We at Collider are happy to debut an exclusive clip from one of the behind-the-scenes featurettes included on the home video release of Marvel’sDoctor Strange. As the casting of the film was well covered, we know that Marvel considered a number of different actors for the lead role ranging fromRyan GoslingtoJoqauin PhoenixtoEthan Hawke. EventuallyBenedict Cumberbatchlanded the lead as Marvel circled back to one of the earliest casting shortlists that made it onto the interwebs, and in this exclusive featurette the production team explains just how it came about that Cumberbatch was cast.
In fact, Cumberbatch was the first actor Marvel and directorScott Derricksonwanted to play Doctor Strange, but his schedule was muddled bySherlockand a stage run withHamlet. So Marvel moved on to some of the names mentioned above, eventually deciding that ithadto be Cumberbatch. At this point the studio made an unprecedented move—they pushed the filming schedule ofDoctor Strangeback to accommodate Cumberbatch’s schedule, meaning Derrickson and his team had an abbreviated post-production period to get the film ready in time for its November 2016 release. The squeeze was so tight that 36 hours after Cumberbatch wrapped up his last performance inHamlet, he was in Nepal shootingDoctor Strange.
Check out the full clip below, which also includes some fascinating behind-the-scenes footage from the set. The Blu-ray ofDoctor Strangeis loaded with special features, including a closer look atMichael Giacchino’s score and a full audio commentary by Derrickson.
Doctor Strangewill be released on Digital HD on February 14th and hits Blu-ray on February 28th.
