Joaquin Phoenix was rumored to be playing Doctor Strange, and now the actor talks about portraying the Sorcerer Supreme and more in an interview with Playboy.com.
Itâs pointed out that negotiations seemingly faltered, with Phoenix stating he canât talk specifics, but he does hint Doctor Strange may not have met his personal requirements.
I canât talk about it. Iâve met on all sorts of movies throughout the years. What seems appealing about some of them is the idea of pushing myself in a way thatâs out of my comfort zone. But really, itâs what Iâm always looking forâgood characters, big ideas and a passionate filmmaker. If those things line up with any kind of movie, I have interest in it.
Joaquin Phoenix does offer he is a fan of comic books with mention of DCâs Batman as well as Marvelâs Wolverine (interestingly enough, which are two properties not owned by Marvel Studios).
Thereâs some great Batman stuff and classic Frank Miller Dark Knight stuff and Arkham Asylum. But I was always a big Wolverine guy. I love Wolverineâbig fâing great dramatic character. Theyâre all conflicted, and theyâre really interesting.
Joaquin Phoenix also lets it be known he was offered a part in one comic book movie, and does regret not taking it, but again wonât give particulars.
Thereâs only one movie I regret saying no toâexcept the person who ended up doing it was so good and was absolutely meant to do it, so I donât have any regrets. Iâm not going to say which one, but it was a really big hit. Itâs getting to the point where theyâre making some pretty decent movies. I thought Iron Man was fantastic.
