The film will introduce several key players in the magical community, each of whom will react differently to the sudden appearance of this cocky, skeptical rookie. That group will include Wong (Benedict Wong) and Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor).
Interestingly, both characters look to be quite a bit different from the comic book source material. Wong (thankfully) isn't Strange's faithful manservant, but rather an accomplished sorcerer -- and badass librarian with an interest in the musical stylings of... Beyonce. Because reasons.
Cumberbatch is set to shoot his role "Avengers: Infinity War" early next year. With the Avengers in shambles after the events of "Civil War," Tony Stark has to find new recruits somewhere. And who better than a man who can bend reality and make the impossible happen?
Here's opening the first movie casts a big enough spell on the box office to warrant more chapters.
"Doctor Strange" hits theaters Friday.
