Scott Derrickson Officially Returning To Direct ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson is officially returning to direct a sequel for the Sorcerer Supreme.

Benedict Cumberbatch has been confirmed to return for another outing as Earth’s Magical Defender, along with Benedict Wong as Wong. Rachel McAdams is not confirmed to return yet, however, she is said to be likely back on board for another go as Stephen Strange’s love interest Christine Palmer.

Doctor Strange brought mysticism and alternate universes to the forefront of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Derrickson wrote the first film along with Jon Spaihts and C. Robert Cargill, however, Marvel Studios is reportedly looking for a new writer to attach to the film. The current plan is to have the script ready by the end of 2019 in time for a spring 2020 production start.

While Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange was last seen in Avengers: Infinity War turning to dust after Thanos’ snap decimated half of the universe’s population, the superhero is expected to return for another appearance next year in the Infinity War follow-up Avengers: Endgame.

Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, Avengers: Endgame is expected to star Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Don Cheadle, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Josh Brolin and Chris Pratt.

A culmination of 22 interconnected films the fourth installment of the Avengers saga will draw audiences to witness the turning point of this epic journey. Our beloved heroes will truly understand how fragile this reality is and the sacrifices that must be made to uphold it.

Avengers: Endgame is scheduled to be released in theaters on April 26, 2019.

Source: THR