fans got the news Thursday that Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role as Doctor Strange in the highly-anticipated “Spider-Man 3.” The supernatural hero will appear in a mentor role for “Spider-Man,” played by Tom Holland, a role that previously was the role of Tony Stark/Iron Man played by Robert Downey Jr. in “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” per the . A similar mentor role was the part of Nick Fury’s character played by Samuel L. Jackson in “.” The majority of the latest “Spider-Man” cast is set to return, including Holland, Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, Tony Revolori and Jacob Batalon. Director Jon Watts is on board for the third installment after being the filmmaker behind the hits “Homecoming” and “.” Cumberbatch will reportedly begin shooting soon in London for the “Doctor Strange” sequel “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.” But exactly when is unclear at this time. According to the report: The date currently set for “Spider-Man 3” is listed as Dec. 17, 2021 though during the pandemic release dates have been subject to change.