The first trailer for Marvel’s upcoming Doctor Strange movie came and went, and although it gave us our first look at the movie’s main antagonist, played by Mads Mikkelsen, we still know precious little about the baddie’s identity.
Marvel fans have been speculating about him since day one, but thanks to Heroic Hollywood, details have emerged that might clear things up a little.
What is Mads Mikkelsen’s role in Doctor Strange? According to their sources, the description for a toy set based on the movie has revealed that Mikkelsen’s character is called Kaecilius:
Marvel Minimates Series 70 Doctor Strange Movie 2-Pack Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys Release! The next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is now the next entry in the long-running Marvel Minimates line! Series 70 of Marvel Minimates mini-figures travels to the world of the Doctor Strange movie, with four different two-packs: Dr. Strange with The Ancient One, Mordo with Kaecilius, the specialty-exclusive Stephen Strange with Christine Palmer and the specialty-exclusive Wong & Zealot! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure features 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts. Each two-pack is packaged in a full-color window box.
In the comics, Kaecilius is a disciple of Baron Mordo, who will be played by Chiwetel Ejiofor in the film. It’s unknown at this point whether the movie will maintain that connection between the two, as Marvel is known for playing with comics canon while still retaining the essence of the characters. We do know, however, that Mads Mikkelsen himself has talked about his character in the past and, while he hasn’t given away any details, he did imply that he’s not necessarily evil; rather, he thinks he’s doing the right thing.
Marvel’s Doctor Strange opens in theaters on November 4, 2016.