Doctor Strange begins filming, Marvel confirms cast

Marvel has announced filming has begun on Doctor Strange.

The announcement on Marvel.com reveals a brief synopsis, “Doctor Strange follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.”

Sherlock‘s Benedict Cumberbatch will play the medically trained sorcerer, Stephan Strange.

Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) is on board to play Strange’s adversary, Baron Mordo. Tilda Swinton, Rachel McAdams and Michael Stuhlbarg have also been cast.

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Marvel’s announcement also confirms NBC Hannibal‘s Mads Mikkelsen has joined the film, but his role is still unknown.

Doctor Strange — the second of Marvel’s “Phase Three” movies — is currently set for a Nov. 4 2016 release.