Benedict Cumberbatch leads as Dr. Stephen Strange, with Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo and Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer in the 2016 Marvel film ‘Doctor Strange’.
Main cast
- Dr. Stephen StrangeBenedict CumberbatchMain
- Karl MordoChiwetel EjioforMain
- Christine PalmerRachel McAdamsMain
- The Ancient OneTilda SwintonMain
- KaeciliusMads MikkelsenMain
- WongBenedict WongMain
Supporting cast
- Nicodemus WestMichael StuhlbargSupp
- Jonathan PangbornBenjamin BrattSupp
- Dormammu (voice)Benedict CumberbatchSupp
Guest & voice
- Dr. Nic West (alternate reality)Michael StuhlbargGuest
- Patient #2Annette ReillyGuest
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About this cast
Doctor Strange is a 2016 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character. It follows neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange, who, after a car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the titular character.
FAQs
Who plays Dr. Stephen Strange in Doctor Strange?
Benedict Cumberbatch plays Dr. Stephen Strange, the neurosurgeon turned Master of the Mystic Arts.
Who voices Dormammu in the film?
Benedict Cumberbatch also voices Dormammu, the ruler of the Dark Dimension.
Is Doctor Strange a TV series?
No, Doctor Strange is a standalone film released in 2016, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Who plays the Ancient One?
Tilda Swinton portrays the Ancient One, the centuries-old Sorcerer Supreme who mentors Strange.
What year was Doctor Strange released?
The film was released in 2016 by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
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