer called Doctor Strange "an awkwardly cliché-riddled mix of hamstrung imagination and bizarro reality" and said, "None of it makes any sense... For characterization, dialogue, narrative arc, acceptable acting and coherence, go elsewhere. Lola VFX worked on the Zealots' eyes, supplementing the make-up work with effects based on a geode. Additionally, Hong Kong ($3.2 million), Thailand ($2.5 million), Malaysia ($2.4 million), and Singapore ($2.2 million) also had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original Marvel film. In New York City, Stephen Strange, a wealthy, acclaimed, and arrogant neurosurgeon, severely injures his hands in a car crash, leaving him unable to operate. [175] Derrickson's "ambition was to use cutting-edge visual effects to do things that are fresh and new—to not just blow things up. While it would may have made some sense for Marvel Studios to have the events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take place in the chronological release order of its films, it's just not the case. [163] Feige said that in addition to any humor that Harmon could add to the film, he was brought on to "give us his opinions on the sci-fi concepts. We encourage you to read our updated PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY. [198], Doctor Strange held its world premiere in Hong Kong on October 13, 2016,[47] and had its premiere in Hollywood at the TCL Chinese Theatre and El Capitan Theatre on October 20, 2016. Strange returns the Eye to Kamar-Taj and takes up residence in the New York Sanctum to continue his studies with Wong. The sequence was mainly handled by ILM's San Francisco and Vancouver offices. Elements from Spaihts' early drafts that he later stated were still in the final film include many of the film's set pieces, such as the climactic battle, which came straight from Derrickson, as well as "little things" from Spaihts, "like a bandaged hand running down a row of prayer bells in a Nepalese temple. These potential future risks were determined via an algorithm developed by Arnim Zola that “evaluated people’s past to predict their future.” Seems Zola nailed it in Strange’s case. Wood's goal was to make the set feel like the Ancient One and her disciples actually lived there, and give it a "truly spiritual, truly magical" feel, while integrating it into a real building that the production filmed in Kathmandu. Forbes added that the structure of the trailer resembled early marketing for the film Batman Begins. [78] In June 2010, Marvel Studios hired Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer to write Doctor Strange. She reluctantly agrees to train Strange, whose arrogance and ambition remind her of Kaecilius. [66][67] In 1995, David S. Goyer had completed a script for the film. For authenticity, the set was dressed with real food, and populated with dogs, pigeons, and Nepalese extras, many of whom were relatives of people who live on the real Kathmandu street. [189] The issue sees four Masters of the Mystic Arts–Kaecilius, Wong, Tina Minoru and Daniel Drumm–pursue a woman who has stolen a mystical relic. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, and Avengers: Infinity War; and Team Thor: Part 2, a continuation of the "mockumentary" short film Team Thor, that was directed by Waititi. And particularly for a character like Strange, who goes from a man of science to a man of faith and who traverses both worlds. – Box Office", "Long Range Forecast: 'Doctor Strange,' 'Trolls' & 'Hacksaw Ridge, "Veterans Day Weekend Skyrockets at the B.O. In Kathmandu, the sorcerer Kaecilius and his zealots enter the secret compound Kamar-Taj and behead its librarian. [138] Davis used the Arri Alexa 65 camera for the film,[139] along with the Arri Alexa XT Plus. For unknown reasons, Gale's film never went further into production. [23] Jessica Chastain had been approached for the role before McAdams, but turned down the opportunity because she felt she was "only going to get one shot at being in a Marvel film" and wanted to be a lead character. "[134], Principal photography began in Nepal on November 4, 2015, under the working title Checkmate. [159], In June 2016, a Diamond Select Toys press release for Doctor Strange toys, in their Marvel Minimates line, named Mikkelsen's character Kaecilius and McAdams' character Christine Palmer. Doctor Strange is a unique beast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ... That Crazy ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Ending Was Part of Doctor Strange’s Plan "[197] IGN's Terri Schwartz said the sequences shown were where "Derrickson's horror aesthetics shine through". [84] In February 2014, The Hollywood Reporter wrote that Marvel was considering Mark Andrews, Jonathan Levine, Nikolaj Arcel and Dean Israelite to direct the film, and was considering Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger to rewrite the film's script. [173], Further discussing the film's visuals, Derrickson described influences as "the Steve Ditko, Stan Lee comics [which] were all about these weird visuals",[160] as well as "a fair amount of surrealist art and photography and M.C. Principal photography on the film began in November 2015 in Nepal, before moving to England and Hong Kong, and wrapping up in New York City in April 2016. Ok, clearly, SPOILERS for some MCU films. [103] Negotiations with Phoenix ended in October 2014,[104] as the actor felt that blockbuster films would never be "fulfilling", with "too many requirements that went against [his] instincts for character. From Marvel comes Doctor Strange, the story of the world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. In Doctor Strange, Mordo is positioned as an ally and advocate of Stephen Strange, and convinces The Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) to take Strange in as a new trainee of the mystic arts. [31][41][113], In January 2015, Chiwetel Ejiofor entered preliminary talks with Marvel for a role in the film,[114] later revealed to be Baron Mordo. "[144] Citypoint on Ropemaker Street, London, doubled as the New York City building where the Ancient One falls to her death. In fact, WandaVision takes place a month or so after people started returning from The Blip. [144] The inside of Kamar-Taj was also constructed at Longcross, with "sculptors creating beautiful columns and wall decorations and craftsmen building screens and doors to evoke the exotic feel of the ancient sanctuary." [134] Frank advised on "the human experience of space and time", helping Marvel conceive ideas for their cinematic multiverse, and suggesting dialogue for characters based on their beliefs, whether they were materialist, rationalist, reductionist, or "had this enlarged perspective. Some fans are frustrated at this; they understandably feel the time-period (a 2016 beginning, and a November 2016 end) is too short for Strange to lose his fortune, find Kamar-Taj, and be trained by the Ancient One. A film using this script was almost made by Regency, but the company's films were distributed by Warner Bros. at the time, which was in a dispute with Marvel over merchandising. After filming her first scene, in which she assists Strange with a surgery, Landecker asked not to be involved in the other scene because she had no lines for it and was only seen from behind, and instead wished to attend a special premiere at the White House for her series Transparent. Guardians was also for us a huge animation film. [30] A second issue, centered on the Ancient One training apprentices in the magical arts at Kamar-Taj, was released a month later. [195], On October 10, 2016, approximately 15 minutes of footage was screened at 115 IMAX 3D locations in North America, and select 3D and IMAX 3D locations worldwide. So they’ll say to watch it before then. [19][184] The trailer was met with "a very big reaction from the gathered crowd. The film was the number one film for the weekend, and became the second largest opening in November for Disney. Jimmy Woo 4 years ago. [53] Additionally, Linda Louise Duan appears, unnamed, as Tina Minoru,[54][55] Mark Anthony Brighton portrays Daniel Drumm,[53] and Topo Wresniwiro portrays Hamir,[56] all Masters of the Mystic Arts under the Ancient One. Sam Raimi Entered Talks To Direct Doctor Strange 2. [31] Production moved to New York City's Flatiron District in April,[153] where set photos revealed that Zara Phythian had joined the cast. Cumberbatch also portrays, uncredited, the villainous entity Dormammu. [208] Doctor Strange remained the number one film in its third weekend for the third consecutive week in Denmark, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore, and number one for the second week in China and Russia. [52], Chris Hemsworth reprises his role of Thor from previous MCU films in the film's mid-credits scene. It's also a little bit more trippy. Spaihts told his agent to not "take that answer. [140], Framestore was chosen to work on the Cloak of Levitation, due to their work creating Rocket in Guardians of the Galaxy. Given that Doctor Strange takes place in a time span stretching between the end of Iron Man 2 and Captain America: Civil War, it's hard to imagine Mordo watching Stephen Strange take … The Hong Kong time sequence was done mainly by ILM's London office. 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[192] In September 2016, an additional prelude comic was released, centered on Kaecilius,[193] while behind the scenes footage was released as a special feature on the Captain America: Civil War Blu-ray. Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.Created by Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in Strange Tales #110 (cover-dated July 1963). [168] By October 10, 2016, Derrickson had completed the film. [154] By the end of November, the casting of Mikkelsen and Stuhlbarg was confirmed,[2] alongside Amy Landecker and Scott Adkins in unspecified roles. They began work on the film 10 months before filming began to plan out the Manhattan sequence; it was mainly CGI, though some New York location shots were used. [209] The film's fourteenth weekend saw it open in Japan, where it was number one with $4.5 million. [131][132][133], Astrophysicist Adam Frank served as a scientific consultant on the film, having already known Derrickson and been a Marvel fan since childhood. [18] In April, Derrickson and members of the production team visited New York City to scout potential filming locations, while Feige revealed that filming would begin that November. Benedict Cumberbatch's mind-bending movie will be directed by Sam Raimi, and has a new release date of March 25, 2022. In the official MCU timeline, Doctor Strange takes place over the course of 2016 and 2017, with the accident starting perhaps a year or more before the film's culmination, though it is uncertain how much time has actually passed. Derrickson illustrated the sequence with his own concept art, alongside storyboards from professional artists and an animatic, which he presented in a 90-minute pitch to the studio. Method Studios, who worked on the Quantum Realm in Ant-Man, worked on the "magical mystery tour" sequence, with Strange hurtling through various dimensions. He brought Cargill in to work with him on this as was originally planned. [204] Overall, Doctor Strange had the widest IMAX release ever globally, along with being the first film to release on more than 1,000 IMAX screens. "[46] Spaihts returned later in the process to "do some more writing and help bring the movie home", and said he was "delighted" by the work that Derrickson and Cargill had done in the interim. The Ancient One demonstrates her power to Strange, revealing the astral plane and other dimensions such as the Mirror Dimension. [21], During the early development process, Marvel, Derrickson, and Spaihts all envisioned Benedict Cumberbatch playing the title role. Assuming that the film above is set in roughly the same time period that it is released (as tends to be the case with most films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), then we know for sure that Doctor Strange ends by autumn 2017. [123] Derrickson also revealed that Gunn had provided notes on the script, beyond the general conversing the MCU directors have between themselves for their films. "[184], On April 12, 2016, the first teaser trailer for the film debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. "[224] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 72 out of 100, based on reviews from 49 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". ", "Tilda Swinton in Talks to Join Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' (Exclusive)", "Leaving now for London to make Doctor Strange", "Tilda Swinton Explains Why She's 'Really, Really, Really Excited' to Star in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange, "Doctor Strange: Jessica Chastain Passed On Role, Wants To Be MCU Hero Instead", "Mads Mikkelsen Talks To Join 'Doctor Strange' In Very Early Stages", "Ben and many others signed on to Dr. So they’ll say to watch it before then. That's a tough one to write, but we are working on it. "[226] Peter Debruge of Variety called the film "Marvel's most satisfying entry since Spider-Man 2," and wrote that despite having "the same look, feel, and fancy corporate sheen" as the other MCU films, it "boasts an underlying originality and freshness missing from the increasingly cookie-cutter comic-book realm of late." ", "Keanu Reeves shoots down Doctor Strange rumours", "Benedict Cumberbatch To Play 'Doctor Strange, "Doctor Strange producer on the casting of Benedict Cumberbatch: 'We had to make it work, "Marvel Announces Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, Avengers: Infinity War Films, Cap & Thor 3 Subtitles", "Scott Derrickson Discusses Doctor Strange's Comic Book Influences", "Marvel Courting Chiwetel Ejiofor for Leading Role in 'Doctor Strange' (Exclusive)", "Marvel's Movie Future: Here's Everything You Need To Know Through… Phase 4? So realistically, “Black Widow” would need to take place late enough in the timeline that it wouldn’t feel like too much of a stretch that Natasha hasn’t mentioned Yelena in the other movies. "[196] Britt Hayes for Screen Crush felt the footage was "dizzying" and "far weirder and wilder than [the] trailers are letting on," though felt it was a bit difficult "to judge some of what was shown out of context (especially earlier scenes)". He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen … "[221] The next weekend, Doctor Strange opened in Argentina, where it was the number one film and earned $1 million. He had a sister named Donna, who drowned after getting a cramp while swimming. [77], In March 2009, Marvel hired writers to help come up with creative ways to launch its lesser-known properties, including Doctor Strange. and Ph.D. at the same time, using his photographic memory to learn all of the information incredibly quickly. Strange Be Marvel's First Superhero To Fly Under the Disney Banner? Doctor Strange is a 2016 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer were brought on board in June 2010 to write a screenplay. The Ancient One pursues the traitors, but Kaecilius and his followers escape. It was a magical way to start the shoot. WandaVision episode 4 finally confirms when the show is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline.When Marvel Studios announced plans for a show starring Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany), fans immediately began to wonder how this could be. Fellow surgeon Christine Palmer tries to help him move on, but Strange vainly pursues experimental surgeries to heal his hands. [170] Over one hour of footage in the film was "specially formatted" for IMAX. [7] Feige explained that Marvel had kept returning to him for the role while considering other actors,[111] with Derrickson noting that even during discussions with Phoenix, he and Marvel still wanted to cast Cumberbatch in the role. The latter is based on Hamir the Hermit, Wong's father in the comics, who was the Ancient One's personal manservant. [116] In June 2015, Derrickson announced that he was going to London to begin work on the film,[117] and Feige confirmed that Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum would appear, located on Bleecker Street in New York City's Greenwich Village, as in the comics. [151], Filming also took place in Hong Kong,[2][152] and in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. They steal a few pages from an ancient, mystical text belonging to the Ancient One, a long-lived sorcerer who has taught every student at Kamar-Taj, including Kaecilius, in the mystic arts. [When he is talking to Strange] you can feel all these ripples in his face and all that stuff… these kind of opening windows to other dimensions, and all the reflective qualities of it. Gunn felt the Garfield option was originally meant to appear in the final version of the film, but ended up being too long for the scene. [150] The real Kathmandu street that led into the fictional Kamar-Taj courtyard was replicated at Longcross, which production designer Charles Wood described as "very hard because Kathmandu is a most beautiful city and it's steeped in history. ILM also created digital doubles for many of the actors, which were shared with the other vendors. [24] Additionally, Benjamin Bratt was revealed to have been cast[35] as Jonathan Pangborn;[36] Adkins' role was revealed to be Lucian, a follower of Kaecilius;[56] and Landecker's role was later revealed to be anesthesiologist Dr. Strange studies under the Ancient One and Mordo, and from ancient books in the library that is now guarded by Master Wong. "[135] He noted that modern movie goers may not necessarily understand these complex scientific ideas, but do appear to appreciate that "amazing things happen from science. [124] At the end of the month, Feige stated that additional casting announcements would be made "before the end of the year",[125] and by early November, Michael Stuhlbarg entered negotiations to appear in the film as Nicodemus West, a rival of Strange. Wide shots of New York City include Avengers tower, which means Doctor Strange takes place after the first Avengers movie, but one or two other moments that we won’t spoil also allude to the film taking place after Age of Ultron. [204] Doctor Strange remained the top film in its second weekend,[214] and fell to second in its third, behind Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In addition to Dormammu and the Dark Dimension, Luma Pictures also created the first mirror sequence at the beginning of the film. We're not going to spend a lot of time on that, but there will be some of that. October 26, 2016 by Luke Owen Artist Steve Ditko and writer Stan Lee have described the character as having been originally the idea of Ditko, who wrote in 2008, "On my own, I brought in to Lee a five-page, penciled story with a page/panel script of my idea of a new, different kind of character for variety in Marvel Comics. [209] Deadline Hollywood calculated the net profit of the film to be $122.65 million, accounting for "production budgets, P&A, talent participations and other costs, with box office grosses and ancillary revenues from" home media, placing it 11th on their list of 2016's "Most Valuable Blockbusters". [95] By the end of June, Marvel had reportedly been looking at Tom Hardy and Jared Leto for the film's lead as well,[94][97] while Édgar Ramírez, who worked with Derrickson on 2014's Deliver Us from Evil, had discussed a possible role with the director. [219] It was projected to earn $255 million for its total domestic gross. 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