5. Ethan Hawke WAS In The Running For Doctor Strange
Though Benedict Cumberbatch has - rightly - been given the keys to Marvel's cosmic universe, there was some clamour for Boyhood star Ethan Hawke to be cast as the iconic supernatural doctor. He was one of the names that popped up as soon as it became clear that Marvel were serious about that branch of their universe, and not simply because he looks pretty good with facial hair. According to Hawke himself, the rumours may have actually had legs. He said before Cumberbatch's casting that he would accept the call should it come from director Scott Derrickson, and even after the role was closed, Hawke claimed he had a sneaky suspicion that Scott wanted me for that, too. Chances: 0/10 It's done obviously, and Cumberbatch is a far more suitable candidate than Hawke ever was.