Marvel Studios names Steve Derrickson as "Doctor Strange" director

In case you haven't heard the news yet... BY THE VISHANTI, business has picked up for Stephen Strange fans!

According to a report by Superherohype, Horror films Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose director Scott Derrickson has been tapped to direct Marvel Studios upcoming film adaptation of the popular Sorcerer Supreme superhero of the Marvel Universe itself, Doctor Strange! Those who've watched the Marvel Cinematic Universe closely know that seeds have been planted for the good doctor to make his appearance, and sure enough he will  as one of the films confirmed under the next wave of movies for "Phase 3"

And via the official Twitter of Scott Derrickson, here is the big news!

My next movie will be STRANGE: pic.twitter.com/5pdbO6Op6j
— Scott Derrickson (@scottderrickson) June 3, 2014

No word yet on when Doctor Strange sees release, but you can see Scott Derrickson's next directorial effort this year with "Deliver Us From Evil" this July!