Actors chris pang, benedict wong, and daniel dae kim talk. Prometheus and the martian actor benedict wong has joined the cast of doctor strange according to the hollywood reporter, wong will play doctor stephen stranges sidekick and. Benedict wong born 3 july 1971 is a british actor who has appeared on film, television, and stage. Benedict wong born june 3, 1971 in eccles, greater manchester, england is an english actor.
Benedict wong was born in 1970 in manchester, england. Benedict wong biography, family life and everything. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Emcon nottingham were excited to announce that benedict wong will be with us the weekend of emcon nottingham as our guest. A modest hit at the time, in the 12 years since its debut the show has steadily earned a reputation as a hidden gem of bbc comedy. With benedict cumberbatch, chiwetel ejiofor, rachel mcadams, benedict wong.
Now if only our actual space programs could catch up with these amazing tales of exploration being brought to the screen. Steve zak in the intervening years, wong has been scaling the hollywood heights, with parts in kickass 2 and ridley scotts prometheus, while continuing to make his. Dicks electric dreams benedict wong is the best thing about philip k. Benedict wong celebrity profile check out the latest benedict wong photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Wong is known for portraying kublai khan in netflixs marco polo 2014. Benedict wong s biography is filled with personal, professional, married and affair info. The martian, a novel by andy weir, served as the screenplay adapted by drew goddard. The martian s benedict wong joins doctor strange to play wong. The martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by ridley scott and starring matt damon.
Benedict is best known for his roles in marvels dr strange wong, netflixx marco polo kublai khan and ridley scotts the martian bruce ng. Bruce ng in the martian, kublai khan in marco polo and wong in doctor strange. The martians benedict wong joins doctor strange ign. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Those who liked the martian should without a doubt enjoy this film as much or even more. The benedict wong guide to scifi benedict wong is an actor from manchester who comedy fans will know from sean locks 15 storeys high television series, or the wrong mans, peter serafinowicz projects like look around you and the peter serafinowicz show, and even a. Strange british actor will play the sorcerer supremes trusted manservant. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The martians benedict wong joins doctor strange to play. He also appeared as kublai khan in the netflix series marco polo. Benedict wong bruce ng is an asianamerican man who is the director of jpl jet propulsion laboratory in california. The film depicts an astronauts matt damon lone struggle to survive on mars after being left behind, and efforts to rescue him and bring him home to earth. Doctor strange star benedict wong to headline deadly.
He was the leader of the team that made the iris i and the iris ii resupply probes as well as being present during the project elrond meeting. Park city, ut, january 25, 2020 actors chris pang palm springs, crazy rich asians, benedict wong nine days, the martian, avengers. I found it very charming, very unique for its time and has everything i like in a good scifi movie of its kind. Benedict wong born 3 july 1971 is a britishhong kong actor who has appeared on film, television, and stage. While on a journey of physical and spiritual healing, a brilliant neurosurgeon is drawn into the world of the mystic arts. English actor benedict wong has worked in numerous british tv series and films. Benedict wong says doctor stranges wong wont be a tea. The martian actor nabs key doctor strange role exclusive the movie is currently in production and heading toward a nov. The martian, prometheus and marco polo star benedict wong has been cast as wong, the trusty sidekick to benedict cumberbatchs titular sorcerer character in the doctor. Was nominated for a british independent film award for his supporting role in dirty pretty things. He is an actor and writer, known for doctor strange 2016, the martian 2015 and prometheus 2012. The martian is easily one of ridley scotts best efforts in years and a wonderful showcase for all involved. Wong is now best known for his starring role in the netflix series marco polo and doctor strange.
Wong is best known for portraying kublai khan in netflixs marco polo, bruce ng in the martian, and wong in the marvel cinematic universe. Get recommendations for free and discounted ebooks from our expert editorial team. Bruce ng is an asianamerican man who is the director of jpl jet propulsion laboratory in california. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a.
Benedict wong joins benedict cumberbatch in marvels doctor strange. He is an actor and writer, known for doctor strange 2016, avengers. Benedict wong gives doctor strange a needed asian superhero. He would go on to star in the marvel film doctor strange. You might know benedict wong from the martian, netflix s marco polo, or the new black mirror seasons big closer hated in the nation, but the british actor is about to have his more highprofile role yet, entering the marvel cinematic universe as wong, the keeper of books. Benedict wong age, biography, height, place of birth, news. Benedict wong on lobbying for doctor strange, battling jet. Doctor strange star benedict wong is set to star in another highly anticipated comic book adaptation the actor is among the group cast in syfys adaptation of the graphic deadly class, the.
Discover books youll love unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors. Nasas planetary science division director talked to pcmag about working on ridley scotts the martian. It is the gravity assist scene from the martian movie 2015. Bruce ng in time magazine with some chinese engineers from cnsa. British actor known for playing ravel in prometheus and bruce ng in the martian. Doctor strange casts the martians benedict wong in. Benedict cumberbatch sherlock, the imitation game stars as doctor stephen strange with a supporting cast including rachel mcadams mean girls, the notebook, mads mikkelsen casino royale, the hunt, tilda swinton we need to talk about kevin, the chronicles of narnia, benedict wong the martian, prometheus and chiwetel ejiofor 12 years a.
Wong, who was born in britain, is the first asian actor marvel has cast in a major role in the project, which is based on. This november benedict wong prometheus, the martian is set to team up with fellow brit and fellow benedict benedict cumberbatch, as he portrays dr. How a nasa physicist helped bring the martian to life. Benedict wong has been cast as wong, the good doctors trusty sidekick in marvels doctor strange. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. He studied at salford college and earned his first role in 1993 as part of a bbc radio play. The martian thesp benedict wong is set to join the cast of marvels doctor strange starring benedict cumberbatch, sources confirm to variety. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. The martian is a 142 minute movie that opens up with the above mentioned failed nasa mission that ends up deserting team botanist mark watney matt damon on mars thanks to. Wong played his perennially unwelcome flatmate errol. Benedict wong born 3 july 1971 is an english actor who has appeared on film, television, and stage. Wong is known for portraying kublai khan in netflix s marco polo 20142016 and bruce ng in the martian. In addition to playing the worldstraddling leader kublai khan in netflixs big, expensive period action series, marco polo, benedict wong has carved out a niche in quality uk scifi films.
Just when you thought that we had heard all the doctor strange casting news especially consiering. Endgame, and daniel dae kim blast beat, always be my. First role was on a bbc radio play called kai mei sauce in 1993. He has costarred in such scifi films as sunshine, prometheus and the martian. The martian s benedict wong has been cast in a pivotal role for the upcoming marvel movie doctor strange, starring benedict cumberbatch. A collection of facts like affair,married,girlfriend,wife,net worth, career.