It was pretty obvious from the start that Baron Mordo will appear in Doctor Strange, although it wasn't known in what capacity. Was he going to be a full-blown villain? Was he going to suffer a transformation, a change of mind or heart during the movie?

Well, we might have just received the answer to that question "“ and then some. Yesterday, it was announced who will portray Baron Mordo and who will this character be exactly. Check it all out below!

Baron Mordo "“ revealing an actor

While Marvel has surprised many of fans with its casting choices, it seems that the studio is keeping it safe with Baron Mordo. For portraying one of Doctor Strange's most well-known antagonists, the studio has chosen an Oscar nominated actor, with multiple nominations at the Golden Globes.

And that actor is none other than Chiwetel Ejiofor, known for movies such as 12 Years A Slave, American Gangster and Children of Men. As far as his character is concerned, Baron Mordo won't necessarily be taken straight out of the comics.

Instead, expect for Marvel Studios and Disney to tamper just a bit with this character.