Even though Doctor Strange is an established character, when you're doing an origin story there's a lot of room for manoeuvre.
Benedict CumberbatchWe have a lot more unlikely heroes now. Itโs not just the guy with gunsโitโs the guy with brains.
Benedict CumberbatchSomeone will always hate what I say. Thereโs always going to be somebody spitting blood about my wooden-faced, toffee-named, crappy acting.
Benedict CumberbatchI'm always playing characters with intellects profoundly superior to mine. That's great fun, even though it's as much a fantasy for me as for the people watching me.
Benedict CumberbatchI'm still very sensitive and wary of people recognising me The only thing that really annoys me is people trying to surreptitiously take a photo on their phone without asking. I feel it's cowardly and a bit pathetic. Just ask me if you really want me to have a photograph with you.
Benedict Cumberbatch