Actor Benedict Cumberbatch Arrives for a Dinner to Celebrate the Work of The Royal Marsden Hosted by Britain Prince William at Windsor Castle, in Windsor
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch arrives for a dinner to celebrate the work of The Royal Marsden hosted by Britain Prince William at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, May 13, 2014. REUTERS

It was rumoured a week ago that Jared Leto will play Marvel’s Dr. Stephen Strange in the movie adaptation of “Dr. Strange.” However, reports are now pointing at two other possible candidates, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hardy, which made Twitter fans excited.

"Dr. Strange" now has Scott Derrickson as director. But the hunt is still ongoing for the perfect actor to portray the role of Dr. Stephen Strange. It was recently rumoured that "30 Seconds to Mars" frontman Jared Leto will play the role. Now Deadline reports Marvel is putting together its cast list and is also looking at Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hardy to play Dr. Stephen Strange.

Tom Hardy just starred in "Locke," a drama directed by Steven Knight, and recently wrapped up filming for "Child 44" and "Mad Max: Fury Road." Deadline reports that Tom Hardy's role as the villain Bain in the "The Dark Knight Rises" brings him closer to becoming a major star compared to Benedict Cumberbatch.

Benedict Cumberbatch, on the other hand, is no stranger to portraying the villain character in movies. Not only did he give voice to the fire-breathing dragon Smaug in "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," he also played the villain Khan in "Star Trek Into Darkness." He also starred as the slick-looking, dark-haired gentleman detective Sherlock Holmes in the TV series "Sherlock." Cumberbatch according to IMDb, stands stands six feet tall a little closer to Dr. Strange's character who, according to tripod, stands 6' 2. Cumberbatch has naturally auburn hair compared to Dr. Strange's black with white streaks. However, fans already had a glimpse of how natural a dark hair looks on Cumberbatch when he played detective Sherlock Holmes. Benedict Cumberbatch would make a great "Dr. Strange," according to Geektyrant.

Dr. Stephen Strange, or "Dr. Strange," has been around since the 1960s at Marvel Comics headquarters. The character was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1963 as a neurosurgeon turned Sorcerer Supreme and Earth's protector against magical and mystical threats.

Both Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch are talented actors and each has their own qualities to contribute to the role of Dr. Strange. Regardless of who gets the role, Twitter fans are excited just hearing these rumours. Below are their Twitter posts.

On Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange

Ok, Benedict Cumberbatch playing Dr. Strange would prolly be the coolest thing

— Mike Long (@MikeSheridanL) June 9, 2014

i think Benedict Cumberbatch is perfect for the Dr. Strange character — ɐɹǝɹqɐɔzpıɐ (@aidzcabrera) June 9, 2014

Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange is a fantastic idea. Benedict Cumberbatch as any character is a fantastic idea.

— Chris Brennaman (@chrisbrennaman) June 7, 2014

If Marvel secures Sir Benedict Cumberbatch for Dr. Strange….. They will rule the world! (I call him Sir cause he's awesome) — Nick Jones Jr. (@njfuture) June 7, 2014

Benedict Cumberbatch is rumored for almost every role right now. Personally, I just want him for Dr.Strange!

— Superhero Report (@SuperheroReport) January 11, 2014

If Benedict Cumberbatch is not cast as Dr. Strange, I will be very disappointed: http://t.co/JaeXPq2KMX — Brennig Hayden (@BrennigHayden) June 25, 2013


On Tom Hardy as Dr. Strange

IF THEY CAST BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH AS DR.STRANGE INSTEAD OF TOM HARDY I WILL RIOT!!!!

— Sonny Panzica (@thetetristyrant) June 8, 2014

Tom Hardy as Dr. Strange! 'Ah you think the dark arts are your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it.' — Jon-James Hodson (@JonJamesHodson) June 7, 2014

Please @Marvel cast Tom Hardy as Dr. Strange and not Benedict Cumberbatch. Save Benedict for a bad guy.

— Big Time Timmy (@TimOkeeffe40) June 7, 2014

Tom Hardy as Dr. Strange? I can't see him in that role. But atleast he's able to grow himself a beard. — Nine (@used_to_know_) June 7, 2014

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD @Marvel and @DisneyPictures CAST TOM HARDY AS DR STRANGE

— William J. Gardiner (@CallMeJudas_) June 7, 2014

He may not be my first choice for the role,but yeah, Tom Hardy as Dr. Strange would be really interesting. — Jeff Rothman (@amazingjr87) June 7, 2014

Tom Hardy as Dr. Strange? I like! http://is.gd/hiVOs #Batman @dopeykris @herbyvore64

— Leobenmc (@Leobenmc) November 17, 2010

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