Marvel Boss Explains Why Benedict Cumberbatch Is Now the MCU’s Anchor
Sure, Robert Downey Jr.’s performance and presence as Tony Stark is considered by many to be one of the most quintessential and memorable aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But he’s far from alone in that respect. Chris Evans' Captain America, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man easily rank right up there with the Iron Avenger. However, it’s someone else who has fallen into place as the center of the MCU, in a role which would be nearly impossible to see anyone else play: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange. The character will come back next in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , but most audiences recently saw him patch up his nearly universe-ending botch in Spider-Man: No Way Home . He has played a key role in the wider universe ever since his introduction back in 2016, and the moment he entered the scene, the significance of his portrayal was not lost on the masses. ADVERTISEMENT Before the role of the sorcerer ...