Summary
There are rumors thatDoctor Strange 3has been in development. There are already various claims about the anticipated movie, including its director and casting, but fans should take them with a grain of salt.
Sam Raimi helmedDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness(2022). Although the movie received a mixed reception from fans and critics, many approved it and expressed interest in watching anotherDoctor Strangefilm from the director. There are also rumors that one prominent actor, producer, and director is joiningDoctor Strange 3, but an insider debunked the claims.
MyTimeToShineHellotook toX, formerly Twitter, and shared a post from Marvel Updates claiming that Raimi would directDoctor Strange 3and Denzel Washington was cast as Dormammu, the primary antagonist, who appeared in the first movie. For Dormammu’s live-action debut, Cumberbatch performed the character through motion capture and he voiced it along with another unidentified British actor. However, the movie insider debunked the claims. “This isn’t true because it’s way too early for any casting,” he wrote.
The claim about Washington’s alleged casting inDoctor Strange 3started fromProduction Weekly. However, the report’s accuracy is not guaranteed because the information is from online rumors and fan speculations. Also, one should note that the report only stated Washington’s name was mentioned in regard to Dormammu. It never said he was officially cast for the role. Meanwhile, the tweet about Washington’s rumored casting received mixed responses. Some were happy because they thought it was confirmed. “Glad you confirmed it. Been hearing about this rumor a lot,” onesaid. However, many said they had already heard the claim a year ago, even before the SAG-AFTRA strike began, so they weren’t sure about it. Some were sad that Washington’s casting was not confirmed. “So no Denzel?” oneaskedwith a crying emoji.
Dormammu is a powerful mystic entity from the Dark Dimension. He is a powerful sorcerer and demonic conqueror who seeks to dominate multiple dimensions, including Earth. Washington is a great and versatile actor. With his powerful screen presence, there is no doubt that he could pull off the role. Washington, who is known for films likeTraining DayandThe Equalizer, will no doubt make an effective villain inDoctor Strange 3.The supervillain is a larger-than-life baddie and Washington exudes authority, making him an effective actor to portray the menacing and complex character.
More and more versatile and popular actors have joined theMarvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), such as Harrison Ford, who played Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, aka Red Hulk, inCaptain America: Brave New World. Hopefully, if Washington joins the MCU, they will not waste his presence and screen time because it will be a missed opportunity if that happens. However, this has happened before with Christian Bale when he playedGorr, the God ButcherinThor: Love and Thunder. Viewers felt he wasn’t utilized to his full potential due to the character’s underdeveloped story arc, lack of screentime, and inconsistent tone. Although Bale gave his best and his intensity was felt onscreen, his fans thought the Oscar-winning actor wasn’t given enough material to portray the iconic villain. Hopefully, Marvel will avoid repeating the same mistake if they take Washington onboard.
