Oct 15 2014, 03:22 PM, updated 12y ago
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No Joaquin Phoenix For Dr Strange
Fans convinced that Joaquin Phoenix becoming our Doctor Strange is all but a done deal might want to put away their Eye of Agamotto. According to Badass Digest, Phoenix is still very much in the running, but is balking right now at the finish line for two reasons: One, the traditionally lengthy Marvel contract, which could tie down the eclectic actor more than he'd like. And two, Phoenix isn't sure he can pull off a role in the Marvel system, with its massive green screen and VFX, its huge scope and scale of productions, and its extensive reshoots. Remember, this is an actor used to doing much more intimate, smaller films, so it's a testament to him that he can recognize that he would not be as comfortable in this type of production.
Fans convinced that Joaquin Phoenix becoming our Doctor Strange is all but a done deal might want to put away their Eye of Agamotto. According to Badass Digest, Phoenix is still very much in the running, but is balking right now at the finish line for two reasons: One, the traditionally lengthy Marvel contract, which could tie down the eclectic actor more than he'd like. And two, Phoenix isn't sure he can pull off a role in the Marvel system, with its massive green screen and VFX, its huge scope and scale of productions, and its extensive reshoots. Remember, this is an actor used to doing much more intimate, smaller films, so it's a testament to him that he can recognize that he would not be as comfortable in this type of production.
Sauce: http://collider.com/keanu-reeves-doctor-strange/
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Keanu Reeves Talks DOCTOR STRANGE and His Stance on Comic Book Movies in General
For the past week or so since Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of negotiations to play the title role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange (and even before that really if you go back a few months) the internet has been torn virtually asunder by chatter regarding whom might be right for the role. One of the names that has been bandied about in recent days is Keanu Reeves and I can see why he’s a fan casting favorite. Not only does he have the right look and demeanor for the role, but he’s worked with director Scott Derrickson before on The Day the Earth Stood Still.
For the past week or so since Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of negotiations to play the title role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange (and even before that really if you go back a few months) the internet has been torn virtually asunder by chatter regarding whom might be right for the role. One of the names that has been bandied about in recent days is Keanu Reeves and I can see why he’s a fan casting favorite. Not only does he have the right look and demeanor for the role, but he’s worked with director Scott Derrickson before on The Day the Earth Stood Still.
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From a practical standpoint the idea of a longtime contract is sort of “errr” because you want to make sure the material is up to a certain level. Like the good or great level. I like the idea. I go to those kinds of movies. I grew up on them and comics and graphic novels. [But] I didn’t know Doctor Strange as a character, I didn’t read that as a kid. I’m gonna have to read it. I remember reading something… who’s going to play Doctor Strange? Would I be good for the role?
Sauce: http://badassdigest.com/2014/10/14/that-cr...doctor-strange/
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That Crazy Old Wizard Ewan McGregor Is In The Running For Doctor Strange
With Joaquin Phoenix out of the running for Doctor Strange Marvel has had to go back to the drawing board to figure out who will headline their next big franchise. They have their director, they're getting their script together, they just need their star. So who is it gonna be?
Yesterday a new source contacted me and said that Ewan McGregor had been prepping for the role - doing the usual research actors do when looking at taking on an adaptation or existing character. I contacted one of my usual sources and asked if this was true, and I was told "They're looking at him."
Looking at him! That's sort of vague, I'll admit it, but with the casting starting over again this at least tells us what direction Marvel is taking the character. I was kind of hoping that with Phoenix out they might go alternative - a black actor, perhaps - but they're hitting white and middle aged (Phoenix is 39, McGregor is 43).
With Joaquin Phoenix out of the running for Doctor Strange Marvel has had to go back to the drawing board to figure out who will headline their next big franchise. They have their director, they're getting their script together, they just need their star. So who is it gonna be?
Yesterday a new source contacted me and said that Ewan McGregor had been prepping for the role - doing the usual research actors do when looking at taking on an adaptation or existing character. I contacted one of my usual sources and asked if this was true, and I was told "They're looking at him."
Looking at him! That's sort of vague, I'll admit it, but with the casting starting over again this at least tells us what direction Marvel is taking the character. I was kind of hoping that with Phoenix out they might go alternative - a black actor, perhaps - but they're hitting white and middle aged (Phoenix is 39, McGregor is 43).
This post has been edited by Mov_freak: May 6 2022, 08:17 AM
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