12 Major Actors Who Rejected Marvel Roles In the MCU

Not every star wants an opportunity to play in the Marvel sandbox. Here are 12 actors who rejected MCU roles.

By Savannah Sanders -


Name:
 Stephen Strange
Superhero Alias:
 Doctor Strange
Actor:
 Benedict Cumberbatch
Powers:
 Magic
 Astral projection
 Transmutation
First Appearance:
 Doctor Strange (2016)
Every Appearance:
 Doctor Strange
 Thor: Ragnarok
 Avengers: Infinity War
 Avengers: Endgame
 Spider-Man: No Way Home
 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Next Appearance:
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (rumored)
Doctor Strange 3 (rumored)


 
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