Joaquin Phoenix In Talks For Doctor Strange 3 Villain

Written by Joy Lyn Parohinog Francisco

According to a new rumor, Joaquin Phoenix met with Marvel Studios for Doctor Strange 3‘s villain role. Marvel Studios is drawing plans for Doctor Strange 3.

A recent rumor reveals that Marvel Studios eyes Joaquin Phoenix. Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix is arguably one of the most sought-after actors to date. His versatile work shaped his acting prowess over the years.

He has portrayed numerous characters of depth. One that came as a surprise was 2019’s Joker. It was a character study of that showcased the inner workings of the Joker’s mind. The film earned over $1 billion globally without the Joker’s foe, Batman. In fact, it made more money than Matt Reeves’ The Batman.

Of course, these numbers reflect sales prior to the pandemic. Still, the result is staggering. Naturally, everyone expects a sequel. It’s in development.

Joaquin Phoenix won a Best Actor Oscar for Joker. Thus, it catapulted Joaquin Phoenix’ professional status. He’s an A lister.

His most recent project was 2021’s C’mon, C’mon. It’s a drama about an impromptu road trip of an uncle and his nephew. However, it did not perform as favorably as Joker. Then again, the movie premiered during the peak of pandemic restrictions.

Joaquin Phoenix In Talks For Doctor Strange 3 Villain

Joaquin Phoenix In Talks For Doctor Strange 3 Villain

Image: Warner Bros.

Thus, it also had an early streaming release.

The poor box-office performance of C’mon, C’mon was more than made up for by its critics and audience reception. It actually scored Certified Fresh 93% in the Tomatometer with an Audience rating of 78% in Rotten Tomatoes. Metacritic scores the movie a Must See 82 with a User Score of 7.1.

Joaquin Phoenix carries weight in movies by sheer talent. In fact, he has just had two projects, Napoleon and Disappointment Blvd., this year. And it isn’t even June.

At this point, though, Joaquin Phoenix is up for grabs for the next best offer. And who can do that other than Marvel Studios through president Kevin Feige?

The report states that Joaquin Phoenix is up for a major villain in Doctor Strange 3. If Christian Bale’s Gorr the God Butcher of Thor: Love and Thunder is any indication, villains equally lead the movie.

If Joaquin Phoenix is being offered a Doctor Strange villain role, which one could he be?

The end credit scene of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness brought audiences into the Dark Dimension once again. Charlize Theron appeared as Clea. Clea Dormammu’s niece. He was in Doctor Strange.

The next movie will again have the cosmic factor in its plot. Of course, the multiverse concept continues. Merging the two major ideas gives fans a shortlist of villain ideas for Doctor Strange 3.

Joaquin Phoenix In Talks For Doctor Strange 3 Villain

Joaquin Phoenix In Talks For Doctor Strange 3 Villain

Image: Marvel Comics Group

Humor us in our speculations:

The Archenemy:

A powerful magical creation and major antagonist in the Marvel universe. It is an embodiment of evil that poses a great threat to all magical energy.

Oblivion:

A cosmic entity that embodies non-existence. He is dedicated to destroying all that exists.

Aggamon:

Summoned by Dormammu to witness his battle with Doctor Strange. Aggamon himself is a being so old that his true origins are unknown. He takes slaves from different dimensions to mine gems of his Purple Dimension.

Afterwards, he exchanges these to enhance his power. Aggamon was one of the “Lords of the Nether-Worlds.”

Nightmare:

The ruler of the Dream Dimension in Marvel Comics. In dreams and nightmares he acquires his strength. He is omnipotent there. In the waking world, he is not much so. He actually needs the energy from the subconscious minds of those who dream in order to survive. Without dreams, he will vanish.

Dweller in Darkness:

Provokes fear in people which strengthens him as well.

Mephisto:

Don’t laugh.

Doctor Doom:

He would also be another contender for a villainous role but he is more identified with the Fantastic Four.

While the presence of Clea may also indicate the last moments of Doctor Strange, a villain other than Dormammu looms. Joaquin Phoenix certainly has the quality of presence that can be enigmatic in any movie. He will definitely fit the ever-powerful-all-seeing-being that is not confined to mortal physical parameters.

We look forward to seeing him as one.