Los Angeles, Oct 23 (PTI) Actor Benedict Wong has confirmed he will once again play Doctor Strange's mentor Wong in the third "Avengers" movie, which will be helmed by the Russo brothers.
While talking about his character, the 45-year-old actor said, "I'm thrilled I'm going to be in 'Infinity War'. I'm looking forward to, I'll tell you that one first."
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Benedict Cumberbatch would reprise his role as the Sorcerer Supreme in "Avengers: Infinity War".
Plot details are still scarce, but it is already confirmed that the core cast of "Guardians of the Galaxy" which include Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel and Dave Bautista will appear in "Infinity War". Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Elizabeth Olsen will once again reprise their respective roles as the Avengers.
Brothers Joe and Anthony Russo will direct the film from a script by "Captain America" scribes Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.
The filming is expected to begin in November for a May 4, 2018 release.
