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Benedict Cumberbatch will reportedly get paid a lot more to star inDoctor Strange 2 . Marvel Studios is get laid for gain stars , but they ’ve also brought on their mediocre ploughshare of established ones . None may have been as bountiful as getting Cumberbatch to play Stephen Strange in the MCU , as he was at the top of many fan wish - tilt . Strange ’s solo pic was a achiever , but fans have really taken to him sinceAvengers : Infinity War . It was here ( and in short inThor : Ragnarok ) where his full power was exhibit and has only made interest in a sequel rise .
There ’s been no official word onthe position ofDoctor Strange 2 , save for Marvel brain Kevin Feige saying it ’s in the studio apartment ’s plans . Doctor Strangedirector Scott Derrickson is alike look to return for the continuation , but nothing has officially been announced . With Derrickson possibly attached , the sequel would also give Cumberbatch another fortune to put on the Cloak of Levitation . When he does , however , he may be getting pay a whole deal more to do it .
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A Modern hearsay good manners of UK publicationMirrorstates that Cumberbatch is set to receive a massive earnings raise forDoctor Strange 2 . The electric outlet reports his pay will go up £ 5 million ( or roughly $ 6.4 M ) to £ 7.5 ( $ 9.6 M ) . This salary increase comes after he reportedly earned £ 4.2 million in makingDoctor Strange , Thor : Ragnarok , Avengers : Infinity War , andAvengers 4 .
Although Marvel already locked in Cumberbatch to a multi - film deal when he was in the beginning sign , it is n’t uncommon for renegotiations to happen when it come to earnings . Cumberbatch is now institute as a major MCU presence , so it ’s only meet that he be pay like one , too . With Strange likely to be around for many year to amount and take on a big purpose in a post - Avengers 4MCU , this case of payday was go to come eventually .
This report should be occupy with a grain of salt for the time being , but Cumberbatch finalizing a deal would indicate front is definitely underway . The report also states that Marvel is targeting a spring yield start date , which could meanDoctor unusual 2is themystery MCU motion picture slat to set about filming by summer 2019 . This would further underpin fan speculation thatDoctor Strange 2is going to takeGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 ’s place in Marvel ’s agenda . The formerly James Gunn - led pic was expected to start shooting by early 2019 and strike theater in May 2020 , butDoctor Strange 2could be actuate up to take its property . More details will hopefully come in soon , so thatDoctor Strange 2 ’s plaza in the larger MCU ’s write up can be determined .
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