To survive and thrive, comic book movies have to keep pushing the boundaries of what audiences expect, which is absolutely what directorScott Derricksonhas done with his take onDoctor Strange. Loaded with amazing visuals that absolutely should be seen in IMAX 3D, the film is a fantastic journey into the concept of alternate realities and parallel dimensions and opens the door for the MCU to journey into new places. Trust me, if you’re aDoctor Strangefan, you’re going to be unbelievably happy when you leave the theater. (And if you’re a fan of composerMichael Giacchino, get ready to buy the soundtrack because he’s done some great work here).
For those still unfamiliar with the story ofDoctor Strange, the film starsBenedict Cumberbatchasthe brilliant neurosurgeon Steven Strange. After a devastating car crash, Strange sets out to find unconventional means of recovery, which in turn sets him on the path to The Ancient One and the Kamar-Taj, where he learns the mind-bending mysteries of interdimensional magic and comes up against the villainous “man of ideas” Kaecillius — who threatens our very fabric of reality. The film also starsChiwetel Ejiofor,Tilda Swinton,Rachel McAdams,Benedict Wong, andMads Mikkelsen.
WithDoctor Strangeabout to open in North America, a few days ago I got to sit down with Mads Mikkelsen for an exclusive interview. He talked about what he wanted to bring to the character, the process of casting magic on a movie set, if he’s seenRogue Oneand what will surprise audiences, the status ofHannibal, and so much more.
Check out what Mikkelsen had to say in the video above.
Mads Mikkelsen:
Here’s the official synopsis forDoctor Strange:
From Marvel comes “Doctor Strange,” the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place—a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange—armed with newly acquired magical powers—is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying, and totally mind-bending journey when Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2025.
For more of our latestDoctor Strangecoverage, check out the links below, and be sure to stay tuned for our full review.
