5 reasons Sherlock fans should be excited about Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch)

METRO
16 April, 2016

We’re very excited about the debut trailer for Doctor Strange starring Benedict Cumberbatch that appeared online in the wee small hours of Wednesday morning.

Comic book blockbusters are a dime a dozen these days, but we think this one is going to be rather special – especially for Sherlock fans.

Here are five links between the Marvel movie and the world of Holmes that have us excited for both this film, and future films from the studio.

1. Benedict Cumberbatch

Obviously. Best get this one out of the way first. Both Sherlock and Doctor Strange share a supremely talented actor in their leading man. But you knew that already, right?

There are plenty of differences between the characters, but also plenty of similarities too, hopefully making this new role a mix of exciting new dimensions but also familiar quirks for Benedict to get his teeth into.



2. Strange the investigator

No guarantees this will actually happen in the film of course, but one of the main traits of the character, apart from being Sorceror Supreme and Master of the Mystic Arts, is how often he is called upon to investigate phenomena that take a turn for the… well, strange. Doctor

Stephen Strange may have once been a surgeon, but in the pages of the Marvel comic books in which he stars and makes guest appearances he finds himself sometimes evoking a certain famous consulting detective to solve mysteries that other Marvel heroes are at a loss to explain.

3. Mads Mikkelsen

It’s still unknown just who he is playing, but the former Hannibal Lecter is apparently the leading bad guy in the film version of Doctor Strange. He also has a couple of links to the BBC series – chiefly, his brother Lars played Sherlock’s most repellent foe thus far in the form of Charles Augustus Magnussen in the third series of the show.

But also he was Le Chiffre, the first opponent for Daniel Craig’s James Bond in 2006’s Casino Royale – a film that was scored by David Arnold. Who we all know and love as one half of the composing team behind Sherlock.



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Domhnall Gleeson climbs his way to the Hollywood A-list

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CAITLIN MCBRIDE – 09 AUGUST 2013

THE son of legendary actor Brendan Gleeson, Domhnall, joined Rachel McAdams for his latest film premiere.

Irish actor Domhnall is celebrating his first major Hollywood role, alongside actress Rachel McAdams. The pair star in the romantic comedy About Time, and stepped out to promote the film together at the world premiere in London.

The acting duo were the star attractions at last night's red carpet event, held at Somerset House. Domhnall opted for classic elegance in a grey suit and navy tie, while his co-star wore Roksanda Ilincic top, skirt, and belt, Casadei shoes, and Norman Silverman earrings.

The young actor is earning rave reviews for his role in About Time, in which he plays the geeky Londoner who learns he can travel back in time. However, with the world at his fingertips, he his only goal is to find a girlfriend (played by McAdams).

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Domhnall Gleeson, 'Anna Karenina' Star, On The Worst Thing For An Actor (HUFF POST)

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Gleeson is having a bit of a moment. The erstwhile Bill Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" plays the big-hearted Konstantin Levin in "Anna Karenina," Joe Wright's ambitious adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel.

"I would have never considered myself for a romantic role, that was something Joe decided I was able to do," Gleeson told HuffPost during a recent interview. "He made a big step forward for me in that way, just by trusting me."

Gleeson, 29, has been working as an actor since he was a teenager, but it's only now that he's ready to ascend up the ranks. In addition to "Anna Karenina," Gleeson's next run of movies find him starring opposite Rachel McAdams (in the time-travel romance "About Time"), Michael Fassbender (in the comedy "Frank") and even his father, actor Brendan Gleeson (in the star-studded drama "Cavalry").

HuffPost Entertainment chatted with Gleeson about "Anna Karenina" and his burgeoning career.

How did you get involved with "Anna Karenina"?
I came onboard after somebody else dropped out. I had auditioned for a small part in "Hanna" for Joe, but didn't get it. So we kept in touch, because he's just sort of one of those guys. He said, "Do you want to come and audition?" I couldn't believe that he was letting me audition for it at all. I read the book in four days and went down to meet him and did a five-hour audition. I left the audition thinking, "Well, even if it doesn't happen, I feel like I've gotten better by having him direct me for a few hours." Then I did a table read, and after that, Joe asked me to do the part. I did a little dance in the street. It was one of the great moments.

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