‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Update: Benedict Cumberbatch Would Have Body Double As Dr. Strange; Peter Dinklage’s Possible Role Revealed
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are now looking forward to seeing Avengers: Infinity War on the big screen. By having the A-list stars and fan-favorite superheroes, it is indefinitely a great effort from the people behind the movie to join these stars together.
However, knowing that these stars are one of the best sought-after in the Hollywood, they are now having a problem with their schedules. In fact, Benedict Cumberbatch's role as Dr. Strange will have a body double with Aaron Lazar.
The 40-year-old star is known for having a very hectic schedule, thus it even affects the filming of his television series Sherlock. Lazar, on the other hand, will fill his role in Avengers: Infinity War.
According to Screen Crush, Cumberbatch's other film obligations are preventing him from joining the film's regular shoots, thus the 40-year-old stage actor would be his stand-in. However, he is set to join the filming for a series of re-shoots when his other commitments are already done.
Meanwhile, Peter Dinklage made noise when the news about his inclusion in Avengers: Infinity War started. The Game of Thrones star is said to be in the talks to join the Marvel film and in a not-yet-disclosed role.
It has been said that people surrounding the 47-year-old actor best known for his character as Tyrion Lannister and the superhero movie are keeping details under wraps. However, there are now a lot of assumptions which character he is about to portray.
As Dinklage would have a major role in Avengers: Infinity War, some say that he would play as a great antagonist. Some say he could be the Watcher of the Starfox, but Comic Book reported that it is more likely that he will be MODOK; the short term for Mobile Organism Designed Only for Killing.
MODOK is the leader of AIM (Advanced Ideas Mechanics) and because of his small size; this might be the role Avengers: Infinity War has for Dinklage. To recall, he also secured another Marvel Universe character in X-Men: Days of the Future Past as Bolivar Trask.
