Top 6 Doctor Strange Actors if Phoenix Can’t ‘Walk The Line’
Dominic West
2. Dominic West
Film Fad’s recent Retro Review of ‘The Wire’ is what put this actor in my mind. I don’t know why we don’t see him more. I know he has been in some flops in the past, but I don’t think any were his fault. His past roles prove he could pull off the egotistical neurosurgeon and I think this would be a great chance to put him back in a leading role on the big screen.
Mel Gibson – WILDCARD!
1. Mel Gibson
WILD CARD! If we want to replace one crazy actor for another, this is my number one pick. Like Phoenix I believe his personality has distracted us from the fact that he is still an Oscar winning actor. I also think that using an older actor for the role would be best for making Strange a sage worthy of respect and reverence for his accomplishments.
I have to commend Mike on his thorough and creative list of potential back-up plans for Dr. Strange. Although I don’t doubt Phoenix’s acting abilities (especially after the movie “Her”), he just doesn’t do it for me as Dr. Strange. Some of these actors are obvious choices, such as Benedict Cumberbatch. I mean who doesn’t love Sherlock Holmes transitioning into Star Trek and future Disney villains? But my personal favorite that Mike selected —drum roll please — has to be Mel Gibson. Mel Gibson has shown that he can carry the magnitude of a charismatic, somewhat unhinged, hero. Also, this… Read more »
Thanks for backing me up.