Doctor Strange 2 Could Start Filming This Year

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By Nicole Sobon

Published Oct 14, 2018

Actor Benedict Wong reveals Doctor Strange 2 could start filming as early as the end of this year.

While Marvel Studios has never officially announced a sequel to Doctor Strange, studio president Kevin Feige did confirm it would happen -- although he never specified as to when.Â Considering the titular character's fate inÂ Avengers: Infinity War, it's no surprise there's been little news regardingÂ Doctor Strange 2. Well, thanks to one of the film's stars, it appears that silence has been broken, as actor Benedict Wong revealed the movie could start filming by the end of this year.During an appearance at Fan Expo Vancouver, Wong briefly addressed his work on Avengers 4, confirming he had shot scenes for the film without going into specifics regarding his character's involvement. Wong then revealed heÂ hopes to begin filming Doctor Strange 2 at the end of the year.RELATED: Doctor Strange Director Ignites Sequel Speculation

Wong's comments come after a recent reportÂ indicatedÂ Doctor Strange 2 would kick off a six-month shoot in the United Kingdom in spring 2019. The actor's comments are also theÂ clearest indication yet thatÂ Doctor Strange 2Â is deep in the production process. Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays the titular character, has played rather coy regarding a possible sequel.Â Director Scott Derrickson has teased his hopes for a second film, but he has never been officially confirmed for another film, though he'sÂ expected to return so long as his schedule allows it.

Of course, like with Spider-Man: Far From Home, it's doubtful Marvel Studios will officially announce anything ahead of production, as Feige has confirmed the studio isn't looking to reveal post-Avengers 4 plans until summer 2019. However, Wong's comments seem to confirm that Doctor Strange 2 will be the next MCU movie to roll cameras following Far From Home.

Doctor Strange and Wong are expected to return in Avengers 4 ahead of Doctor Strange 2. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the film stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Brie Larson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Paul Bettany, Anthony Mackie, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Karen Gillan, Evangeline Lilly, and Josh Brolin. Avengers 4 is set to hit theaters on May 3, 2019.

(via Screen Rant)