Benedict Cumberbatch’s leading man, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, opens today. The movie has had an amazing box office performance with Rs 30 crore on pre-sale in India and is predicted to be a huge box office hit in India.
In a recent interview, Benedict Cumberbatch discussed the Indian film business and how the Marvel Cinematic Universe could have an Indian superhero. He had previously made a statement that Shah Rukh Khan could be a great addition to the MCU.
Speaking to a leading publication, Benedict Cumberbatch said: “There are incredible Indian actors, whether they were born in the UK like obviously Sir Ben Kingsley or Dev Patel, who I’ve been lucky enough to work with. I mean it’s obvious that you have an incredibly talented and incredibly thriving film culture and you’ve done it for years. I love filmmakers who have done work in English and you guys have had a big influence. I think Bollywood needs to be a part of the MCU. Maybe have a mass dance and bring in the first Indian superhero.”
Cumberbatch was also asked whether he viewed India as a competitor to Hollywood or merely a source of revenue for Marvel movies. The actor shared that he thinks everything is fine. They both had their own place and it didn’t have to be an either/or situation.
