Fans and followers of Benedict Cumberbatch's "Doctor Strange" have been eagerly waiting for updates regarding the film. Earlier this month, rumors surfaced regarding the potential casting of "Southpaw" star Rachel McAdams in the 2016 movie. While no official news has been released to confirm the said speculation, it appears that the "True Detective" star herself may have hinted that discussions are ongoing regarding her possible involvement in the project.
"It's still super-early days, and I don't know where that's gonna go - if it's gonna go anywhere at all," McAdams shared, via Los Angeles Times, responding to the question on whether she landed the coveted lead role opposite Cumberbatch in "Doctor Strange." The doubts on McAdams' potential involvement with the project came following her move to not accept the role of Robert Downey, Jr's leading lady, named Pepper Potts" in "Iron Man." The role of Pepper was eventually bagged by Gwyneth Paltrow.
Since then, some fans and followers of superhero films labeled the "Mean Girls" actress as a "snob" to the genre. Furthermore, the "True Detective" actress was dubbed as one of the "picky" stars in Hollywood today. However, McAdams explained that her aversion from taking on such roles stems from a personal insecurity rather than judgment or bias against superhero films. "It's often out of my own insecurity," McAdams explained to Slash Film. She went on to say, "If I'm picky, it's for that reason. I want to be able to bring my best to the table. So if I'm not connecting to something, then I'm not gonna hold up my end of the bargain, and that's really embarrassing."
While official confirmation of her role in Cumberbatch's "Doctor Strange" is yet to come into fruition, McAdams recently made headlines for her widely acclaimed performance in "Southpaw." The film, which was produced by internationally lauded rapper Eminem, had the "True Detective" star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. In an interview with Den of Geek, McAdams revealed that she sought inspiration from real life boxer wives. "There's not a lot out there about the wives or the families of boxers," she shared. The "True Detective" star added, "It's usually more focused on the boxers themselves. It was an amazing education just learning what sacrifices they make and the fear and anxiety underneath it, but also the respect for the sport. I gained an incredible respect for it."
"Doctor Strange" will hit theatres on November 4, 2016.
