"Doctor Strange" a magical take on the Marvel universe

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Benedict Cumberbatch brings Marvel Studios' "Doctor Strange" to life on the big screen in a tale infused by magic and surreal imagery.

The title character is a neurosurgeon who loses the use of his hands but finds something magical that thrusts him into the superhero universe. The film also stars Tilda Swinton as "The Ancient One"

As with most Marvel films, it also features a cameo by company icon Stan Lee. At the film's recent premiere, Lee was coy about his role.

"I'm on a bus," he said. "I can't tell you more than that because it's so dramatic - I don't want to kill the impact of it by telling you in advance."

"Doctor Strange" opens Nov. 4. For more on the film and its premiere, watch the video above.