Doctor Strange
While the MCU ’s Infinity Saga told the narrative of the six original Avengers , the new saga beginning with Phase Four will focus on the next generation of Earth ’s mightiest hero , led by Doctor Strange trying to keep the ever - expanding multiverse under as much control as possible and Captain Marvel bringing peace to the farthermost reaches of knocked out space . In the characters ’ Phase Three introductions , Benedict Cumberbatch and Brie Larson quickly made ikon out of Stephen Strange and Carol Danvers , respectively , but while they turn out to be the perfect choices for their roles , they were n’t Marvel ’s only choice to act them .
update on August 12th , 2022 by Stuart Kilmartin : It ’s arduous to opine the absence seizure of Doctor Strange and Captain Marvel in the MCU . Although both theatrical role were only introduced in Phase 3 of the MCU , both have grown into intact members of the Avengers roster , particularly as Marvel proceed further into the Multiverse Saga towardsAvengers : The Kang DynastyandAvengers : Secret Wars . Both Doctor Strange , in his most recent outing inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , and Captain Marvel , who cameoed inMs . Marveland is set up to return in the upcomingThe Marvels , are set to be major MCU characters for the next couple of years . While it ’s hard to image anyone other than Benedict Cumberbatch and Brie Larson portray the iconic Marvel Hero , many other thespian were considered for the roles before this twosome were cast .
Joaquin Phoenix
Benedict Cumberbatch was always the producers ’ first choice for the part of Stephen Strange , but he turned down their initial offer , so they had to cast a wider meshing in the search for the perfect Sorcerer Supreme . One of the histrion approached about the role in this interim was Joaquin Phoenix .
Phoenix had previously been approached about playing the Hulk inThe Avengersand he turned down the role of Strange for the same reason he turned Marvel down back then : he was reluctant to sign on a multi - movie contract . He ended up starring in DC’sJokeras a distinctly standalone effort .
Jared Leto
One of the many actors that Marvel consider for the part of Stephen Strange was Jared Leto , who ’s lately become a movie star with roles inDallas Buyers ClubandBlade Runner 2049 in add-on to his musical piece of work with Thirty Seconds to Mars . Leto ended up playing a bastardised hipster version of the Joker inSuicide Squadin the same summertime thatDoctor Strangewas released ( to more critical acclamation ) and recently asterisk inthe much - memed superhero disasterMorbius .
Jake Gyllenhaal
The producer ofDoctor Strangeconsidered Jake Gyllenhaal for the title of respect role . He did n’t put down the part , but he did go on to bet the villainous Mysterio inSpider - Man : Far From Home . Similarly , Tom Hardy was also under consideration to play Strange and he went on to portray a different Marvel character , Venom , in Sony ’s 2018 spin - off and its sequelVenom : Let There Be Carnage .
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe meet with Marvel Studios to discuss the possibility of playing Stephen Strange . Radcliffe , of course , is no stranger to committing to many picture show in the role of a wizard .
Ewan McGregor also met with the studio and he , too , is conversant with playing wizards in multiple picture show , as Jedi are a kind of hotshot and McGregor play Obi - Wan Kenobi in theStar Warsprequels .
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon - Levitt was under thoughtfulness to recreate Stephen Strange , having previously been on the shortlist to play Peter Quill inGuardians of the Galaxy . A ton of actors were considered to act as Strange before the producers ’ first choice lastly agree to do it , including Johnny Depp , Colin Farrell , Ryan Gosling , Jon Hamm , Ethan Hawke , Jack Huston , Oscar Isaac , Matthew McConaughey , Ewan McGregor , Keanu Reeves , and Justin Theroux .
Captain Marvel
Natalie Dormer
famous for playing Margaery Tyrell in HBO’sGame of Thronesand Cressida in the final two installments inThe Hunger Gamesmovie franchise , Natalie Dormer was ab initio under retainer for the use of Carol Danvers . This might ’ve produce a persistence job for the MCU , since Dormer previously played the minor role of Private Lorraine inCaptain America : The First Avenger , but fans would n’t have minded too much if she was right for the part , specially reckon theMCU already has a account of recasting case with different actor .
Rebecca Ferguson
Not to be confused with the British singer of the same name , Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish actor who ’s become a salient figure in Hollywood since taking on the repeat role of MI6 broker Ilsa Faust in theMission : Impossiblefranchise .
Ferguson was considered for the title role inCaptain Marvel , but did n’t clinch it . She has gone on to star in another major blockbuster bang alongside Timothee Chalamet in Denis Villeneuve ’s adaptation ofDuneand is set to repay in the upcomingMission : Impossible – bushed Reckoning Part One .
Katee Sackhoff
The producers ofCaptain Marvelconsidered Katee Sackhoff for the role of Carol Danvers , but terminate up pass on it to Brie Larson instead . Sackhoff is well - versed in knockout science fiction and deal with an torrid fan base . She played Starbuck in the revitalisation ofBattlestar Galactica , Bo - Katan Kryze in severalStar Wars - related television set series , includingThe Mandalorian , and Blacksmith in The CW’sThe Flash .
Yvonne Strahovski
One of the actors considered to wreak Carol Danvers before Brie Larson was cast was Yvonne Strahovski , who still has yet to bring aleading use in a blockbuster franchise that turns her into a household name . Due to her body of work in video , act major roles inDexter , Chuck , The Handmaid ’s Tale(for which she ’s been nominated for an Emmy ) , and24 : Live Another Clarence Shepard Day Jr. , Strahovski in all probability would n’t have had much difficulty fitting into the long - condition dedication required by the MCU .
Emily Blunt
Prior to Brie Larson ’s casting , Emily Blunt was considered for the function of Carol Danvers . She had previously been offered the part of Natasha Romanoff inIron Man 2and Peggy Carter inCaptain America : The First Avengerbut turned them down in both instances . More than a decennary after she was propose her first Marvel role , Blunt still has n’t joined the MCU , but she ’s a democratic devotee cast off for Susan Storm alongside her hubby John Krasinski for Reed Richards .
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