We’ve not seen the final of Benedict Cumberbatch as Physician Unusual within the Marvel Cinematic Universe; simply do not anticipate to see him in “Avengers: Doomsday.” This is not a rumor or rumour, thoughts you, because the Oscar-nominated actor behind the Grasp of the Mystic Arts has personally confirmed that he will likely be sitting out the massive team-up movie subsequent 12 months. Nevertheless, he’s going to be again for “Avengers: Secret Wars,” which opens up an important many questions on what’s in retailer.
In a latest interview with Selection, the actor was discussing his upcoming movie “The Factor With Feathers.” Naturally, the topic of his future as Physician Unusual got here up. Cumberbatch then confirmed that his character will not seem in “Doomsday,” which will likely be directed by the Russo Brothers (who beforehand helmed “Avengers: Infinity Struggle” and “Endgame,” amongst different MCU movies). Cumberbatch even acknowledged that he might need slipped up, saying, “Is {that a} spoiler? F*** it!”
As for why Stephen Unusual will not be round for this explicit journey? Plenty of it needed to do with story adjustments introduced on by the departure of Jonathan Majors as Kang from the MCU after the actor was discovered responsible of harassment and assault. He was initially going to be the massive unhealthy that helped to convey the Multiverse Saga to an in depth, however Marvel needed to pivot. Cumberbatch defined that it needed to do with “the character not aligning with this a part of the story.”
That stated, concern not sorcery followers; Physician Unusual is “in so much” of “Avengers: Secret Wars,” per Cumberbatch, with the actor including that his character is “fairly central to the place issues may go.”
Physician Unusual nonetheless has so much left to do within the MCU
Regardless of the absence of Physician Unusual, “Doomsday” is shaping as much as be a significant occasion. Not solely is Robert Downey Jr., identified for enjoying Iron Man for greater than a decade, returning to painting the villain Physician Doom, however Chris Evans can also be returning to the MCU for the upcoming “Avengers” movie. It has but to be confirmed if he’ll be taking part in Captain America once more or another person. Likewise, Hayley Atwell, identified for enjoying Peggy Carter, is equally as a result of come again. It’ll be a star-studded affair, with “Secret Wars” figuring to be an excellent greater occasion.
For followers of Physician Unusual particularly, he’s nonetheless going to have loads to do within the MCU’s future. Not solely is he going to assist ship off the Multiverse Saga in “Secret Wars,” however the actor additionally strongly hinted that “Physician Unusual 3” is in growth whereas discussing Marvel’s willingness to collaborate with him.
“They’re very open to discussing the place we go subsequent. Who do you wish to write and direct the following one? What a part of the comedian lore do you wish to discover in order that Unusual can hold evolving? He is a really wealthy character to play. He is a posh, contradictory, troubled human who’s obtained these extraordinary talents, so there’s potent stuff to mess about with.”
For what it is value, the ending of 2022’s “Physician Unusual within the Multiverse of Insanity” teed up the ball for lots extra with the character sooner or later. Whether or not or not Sam Raimi will return to the director’s chair, or if one other filmmaker will get to place their stamp on the property, stays unclear. What is obvious is that Cumberbatch has no plans of strolling away anytime quickly.
“Avengers: Doomsday” hits theaters on Could 1, 2026, adopted by “Avengers: Secret Wars” on Could 7, 2027.
