Kevin Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, has recently labeled Benedict Cumberbatch as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s anchor. First taking on the titular role in Doctor Strange back in 2016, Cumberbatch’s sorcerer has become synonymous with the magical side of the MCU.
Cumberbatch’s role in Avengers: Infinity War was an important one for setting him up to be at the center of the MCU's Phase 4. Doctor Strange was paired with Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark/Iron Man for most of the film. Having been introduced back in 2008 as the first MCU hero in Iron Man, Tony Stark has often been treated as the franchise's lead. However, with Tony Stark’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame to defeat Thanos , a vacuum was left for someone to take on his role.
“Benedict has turned this character into an icon, appearing in a historic three of the top six films of all time. It’s been quite a journey. I remember our very first meeting was set up as a general, and we wanted to pitch him this great character, and before we could, he said ‘So tell me about Doctor Strange,’ because you knew. Because somewhere you knew what this could be and you’ve always seen the tremendous potential in this character.
Feige's comments are, of course, in reference to Cumberbatch's upcoming Doctor Strange sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. With so many well-known veterans of the MCU having recently exited the franchise, it’s exciting to consider that Cumberbatch’s Strange is going to play an important role going forward. It's clear from Feige's explicit reference that the actor's"anchor" role will be directly tied with the MCU's multiversal future.
Considering Feige’s claim that Cumberbatch is now the MCU's anchor, it's clear that he is going to be dealing with some major events in Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. Although Cumberbatch has the potential to show up in other MCU stories going forward, he must first confront his mistakes from Spider-Man: No Way Home and gain a better understanding of Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch's intentions, which look to have huge implications for the wider MCU.
Yeah? Then he might want to actually DO SOMETHING about the elephant in the room
Oh yeah right, like Robert Downey Jr. didn't exist 🙄
You know people have to pay for these stars? Had no idea until a fee you're ago.
What an idiotic thing to say. He’s disrespecting a lot of other actors.
Anchor? Because he's a drag?* He's literally my least favorite MCU character. * I know what he meant.
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