Despite 'Doctor Strange' reports, his reps say talks aren't underway; Film would have to fit in with Depp's schedule for a fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel

Johnny Depp as Doctor Strange? Actor May Join Marvel’s Superhero Universe | Variety

It was only a matter of time before Marvel Studios started courting Johnny Depp to play one of its superheroes.  Sources have told Latino Review that the Mouse House’s main man is in very early discussions with Marvel to take on the role of eccentric magician Steven Strange in “Doctor Strange,” which the company has long been developing as a solo pic to join the ranks of its “Iron Man,” “Thor” and “Captain America” franchises. “Ant-Man” is another character it hopes to launch in 2015 as a standalone franchise around one of the comicbook company’s heroes.  While it makes sense that Marvel would want to have a conversation with Depp over how it could launch a new franchise with the thesp, sources tellVariety that such talks have yet to take place and any possibility of such a pairing is premature.