About Doctor Strange:
The super quick synopsis for the upcoming Marvel film, Doctor Strange, reads as follows:
After Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is injured in an accident that ruins his career, he sets out on a journey of healing, where he encounters the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) and the world of magic. The Ancient One later becomes Strange's mentor in the mystic arts.
It's being directed by Scott Derrickson (The Day The Earth Stood Still, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Sinister).
Other cast includes
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Rachel McAdams
Michael Stuhlbarg
Mads Mikkelsen
If you've been following or encountering any headlines, then you've seen the grumblings about whitewashing the role of the Ancient One with Tilda Swinton. But then again whenever Marvel has made any change to any character, a subset of fans have gone off the wall. Remember the casting of Col Fury or Heimdall, replacing the traditional roles of white characters? Well, it's happening again.
Marvel has replied:
“Marvel has a very strong record of diversity in its casting of films and regularly departs from stereotypes and source material to bring its MCU [Marvel Cinematic Universe] to life. The Ancient One is a title that is not exclusively held by any one character, but rather a moniker passed down through time, and in this particular film the embodiment is Celtic. We are very proud to have the enormously talented Tilda Swinton portray this unique and complex character alongside our richly diverse cast.”
In other words: GET OVER IT!
Either way, it is what that is and here's the first teaser trailer for the film:
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