Chapters Quote by Benedict Cumberbatch
![“Why this character [Doctor Strange] is being introduced, to open up the next chapter. A” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/97f/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_chapters_why-this-character-doctor-strange-is-bei_1839549.jpg)
“Why this character [Doctor Strange] is being introduced, to open up the next chapter. A”
About This Quote
Source Film: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, 2022
Introducing a new character expands the narrative possibilities for future stories.
In simple terms: New characters open new story paths.
Key Takeaway
Watch for upcoming plot developments.
Themes
storytelling
expansion
character development
Mood
anticipatory
curious
Type
speculative
promotional
When to use this quote
- comic conventions
- fan discussions
- marketing plans
Key Concepts
multiverse theory
narrative arcs
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this character add?
- How will they affect the plot?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on new characters may dilute core story.
![“Most obviously it [Doctor Strange] will introduce a new character who will be in play in the universe, but once you have gotten an audience to buy into a new concept then it's fun to keep, to play-off, or spin-off that concept down the line.” quote by Kevin Feige](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bd7/kevin-feige-9580_audience_most-obviously-it-doctor-strange-will-in_2680563.jpg)
![“It's an interesting arc. You start with a character [Doctor Strange] who's likeable and charming but very arrogant and distant. He's funny but you can see there are massive holes in his life. It's a very painful transition and all that he becomes is tested so quickly and violently.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b6/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_arcs_it-s-an-interesting-arc-you-start-with-a_1156743.jpg)
![“I'm sad in a way that the character [Doctor Strange ] leaves [neurosurgery] behind. It's an amazing discipline.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b04/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_behinds_i-m-sad-in-a-way-that-the-character-doct_2016225.jpg)
![“[Doctor Strange] is a really rich character. It's an easy thing to have a good old meal every day. It's great. Yeah, I'm excited.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/627/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_character_doctor-strange-is-a-really-rich-characte_763101.jpg)
![“It's one of the things that attracted me to the role [Doctor Strange] is the fact that it's a really widely origin story, I mean this is part of it, but of course there's the whole chapter before where he's the neurosurgeon who has the accident. It's fantastic.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44e/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_accidents_it-s-one-of-the-things-that-attracted-me_1263119.jpg)
![“I'm quite surprised by how many people grew up with this character [Doctor Strange ].” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/12b/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_character_i-m-quite-surprised-by-how-many-people-g_1058561.jpg)
![“I do think that as I said before the canvas of action sequences and the way in which the sequences unfurl will be very unique and will be different than any movie we've made before, and that's what makes it interesting, what makes it [Doctor Strange] special, and what makes it worth pursuing, and…” quote by Kevin Feige](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/482/kevin-feige-9580_action_i-do-think-that-as-i-said-before-the-can_518727.jpg)
![“The super-powered girlfriend for [Doctor] Strange wasn't in the first issue. There's a lot of backstory required for her, which is one of the reason we didn't go that way. There's so much to set up in this. I think it's always a huge mistake when you throw the kitchen sink and everything in the…” quote by Kevin Feige](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e7/kevin-feige-9580_doctors_the-super-powered-girlfriend-for-doctor_1764315.jpg)
![“The guy [Doctor Strange], he's like most of us, he's uncorrupted flesh from the beginning of his life, he's somebody who's not marked with original sin or any kind of crap like that. He's somebody who's come into this world and had experiences that have shaped him to the point that we first meet…” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fb5/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_clear_the-guy-doctor-strange-he-s-like-most-of_1340869.jpg)
![“[While voicing cartoons] you have to lose your sanity and inhibitions and any kind of dignity and just throw yourself around a bit.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cd6/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_bits_while-voicing-cartoons-you-have-to-lose_125725.jpg)
