'Doctor Strange' Release Date, Cast News & Update: Benedict Cumberbatch Talks About How Buddhism Help Him Get Into His Character In The Film; Actor Asks Advice From Tom Hiddleston, Whad Did Loki Say?

One of the anticipated films this year is "Doctor Strange." Lead actor Benedict Cumberbatch reveals some secrets that help him get into his character for the said film. If you want to know what helps the "Sherlock" star give "Doctor Strange" a convincing character, read more.

According to Lion's Roar, Benedict Cumberbatch spent time in a monastery in India to teach English to the monks. The said experience gave him an opportunity to learn about Buddhism.

"I'd always been fascinated by the idea of meditation and what it meant," Cumberbatch said. "It was incredible. When you've been that still and contemplative, your sensory awareness is heightened and more sharply focused. Stillness is an essential part of acting."

The "Doctor Strange" lead star describes himself as a Buddhist, philosophically and he uses his practice in his craft, which is acting. The "Sherlock" star also disclosed that his profession demands him to look for the infinite and stressed that "If you can hold that, if you can remember that in the chaos, it will anchor you and give you grace and ease."

Benedict Cumberbatch is excited to return to India to film "Doctor Strange."

Meanwhile, Tom Hiddleston who plays Loki, the trickster God in the "Thor" franchise and "The Avengers" revealed that Benedict Cumberbatch reached out to him for some advice after bagging the titular role for "Doctor Strange," International Business Times reported. However, the actor did not give any tips to his fellow British actor.

"I'm very happy about it and I gave him no tips. He needs no advice from me," Tom Hiddleston told Metro. "I don't know much about 'Doctor Strange,' but I'm sure he'll be excellent."

"Doctor Strange" will hit the big screens on Nov. 4

Meanwhile, there are rumors that Hiddleston will be joining Cumberbatch in "Sherlock" season 4 as the third Holme's brother. Do you want to see the two actors together on the small screen? Share your thoughts below.