Doctor Strange is one of the most under appreciated comic book hero out there (in my opinion) and for some reason isn't all that popular. However Marvel Studios has realized that Doctor Strange does deserve a film that seems to be set for 2013 or 2014. For those of you who don't know much about Doctor Strange, I'll explain: Dr. Stephen Strange was a gifted yet arrogant neurosurgeon before a car accident damaged the nerves in his hand and robbed him of the steady hands needed to be a surgeon. Strange searched far and wide all over the world for a cure but to no results until he came to the Himalayas in search of one man who could help him-The Ancient One. The rumors were true and Strange did discover the ancient one. However the Ancient One would not help Strange unless he became his apprentice.
Strange was angry at the Ancient One for refusing to help him but after the Ancient One was attacked, Strange was amazed at seeing magic and decided to say with the Ancient One. He then later discovered that the attack was perpetrated by the Ancient One's other pupil-Baron Mordo. From there you can guess what happened.
For me the Doctor Strange movie should be set currently and should not be a period piece. I want the whole trench coat look for Doctor Strange instead of his classic costume with the cape. There's nothing wrong with that costume it's just I prefer Strange with the trench coat. The magic has to be real and not be unexplained science. I liked that aspect of Kenneth Branagh's Thor because it grounded the movie in some sort of reality. They weren't gods, instead they were aliens worshiped as gods.
Director
This was almost too easy for me. There is only one director I know that could possibly handle Doctor Strange and that is Guillermo Del Toro. Del Toro has experience with supernatural and mystical heroes as he directed Blade II and did both Hellboy and Hellboy II: Golden Army. It's been a while since I've seen Blade II or Hellboy though but from what I can remember both were quite good movies. I liked Hellboy because even though it was about all this supernatural stuff, Del Toro made it believable and that is not an easy thing to do.
I haven't seen Pan's Labyrinth but apparently Del Toro was able to make everything completely believable and that film is straight up mystical/supernatural stuff. Del Toro has that unique ability to blend horror, comedy, and action without any real problems. Now a Doctor Strange film won't be funny but with him it will be probably perfect.
Doctor Strange
Many fans seem to want Liam Neeson for the role of Doctor Strange.I love me some Liam Neeson but him as Doctor Strange? Not in my world, not ever in my world. My choice is actor Guy Pearce. He's the correct age for Doctor Strange and I think he's a good actor. He gave a (to me) a memorable performance in 2010's The King's Speech as King Edward VIII and starred in a mini series called Mildred Pierce for which he won an Emmy Award. He's a seriously talented actor and I really think that he is the best possible choice for the role. His performance in Christopher Nolan's Memento showcases that Pearce is easily one of the greatest actors of all time (Yes I did just say that).
Doctor Strange isn't by any means a young guy so Pearce really fits the role a lot better than Liam Neeson does. Neeson is now nearly sixty years old and that's just too old for Doctor Strange. I don't want to see someone who is sixty playing the character. Pearce is 44 and to me is Doctor Strange. suggested the actor Jon Hamm for the role and coincidentally earlier in the day I had thought of him for the role. It bugs me that he'll never get to be Superman but if he can be Doctor Strange, then I'll be happy.
Clea
Clea is Doctor Strange's love interest I suppose you could say. She's a sorcerer like Doctor Strange and comes from the Dark Dimension which she is ruler of (or was I should say). She hasn't really been used in the comics all that much in a while and I think it's important that she is in this film. For the character I have to go with Naomi Watts. She's beautiful and brings that level of sophistication to the role.
It's not really all that important who plays the role but I personally would definitely like Watts to do it. The character is right around Doctor Strange's age and Watts is 43 believe it or not. She doesn't look that age but apparently she was born in 1968. Clea is going to stand out from all the other love interests because she is a sorcerer (or sorceress if you like) and not just a damsel in distress even though I don't believe any of the other love interests for the Marvel heroes in the movies have been that. suggested Teresa Palmer who sort of rocks the whole blond/platinum like Clea does. I'd have to say she seems like a good choice; a bit young for the role but yeah she does seem like she could do it.
Dormammu & Baron Mordo
Strange's greatest villain is Dormammu. He is the ruler of the Dark Dimension and the greatest enemy of Strange's mentor the Ancient One. He is also the uncle of Clea apparently as well. Dormammu could be done in several different ways. You could create solely by CGI, have him look human and enrage fans, or have him created with CGI but have the actor wear a motion capture suit. I want Ben Kingsley for the role because I think he has a great voice for Dormammu and I'm sick of him doing terrible (Prince of Persia anyone?)
However if he is casted for the role, he sure won't be playing him physically because well Kingsley isn't exactly tall. He is 5'8" but in comparison to some actors he's not huge. However he's got a great voice and this would give him the opportunity to do something good for once.
As for Baron Mordo, I have to go with Christoph Waltz because well he is a fantastic actor and he is just perfect for the role of Baron Mordo. It all depends on how much Baron Mordo is used in the film. If he's only there for the origin than having Waltz play him would be kinda useless.
