Well, this is interesting….
According to THR, actress Tilda Swindon is in talks to play the Ancient One, the Tibetan mystic who is a mentor to Dr Strange.
With Benedict Cumberbatch already signed on as The Sorcerer Supreme, it’s clear that Marvel is bringing in real talent on Scott Derrickson’s movie.
“Strange’s mentor is a Tibetan mystic known as the Ancient One, who is training pupils to be the next sorcerer supreme. In the comics, the character has been a male and Marvel Studios initially was searching for a male actor.”
Indeed Morgan Freeman, Bill Nighy and Ken Watanabe were all rumoured in talks for the roe (here)
What say you? Has Swindon what it takes for this role? Let us know your thoughts…
Marc
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