Benedict Cumberbatch on his Marvel Cinematic Universe cloak

Benedict Cumberbatch addresses confusion over Doctor Strange’s cloak Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch has admitted that it irritates him when fans call his character’s cloak of levitation a cape. The 44-year-old has played the egotistical surgeon-turned-Sorcerer Supreme in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2016. Speaking on Magic Radio for Prince’s Trust Day on Thursday, he addressed confusion over his character’s item of clothing.