"My character introduces him to this different, very mystical world," says Chiwetel Ejiofor, who plays Mordo in the movie. "It brings out this spiritual dimension that he never knew was possible," continues Cumberbatch. "He soon realizes the potential for him to help on a grander scale than he ever knew existed."

For Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, however, there's another exciting element to the feature besides its leading man. "I'm excited about the villains in this film," he says. "These are people who become seduced by what they find on the other side. … They're interested in spilling the barriers between dimensions, which would annihilate our entire universe." Let's hope that Strange doesn't find himself equally entranced by the possibilities of magic, for all our sakes…

Doctor Strange will be released Nov. 4. Watch the new video below.