Since Joaquin Phoenix is no longer in the mix for the lead role in the forthcoming Doctor Strange adaptation, it's now being reported that Ewan McGregor is vying for the part. Apparently, multiple sources have informed Badass Digest that the Scottish actor, who's best known for his role as the Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy, is definitely being looked at by Marvel Studios and that he's "been prepping for the role; doing the usual research actors do when looking at taking on an adaptation or existing character." As usual, take this potential contender for Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme with the grain of salt for the time being, but the 43-year-old's most recent visual effects-heavy venture is Bryan Singer's Jack the Giant Slayer. What do you think?



Other actors reportedly on Marvel Studios' wishlist include Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, and Jared Leto, while actor Keanu Reeves recently stated that he will be reaching out to his agent given several reporters have recently informed him that he's a fan-favorite to play Dr. Stephen Strange.

Directed by Scott Derrickson, and scripted by Jon Spaihts, Doctor Strange is set for release in 2016.