Photos of Benedict Cumberbatch on the set of 'Doctor Strange' show he's perfect for the role

We finally have got a glimpse of Doctor Strange in action.

The movie based on the Marvel character, played by Benedict Cumberbatch and set to open in theaters in November, was shooting scenes in New York City on Saturday and social media became flooded with shots from the set.

Here are a few.

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Cumberbatch really looks the part as the brilliant surgeon turned sorcerer.

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Benedict Cumberbatch is filming #DoctorStrange in NYC today!!! FIRST PHOTOS: https://t.co/eWli5xdzwipic.twitter.com/vWh4OsOPu9

On a rainy afternoon in New York, it seems they were shooting an action sequence for the movie.

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Juuumpin' in the rain#BenedictCumberbatch#NYC#DoctorStrangepic.twitter.com/PquyD6tbeP

Yes, Baron Mordo (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor) was there, too.

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Nouvelle photo de tournage pour le film #Marvel#DoctorStrange avec Benedict Cumberbatch et Chiwetel Ejiofor. pic.twitter.com/WR5Sec2No1