12 Most Perfect Castings In Upcoming Comic Book Movies

3. Benedict Cumberbatch As Doctor Strange

The greatest comment in the history of the internet came as a result of Benedict Cumberbatch's casting as Doctor Strange in the character's titular movie and it wasn't very flattering. On a Marvel.com article announcing his casting, it described Cumberbatch as having "a face that only a magic mishap could shape", but the fact is he's a great fit for the role. The actor's somewhat unique - some might say "strange" - appearance and tangible otherworldliness will only serve to emphasise the unique nature of the character he is set to play, as Doctor Strange brings real magic and alternate dimensions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time. On top of that, he's generally a top actor and has portrayed a wide array of characters with elements of the intellectual, mysterious and powerful Sorcerer Supreme, including a number of Shakespearean figures, Frankenstein and his monster, Sherlock Holmes, Smaug, Vincent van Gogh and Khan.