Benedict Wong says there's scope for MCU return: "Maybe Strange is the sidekick now"
"At some point in the future, yeah, I think he might come back."
Benedict Wong is currently starring in Netflix's brand new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem, but he is perhaps best known for his role as Wong in numerous Marvel Cinematic Universe films and shows.
The character was most recently seen in 2022's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, but speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com, Wong has teased that we "might" see him again "at some point in the future".
He said: "At some point in the future, yeah, I think he might come back."
When asked what his hopes are for the character going forward, Wong added: "I think now that he is Sorcerer Supreme, there's so much scope and leadership that he has now, and we'll see where he goes.
"You know, maybe Strange is the sidekick now?"
Wong also spoke about how he came to star as the character in the first place, having never expected the role to be such a fan favourite and so long running.
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He said: "No, I didn't. It's such a blessing in disguise how it all happened. You know, I was doing The Martian at the time, [and] was with my friend Chiwetel Ejiofor. We were having lunch and he's telling me, 'Yeah, I'm doing this Doctor Strange.'
"You look on the internet and then all of sudden there's this character, he's kind of a little bit on the side, that said Wong, and my jaw dropped.
"I don't have an agent now anyway, so I didn't know how to get involved. I tried the petition route by asking Chiwetel to sign it and get Benedict Cumberbatch to sign it, called 'Wong for Wong', which he wasn't really interested in doing.
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"Then I was filming Marco Polo, I got this mystery email from Marvel/Disney, saying 'We'd like you to audition for Lee,' which I kind of... you know, Wong is like Smith and Jones, so they couldn't kid me.
"I went on tape, I did some tweaks in Slovakia, and then I found out in Malaysia.
"And yeah, it's kind of just spiralled into a much beloved character, which I'm all for. Now he's got the promotion of being the Sorceror Supreme, we'll see what lies ahead.
"I'm a massive Marvel fan anyway, so it's a bit of a win-win for me."
MCU films and series are available to stream on Disney Plus, while 3 Body Problem is available to stream on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
