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Scott Derrickson to direct 'Doctor Strange'

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
While 'Ant-Men' is yet to find a director, Marvel Studios has found a helmer for superhero 'Doctor Strange' in Scott Derrickson.

The character, who made his first appearance in the Marvel Universe more than 50 years ago, in 1963, is a former neurosurgeon who serves as the Sorcerer Supreme -- the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. The character was first created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in the pages of Strange Tales No 110, said the Hollywood Reporter.

The studios' 'Ant-Man' hit a roadblock when director Edgar Wright quit the project while his potential replacement Adam McKay dropped out of talks
 

Derrickson has directed films like 'Deliver Us From Evil' and 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose'.

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First Published: Jun 05 2014 | 7:57 AM IST

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