Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts could be materializing on the big screen. Sooner or later.
“I’d say in the next year, year and a half, as we start putting together our film slate for 2012 and 2013, I would not be shocked if we saw Dr. Strange on those lists,” Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige tells MTV’s Splash Page. “I love the idea of tapping into the magical realm of the Marvel Universe, which is fairly significant and hasn’t yet seen life on screen. It’s something I’m very, very interested in.”
Doctor Strange is certainly no, um, stranger to adaptations in other media: He appeared in a 1978 television movie, a 2007 direct-to-DVD animated film, plus a few cartoon cameos. A feature film has been listed as in pre-production since at least the mid-’80s, with rights and scripts being passed around Hollywood over the next two decades.
So, what makes this go-around any different? One, Marvel now has its own movie studio. And two, the company seems to be feeling its oats after elevating Iron Man — long considered a second-tier character — to blockbuster status.
Guillermo Del Toro directing and Neil Gaiman writing has been mentioned, which would be awesome. I think the origin plus the Strange/Mordo/Dormmamu storyline by Lee/Ditko would work, with Mordo, aided by Dormmamu, chasing Strange all over the world, leading to a meeting with Eternity and a final confrontation in the Dark Dimension.
I don't know any big fans of Dr. Strange, really, other than Gerry. I bought the animated movie and I've read a bit of the character here and there in guest appearances, but nothing has grabbed me to buy any of the collections.
I love the Doc. I think Monk got the plot just about right, though it might be a bit much for one movie.
The JMS series a few years back was based on his then unused screenplay. I hope they don't use it for this, either.
I'd hope they wouldn't spend too much time on the origin. Maybe just a short conversation with Clea or something. I think in a film he'd work well as more of a mysterious character.
I've thought for a while now that Brody would be a good Dr. Strange. Quit reading my mind!
Seriously, I think that Brody would be good, because Strange doesn't need to look like a square-jawed hero. Brody's good at conveying a certain earnestness, and the fact that he doesn't look like a typical leading man might serve the role well.
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Yeah Iron Man was definitely second tier. hardly any other media adaptations, one low selling book, a relatively small amount of toys and public penetration.
not something you'd expect to make the money it did.
Oddly enough: I read online that the 1978 Dr. Strange made for TV movie was going to be shown on Saturday November 1st at 9:00 pm eastern on the Cartoon Network:
It's not a good movie. I have in on VHS tape here somewhere from 25 years ago. Still, you might want to look at it.
When since does Cartoon network show live action movies?
Um. Iron Man... second tier? Thought Iron Man had been in continuous publication since 1963 or so.
Nm.. Doc Strange would be a good movie.
Second tier in comparison to characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Batman, and Superman.
And for many years, the X-Men were barely third-tier. Things change.
For many, especially non-comic book readers, a man in a powered battle suit makes more sense than most comic book concepts. Throw in have the hero be a rich playboy, and you've got appeal.
Um. Iron Man... second tier? Thought Iron Man had been in continuous publication since 1963 or so.
Nm.. Doc Strange would be a good movie.
Second tier in comparison to characters like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Batman, and Superman.
And for many years, the X-Men were barely third-tier. Things change.
For many, especially non-comic book readers, a man in a powered battle suit makes more sense than most comic book concepts. Throw in have the hero be a rich playboy, and you've got appeal.
Agreed. And say what you will about Civil War or Iron Man's behavior therein, but within Marvel Comics it really did boost his profile immensely.
By the 90s, X-Men stock had risen a lot. The 90s cartoon, figures, and numerous video games had given them a penetration into the youth consciousness underestimated by many. Those are the ones that came out to see the movie and make it a hit.
Oddly enough: I read online that the 1978 Dr. Strange made for TV movie was going to be shown on Saturday November 1st at 9:00 pm eastern on the Cartoon Network:
When since does Cartoon network show live action movies?
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