No Truth To Johnny Depp In Talks With Marvel About 'Dr. Strange'

I'm going to see if we can keep up with all of this but according to Variety, sources told Latino Review that Marvel had interest in Johnny Depp and he was in very early discussion with them to take on the role of eccentric magician Steven Strange in “Doctor Strange,” which the company has long been developing as a solo pic to join the ranks of its “Iron Man,” “Thor” and “Captain America” franchises.

This would be some sweet news except it's not true. Both Variety and Deadline are reporting that Depp and his people are not having any talks with Marvel and the filming would have to fit in with Depp's schedule for a fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel. There is no word yet on when Marvel is hoping to release “Doctor Strange,” but it wouldn’t be until at least 2016. Marvel has “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Ant-Man” bowing before then.