Rachel McAdams Confirms Doctor Strange

Rachel McAdams Confirms Doctor Strange

Having been rumored for weeks and recently confirming talks with Marvel, now Rachel McAdams has come out with it and confirmed she has been cast in Doctor Strange.

Rachel McAdams confirmed the news to The Wrap while appearing at this weekend’s Toronto Film Festival, which sees her join Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange and Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One.

McAdams’ character remains a mystery and no specific details are known; Marvel has yet to officially announce the news.

A previous report mentioned Rachel McAdams is up to play the female lead, which may be Clea, Doctor Strange’s lover and disciple.

“Doctor Strange” begings filming this Fall and has a November 4, 2016 release directed by Scott Derrickson.

Updated: with video:

Rachel McAdams Joins Marvel's 'Dr. Strange' With Benedict Cumberbatch (Exclusive)

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