# Is Benedict Cumberbatch Playing Doom’s Sidekick?

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Published: 2026-10-13  
Updated: 2026-10-13  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

Is Doctor Strange ditching the Avengers? Rumors suggest Benedict Cumberbatch might skip his iconic role to play Boris Karela, Doctor Doom’s loyal right-hand man in *Avengers: Doomsday*. New concept art featuring a mysterious masked figure has ignited speculation. While unconfirmed, this shocking casting twist would see Cumberbatch trade magic for villainy, serving as Robert Downey Jr.’s closest confidant on screen.