Benedict Cumberbatch left fans of Marvel confused after it seemed that he went back on an enormous spoiler related to his character, Doctor Strange. Days have passed since Benedict Cumberbatch said the sorcerer would not show up in Avengers: Doomsday, and now he retraction, as he claims Stephen Strange will be part of the much-awaited Marvel blockbuster.
Fans are questioning if he is serious this time or just following Marvel’s long tradition of misleading fans to keep movie plots under wraps.
Doctor Strange Not Part of Avengers: Doomsday?
In a recent interview with Variety, Cumberbatch confidently declared that Doctor Strange wouldn’t be involved in Doomsday and even exclaimed, “Is that a spoiler? F–k it!” He explained that his character’s arc will not equate to the storyline for Doomsday but that he assured all fans that Doctor Strange will play a huge part in Avengers: Secret Wars. “He’s quite central to where things might go,” he added.
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Just days after his original statement, the 48-year-old actor has seemingly reversed course. While touting his latest film, The Thing With Feathers, at the Sundance Film Festival, Business Insider asked him if Marvel had reprimanded him for his apparent spoiler. To everyone’s surprise, Cumberbatch casually replied, “I got that wrong, I am in the next one.”
Adding to the frustration, he laughed and added, “Don’t ever believe anything I say.”
Fans Reaction
Fans are having mixed reactions on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter) after the about-face by the actor. Someone even posted: “He backs out and then says ‘Don’t believe anything I say’? Which is it, mate? LOL.” Another response read: “Now he’s lying.
A skeptical fan commented, “At this point, I don’t believe anything a Marvel actor says about upcoming films. I’ll just wait and see for myself. ????”
Even some fans made a comparison between Cumberbatch’s antics with Spider-Man actor Tom Holland who is infamous for unintentionally leaking Marvel spoilers on several occasions. His co-stars have been frantic to cover him up during interviews.
Will Doctor Strange Join the Fight Against Doctor Doom?
Whether or not Cumberbatch is this time speaking the truth, time will tell. The Russo Brothers had their next big events ahead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: Doomsday, where multiple former Marvel stars return as Earth’s mightiest heroes reunite for what will be their greatest challenge yet—to defeat Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr.
With Avengers: Doomsday being kept under wraps, only time will tell if the fanboys and girls will get a confirmation. In the meantime, Cumberbatch’s words remain as mysterious as Doctor Strange himself.