Tilda Swinton Gives Details on Her Role in 'Doctor Strange'
Back in May, reports emerged that Tilda Swinton had been offered the role of the Ancient One alongside Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel's upcoming, Doctor Strange. Now, the actress has confirmed it is a done deal and revealed a little more about her character in the movie.
"We’re so far in talks that we’re not talking anymore," Swinton tells Screen Crush. "It’s done. I just really liked the premise of this and the idea of playing this character. I’m a Marvel fan and I think this particular world that Doctor Strange goes into is really, really, really exciting. I’m really interested as both an actor and a fan to see what’s done in this particular world. It’s all about creativity. It’s not about everything exploding at the end. It’s about something very different. The idea of playing The Ancient One is really just too tickling. I can’t say no to that!"
Doctor Strange will be directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister). Cumberbatch will play the titular role alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) who'll play Baron Mondo. Doctor Strange is set for a November 4, 2016 release.
