Marvel Comic’s upcoming Doctor Strange film may have found its director.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 50/50 director Jonathan Levine is in the running to helm the adaptation, which is rumoured to be set for a 2017 release.
Other contenders to direct the project include Mark Andrews (Brave), Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair), and Dean Israelite (Welcome To Yesterday).
Doctor Strange tells the story of a former neurosurgeon and sorcerer, who defends Earth against mystical threats. The film has been strongly hinted by Marvel Studios President of Production, Kevin Feige, as one of the yet-unannounced Marvel titles set for 2017.
Johnny Depp has also been previously linked to star in the project.
