Benedict Cumberbatch may soon be getting interesting company on the set of 'Doctor Strange.'
According to Hollywood Reporter, Tilda Swinton is currently in negotiations to star in the upcoming Marvel film. 'Doctor Strange' will feature Cumberbatch as the surgeon who engages in magic.
If Swinton accepts the offer, she will play the Ancient One, the immortal mentor of Doctor Strange. Although the character is male in the comic book, the studio has decided to change the gender, with plans to have the actress take on the role.
Swinton is no stranger to playing androgynous characters in her films. She has previously appeared as the Angel Gabriel in the film adaptation of the DC comic book 'Constantine.' The actress was also featured in the 1992 drama 'Orlando,' where she played the title role of a young nobleman.
Tilda Swinton's movies are proof that the actress can take on several personas. She has starred in 'The Beach,' 'Vanilla Sky,' 'The Deep End' and 'Adaptation.' Her performance as Jadis the White Witch in 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe' was one of her best known roles.
In 2007, the actress won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Karen Crowder in 'Michael Clayton.' Her most recent project was the 2014 comedy 'The Grand Budapest Hotel.'
Cumberbatch has performed in theater before he made the jump to several TV series. He played Stephen Hawking in the 2004 TV film 'Hawking' and is also known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in Steven Moffat's series 'Sherlock.'
The actor has appeared in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,' 'Star Trek: Into Darkness' and 'The Imitation Game.' He also provided the voice of the dragon Smaug in 'The Hobbit' film trilogy.
'Doctor Strange' will be directed by Scott Derrickson and produced by Kevin Feige. The film will start shooting in November this year and is scheduled for release on November 4, 2016.
