Marvel’s Doctor Strange added one more awesome cast member — Tilda Swinton will play the Ancient One.
As reported by ScreenCrush, Swinton joins Benedict Cumberbatch who will play Dr. Stephen Strange in the film that’s due out November 2016.
The rest of the cast is still up in the air, with Rachel McAdams rumored to be joining as well.
It’s a good call for a new twist — in the comics, the Ancient One is usually a male magician. The character acts as a mentor to sorcerer Strange.
Swinton, a Marvel fan, told ScreenCrush: “The idea of playing the Ancient One is really just too tickling. I can’t say no to that!”
Perhaps best known for the Narnia films, Swinton also stars in the Amy Schumer vehicle Trainwreck out this weekend. As Swinton is an all-around cool actress who exhibits strength, the Marvel universe seems a perfect match for her.
