Sherlock and Star Trek Into Darkness star Benedict Cumberbatch is reportedly in "final negotiations" to play Doctor Strange for Marvel Studios.

I think I sold Benedict Cumberbatch on the idea of playing Doctor Strange. pic.twitter.com/zchCG2kH



— Jimsaw (@StaxIGN) December 11, 2012

The news comes via Deadline . Doctor Strange was recently name-dropped in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.The British actor was first reported to be on Marvel's wish list some months ago, but then Joaquin Phoenix was approached for the role. Ultimately, Phoenix wouldn't commit to a multi-film contract.There's no deal yet in place for Cumberbatch, and his commitment is contingent on juggling his schedule filming the fourth season of Sherlock. The BBC series previously accommodated Sherlock's Dr. Watson, Martin Freeman, so he could film The Hobbit trilogy.Scott Derrickson (Sinister) will direct from a script by Jon Spaihts (Prometheus).