Yesterday, we reported that the Hollywood premiere forMarvel’sCaptain America: Civil Warwill take place on Tuesday, April 12. Several of the film’s stars will also be descending upon ABC’sJimmy Kimmel Live!all next week. During the night of the premiere,Marvelhas an extra special treat in store for fans, the first trailer forDoctor Strange. Take a look at the network’s official statement below, which breaks down the entire week of shows.
“In celebration of the highly anticipated filmCaptain America: Civil War, Jimmy Kimmel Live! will welcome the stars of the film, as well as theirMarvelfriends, for an action-packed week of shows. On Monday, April 11, “Jimmy Kimmel Live! will welcomeTeam Captain America:Chris Evans,Sebastian Stan,Anthony Mackie, andPaul Ruddfor a blockbusterCaptain America: Civil Warappearance. TheMarvelextravaganza continues on Tuesday, April 12, withDoctor StrangestarBenedict Cumberbatch, who will exclusively share the debut of the upcoming film’s trailer, as well asClark GreggofMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. This will be followed by a secondCaptain America: Civil Warcast appearance on Wednesday, April 13, as Jimmy Kimmel Live! welcomesTeam Iron Man:Robert Downey Jr.,Don Cheadle,Emily VanCamp,Chadwick Boseman, andPaul Bettany. The week concludes on Thursday, April 14, with star ofThe Huntsman: Winter’s WarandThor,Chris Hemsworth.”
This news comes just two days afterproduction wrappedonDoctor Strange, following a shoot in New York City. Filming began this past November, with production first taking place in Nepal, before moving to London, Hong Kong, Kathmandu and finally New York City. Just before production wrapped, newset photosgave us our first look atMads Mikkelsenas the mysterious villain, although no details have been revealed regarding his character. We’ll have to wait and see if he surfaces in the firs trailer next Tuesday.
Doctor Strangetells the story of Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), an acclaimed neurosurgeon who uncovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions after a near-fatal car accident. The film will show audiences corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe never before explored, thanks to directorScott Derrickson, who is working from a script byJon Spaihts, based on the comic book character created byStan LeeandSteve Ditko.Doctor Strangeis set for release on November 4, going up against Warner Bros.‘Bastardsand 20th Century Fox’sTrolls.
TheDoctor Strangesupporting cast is rounded out byTilda Swinton,Chiwetel Ejiofor,Rachel McAdams,Michael Stuhlbarg,Amy Landecker,Scott AdkinsandMads Mikkelsen.Marvelstill hasn’t revealed which charactersAmy Landecker,Scott Adkins,Mads MikkelsenandRachel McAdamsare playing just yet, but there are rumors thatRachel McAdamsis playing theNight Nurse.Tilda Swintonis playing the Ancient One, withChiwetel Ejioforportraying Baron Mordo andMichael Stuhlbargplaying Nicodemus West. Are you excited to see the firstDoctor Strangefootage next week? Chime in with your thoughts, and stay tuned for the first trailer.
