Actor Benedict Cumberbatch’s ‘Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse of Madness' is set to hit the theatres this week. The actor, in a virtual roundtable interview for the movie, spoke about his connection with India.
He said it goes back to his teenage years. Cumberbatch took a gap year after his school to travel to Darjeeling to teach English at a Tibetan monastery, fondly remembers his six-month-long stay in India. He said, “I love your country, I love your culture and cultures. It feels like I was there almost a lifetime ago, in my late teens for six months of teaching, exploring and travelling as well. I’d love to have an excuse to come back and if that’s to interact with the first Indian superhero, bring it on.”
When asked which Indian movie actor he believes can be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the London-born actor asked for opinions and when suggested the names of Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan, he said Khan is great.
Cumberbatch also said he is aware of the popularity of 'Doctor Strange' films enjoy in India and hopes to deliver another entertainer with the much-awaited sequel.
“It’s very exciting to know the level of anticipation there is with pre-sales. I’m hugely grateful to my fans in India for supporting me throughout my career. I hope (this film also does well), but I’m not taking anything for granted, Cumberbatch said. The only reason these films are watched is that we try to better them every time during the making of them individually… We are working tirelessly for it to be a success globally,” he added.
‘Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness’ is directed by Sam Raimi and also stars Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Rachel McAdams.
