Rumour: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange to cameo in Thor: Ragnarok?

If rumours are to be believed, British actor Benedict Cumberbatch is expected to make an appearance in Thor: Ragnarok, the third instalment in Marvel’s Thor film series starring Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston.

There are hints that the Doctor Strange star might join Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Mark Ruffalo in the film as Dr Stephen Strange.

A photograph from the Australian set of the film movie gave hints about his appearance.

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The images show Hemsworth in civilian clothes, and holding a business card with a handwritten address on it. It reads: “177A Bleecker St”, reports express.co.uk.

Here’s a few photos from the set of #Thor in #Brisbane today. Trying to keep it #Loki 🔨 ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/8NATpA9JQ2

— DaleyPearson (@Daley_Pearson) August 22, 2016

It is the New York address of Dr Stephen Strange. The photographs were uploaded by a fan and later retweeted by the film’s director Taika Waititi.

Spoiler... @chrishemsworth will be appearing in Thor: Ragnarok. Sorry. pic.twitter.com/F5TjjIUTxs

— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) August 22, 2016

There isn’t an official confirmation yet on Cumberbatch making an appearance in Thor: Ragnarok. There were also reports that actor Robert Downey Jr might also make an appearance in the film as Iron Man.

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Just sellin papers with my mate @twhiddleston #PartTimeJob #ThorRagnarok @TaikaWaititi pic.twitter.com/QdxgPRFQiw

— Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) August 22, 2016

Thor: Ragnarok will release November 2017 release. In addition to Hiddleston and Hemsworth, the film stars Mark Ruffalo, Idris Elba, Anthony Hopkins, Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum, and Karl Urban.

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First Published: Aug 23, 2016 14:14 IST