He says if 'the material is up to a certain level,' he would love to commit to 'a longtime contract.'
- October 13, 2014
AceShowbiz -
Keanu Reeves talks comic book movies in general and responds to "Dr. Strange" rumor. He became one of fans' favorites to headline the upcoming Marvel film after Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of negotiations to play the Sorcerer Supreme.
"From a practical standpoint the idea of a longtime contract is sort of 'errr' because you want to make sure the material is up to a certain level," he told Collider. "Like the good or great level. I like the idea. I go to those kinds of movies."
"I grew up on them and comics and graphic novels. [But] I didn't know Doctor Strange as a character, I didn't read that as a kid. I'm gonna have to read it. I remember reading something ... who's going to play Doctor Strange? Would I be good for the role?"
"Dr. Strange" is slated for July 8, 2016 release in the U.S. Marvel's head Kevin Feige once said the film would be the "doorway" to enter the supernatural side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Scott Derrickson ("Sinister", "Deliver Us from Evil") will serve behind the lens.
Reeves was last seen in "47 Ronin" and will next star in "John Wick".
