Rachel McAdams photographed during the Toronto International Film Festival. (Image courtesy: AFP)
Los Angeles: The Notebook star Rachel McAdams is set to join Benedict Cumberbatch in Marvel Studios' superhero film
Doctor Strange, reported
Entertainment Weekly.
The film tells the story of neurosurgeon-turned-sorcerer Stephen Strange, played by Benedict, 39, however, the 36-year-old
Midnight in Paris actress' role is yet to be revealed. (Also Read:
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Doctor Strange is directed by
Sinister's Scott Derrickson. Rachel joins the cast which includes Tilda Swinton as Dr Strange's mentor, the Ancient One, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as the villainous Baron Mordo. (Also Read:
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The actress was recently seen in the romantic comedy
Aloha, boxing drama film
Southpaw and the second season of HBO's
True Detective.
She will be next seen in the upcoming fact-based drama
Spotlight.
Doctor Strange is scheduled to release on November 4, 2016.