Marvel Extends Shortlist For DOCTOR STRANGE Role with Jake Gyllenhaal Among Other Actors

Marvel Extends Shortlist For DOCTOR STRANGE Role with Jake Gyllenhaal Among Other Actors Marvel Extends Shortlist For DOCTOR STRANGE Role with Jake Gyllenhaal Among Other Actors

Following Ewan McGregor, five big name actors including Jake Gyllenhaal & Matthew McConaughey have reportedly made Marvel Studios' current shortlist for the Doctor Strange role. Check it out!

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By DCMarvelFreshman - Oct 14, 2014 06:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Doctor Strange
Source: Variety


Just hours after Ewan McGregor entered the mix for Doctor Strange, Variety has listed five other actors who are said to be on Marvel's current shortlist. In addition to the aforementioned Star Wars veteran, the trade source reveals that the studio and director Scott Derrickson are now looking at actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Oscar Isaac, Jared Leto, Ethan Hawke, and Matthew McConaughey to potentally play the Sorcerer Supreme on the big-screen. While Oscar-winner Leto is "aggressively pursuing the mystical part" since Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of contention, Gyllenhaal is "quite interested in playing a superhero" after starring in gloomy films as of late. As for Jared Leto's Dallas Buyers Club co-star and fellow Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey, Marvel is said to be pursuing the Interstellar star in confidence given the likes of Joaquin Phoenix was once drawn to the project, but his busy schedule could prevent him from signing the enforced multi-picture contract. And as previously reported, Ewan McGregor is "expected to meet for the role" soon as he's been researching the character. Regarding the last two contenders, Oscar Issac and Ethan Hawke, there are no further details given on the nature of their contention, however, the latter actor recently expressed interest in the role. Anyhow, the film is expected to be released sometime in 2016.

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TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 10/14/2014, 6:33 PM
Wasn't there a guy asking for Oscar Isaacs in the other thread?
Dingbat
Dingbat - 10/14/2014, 6:33 PM
They'd never get McConaughey and Jard Leto sucks. Jake Gyllenhaal is pretty solid though. He's not the best choice but he'd do the role justice.
Dingbat
Dingbat - 10/14/2014, 6:34 PM
[frick] Jared Leto

MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 10/14/2014, 6:34 PM
McConaughey for the [frick]ing win.
DarthCMPunk
DarthCMPunk - 10/14/2014, 6:36 PM
You say B.S Devin Faraci reporting but Ewan is on their list too lol
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 10/14/2014, 6:36 PM
Matthew McConaughey for Doctor Strage??? No to that!

I would be fine with Ewan McGregor, Jared Leto, or Oscar Issac.
wallhead
wallhead - 10/14/2014, 6:38 PM

MisterBatfleck
MisterBatfleck - 10/14/2014, 6:38 PM
McConaughey for Strange?
FordEl
FordEl - 10/14/2014, 6:38 PM
Get Oscar Isaac
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 10/14/2014, 6:39 PM
InB4 that racist troll @DCGuy!
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/14/2014, 6:40 PM
Gyllenhaal or Hawke please!
SpiderFraud
SpiderFraud - 10/14/2014, 6:40 PM
Jared Leto is the best actor on that list. I like all these names, but I always side with talent...give me Leto.

I would be surprised if they get him. Would be cool to see him in a bigger role.
Baka
Baka - 10/14/2014, 6:40 PM
Wow Marvel is really eyeing some quality talent for the doc arent they?
batz11
batz11 - 10/14/2014, 6:40 PM
Any one of them would actually be great, if it's any one of them, I'll be happy...
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 10/14/2014, 6:40 PM
I like the guy from Game of Thrones. Whats his name? Cant think of it right now. He would be great imo. The Viper.
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/14/2014, 6:41 PM
Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most underrated actors out there, getting him in any comic book movie would be a feat in its own right.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 10/14/2014, 6:41 PM
@MisterBatfleck Funny. I overheard a customer doing that McConaughey impression but his son mistakenly thought he was trying to do Kevin Hart. I blame @Pasto.
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 10/14/2014, 6:41 PM
Leto would be a good one too. Not sure about McGregor.
batz11
batz11 - 10/14/2014, 6:42 PM
Yeah, Jared Leto would be amazing, I'm sure of it, I think Dingbat is acting like a dingbat...ahhhh, ok, lame, you know I got nothin' but love for ya, but really, Leto is great in everything I've seen him in...
MisterBatfleck
MisterBatfleck - 10/14/2014, 6:43 PM
@MrCBM56

We all blame @Pasto.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 10/14/2014, 6:43 PM
Unless they put Leto in a drag, I'll pass.


I kid I kid.
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 10/14/2014, 6:45 PM
@batz11. That just sold me on Leto!
SpiderFraud
SpiderFraud - 10/14/2014, 6:45 PM
I would be happy with any of these guys.

Marvel needs to announce the casting for Strange already!
Starfox
Starfox - 10/14/2014, 6:46 PM

Jake Gyllenhaal!!!
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 10/14/2014, 6:47 PM
@MrCMB56. You into that drag huh? You been hangin with @Gusto too much.
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/14/2014, 6:47 PM
I doubt Isaac will do it because he's tied up with Star Wars, and I doubt McConaughey will as well because honestly he's got a tight schedule and there must be a plethora of "better" roles out there for him to take.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 10/14/2014, 6:47 PM
I'm down for Jake
marccampos
marccampos - 10/14/2014, 6:47 PM
Jared Leto... better name on this list
batz11
batz11 - 10/14/2014, 6:48 PM
All of them are basically A-list, not as familiar with Oscar dude, but I've seen him before, all are good choices...guess we'll see...
WYLEEJAY
WYLEEJAY - 10/14/2014, 6:48 PM
Pascal. Thanks. Yeah he has a certain charisma. I want to see more of him..........no homo.....
Indy
Indy - 10/14/2014, 6:50 PM
wow I am liking the list of names here.
MrBlackJack
MrBlackJack - 10/14/2014, 6:50 PM
With the level that Leto's at and given the fact that he's passionate about the role, I think you've got to give it to him. It's kinda hard to pass up on an Oscar winner who desperately wants to be apart of your film.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 10/14/2014, 6:51 PM
Hahaha what can I say? Gusto' s a charming individual.
Spideysense44
Spideysense44 - 10/14/2014, 6:51 PM
Mccaughney and Gyllenhal are excellent additions..i love mccaughney's car commercial
batz11
batz11 - 10/14/2014, 6:51 PM
Plus, he looks much younger than he is (Leto that is) has staying power...
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