'Doctor Strange' Sequel: Scott Derrickson Confirmed To Direct
There's one less Avenger to worry about heading into Avengers: Endgame
With so many unanswered questions heading into Avengers: Endgame, we’ll claim these headlines as small victories, especially when we hear confirmation that continued character arcs will be backed by the very talent who introduced us to them.
Sources close to The Hollywood Reporter confirm Scott Derrickson has “quietly” finalized a deal to direct the sequel to 2016’s near-$700M worldwide grossing Doctor Strange. Fans keeping tabs likely saw the announcement coming as Derrickson tweeted a gif teasing his impending return earlier this week: "you met me at a very strange time in my life".
Interestingly sources also confirm that Marvel is currently searching for a screenwriter. Derrickson, who co-wrote Doctor Strange along with screenwriters Jon Spaihts and C. Robert Cargill, is only confirmed to direct. But as talented as Derrickson is, it wouldn’t come as a shocker if he lands co-writing credits as the pre-production process rolls along. Sources also confirmed Marvel and Disney’s expectation is to complete the script in 2019, with production slated to start in 2020, and theatrical release in 2021.
Benedict Cumberbatch is confirmed to return as Earth’s favorite neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer, along with Benedict Wong as the Strange’s right-hand protector of Kamar-Taj’s ancient relics.
For now, we’ll file this one under: Marvel continues to do no wrong. SnS DCEU.
