Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was released on May 6 in theatres. The film had a great opening at the global box office. The response is mixed with the critics and fans. Directed by Sam Raimi, Marvel’s latest project stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen/Doctor Strange, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, Benedict Wong as Wong, Rachel McAdams as Christine Palmer, and Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez.
The superhero film had some big cameos that teased us on what to expect next in the MCU. If you are yet to watch the film, brace yourself for big spoilers ahead.
Characters who appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
While fighting Wanda, America Chavez opens a portal transporting her and Doctor Strange to Earth- 838. The two are captured in a glass cell by that universe’s Sorcerer, Supreme Baron Mordo (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor). Rachel McAdams’ Christine Palmer is responsible for looking after the glass cell that has Stephen and America captured. We learn about the Illuminati, which consists of Captain Carter, Black Bolt, Captain Marvel, Reeds Richards, aka Mr Fantastic and Professor X.
On Earth-838, Hayley Atwell is Captain Carter, and Lashana Lynch, Carol Danver’s best friend, is Captain Marvel. We’ve already seen Atwell as Captain Carter in Marvel’s animated show, What If…? It was good to see the actor play the superhero in a live-action film.
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Actor Anson Mount appears as Black Bolt in the Multiverse of Madness. He is also responsible for killing Doctor Strange of that universe. You will have to watch the film to find out the shocking reason. Well, all the fans can rejoice as actor John Krasinski appeared as Reed Richards, aka Mr Fantastic. It was quite a big surprise. Fans have often shared edits imagining The Office actor plays the superhero. Well, they can thank Sam Raimi.
Patrick Stewart reprised his much-loved character Professor Charles Xavier aka Professor X. The veteran actor has featured as Professor X in X-Men movies. Seeing him on the screen was pure nostalgia.
On Earth-383, before getting captured, Stephen Strange and America Chavez come across a character who is rude to them. It’s a pizza vendor played by actor Evil Dead II actor Bruce Campbell. America doesn’t pay for the pizza balls she takes from his stall. Campbell’s character gets angry and starts insulting Strange. Strange casts a spell which results in Campbell hitting himself, and it will go on for 13 days. When do the punching and slapping end? You will find out that too.
Well, these are the special appearances in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Which one was your favourite? Do let us know in the comments section below.
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