Johnny Depp Eyes Marvel's Doctor Strange?

Latino Review says that Johnny Depp is reportedly being courted for the lead role in Marvel's long gestating Doctor Strange.

 

Part of the studio's phase three or four plans--Created in 1963 Doctor Strange tells the story of an arrogant surgeon who is injured in a car accident and goes on to become the Sorcerer Supreme of the universe. Using his magical powers Strange protects the earth from attacks from other realms.

Actor/writer Justin Theroux ("Mulholland Drive," "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle"), Viggo Mortensen and Joel Edgerton were mentioned for the lead as well. "Inception" and "The Dark Knight Rises" star Joseph Gordon-Levitt was the last actor in the mix

Back in January 2012, Thomas Dean Donnelly and Joshua Oppenheimer-the writing duo behind the recent remake of Conan the Barbarian have had their work approved by the studio

Depp recently had a meeting "to discuss taking on the role of Dr. Strange." His strong ties to Disney, Marvel's owners, makes him an ideal candidate

That said movie is a long way off, and Depp will surely not be the last name that is linked to the role.