Key Takeaways:
– Benedict Cumberbatch had to go through rigorous training for a deleted Star Trek scene.
– Despite the intense workout, the scene didn’t make it to the film.
– The actor’s future with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is bright as he hinted being part of Avengers 5.
Sweating It Out for a Forgotten Scene
Benedict Cumberbatch, famous for his role as Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), had his challenging moments away from Marvel. Indeed, his preparation for a role in Star Trek proved to be a real sweat-inducing number.
The British actor pulled off Neo Kahn Singh’s character with perfection in “Star Trek Into Darkness”. The film directed by J.J. Abrams had quite a distinct visual style. Even Cumberbatch, among other cast members, filmed semi-naked sequences.
Exit from Star Trek, Enter Doctor Strange
One particular shower scene required Cumberbatch to whip his body into excellent shape. Unknown to him, his sweat and strict dieting would end up in the edit room, as the scene never made it to the final cut. Though it was disappointing, the actor took it in his stride and moved on. After all, that’s what happens in movie-making.
It’s surprising, but the actor admitted that the physical demands for Star Trek were more stringent than playing the enigmatic Doctor Strange in the MCU.
The Future of Cumberbatch in MCU
With MCU’s key characters like Iron Man and Captain America moving on, speculations about the future of Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange in the franchise have been rife. His character in this franchise added a necessary layer of mysticism.
Will there be a standalone Doctor Strange movie? Will he star in other future MCU films? To these questions, the actor confessed that he was in the dark as much as anyone.
Hints About Avengers 5
The actor’s remarks during a Netflix interview, however, have given fans reasons to be ecstatic. When queried about his role in the upcoming Avengers 5, the actor conveyed his anticipation for the new installment. His positive response suggests that he could be a part of it, much to the fans’ delight.
A Bird’s Eye View
To sum it up, Benedict Cumberbatch has had his share of grueling movie experiences. His effort for a scene that was eventually canned in Star Trek surely stands out. Despite such setbacks, he continues to win hearts by ushering in strong performances time and again.
His future looks promising and exciting in the MCU. The unequivocal hints about his appearance in Avengers 5 have amplified the expectations of the fans. The highly versatile actor certainly has lots of thrilling stories to share with his audience in the coming years. Star Trek Into Darkness is currently available for rent on Apple TV.
