DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Confirmed To Include A Cameo From Bruce Campbell?

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Confirmed To Include A Cameo From Bruce Campbell?

There have been rumblings for some time that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could include a cameo from regular Sam Raimi collaborator Bruce Campbell, and that may have now been confirmed...

By JoshWilding - Mar 01, 2021 01:03 AM EST

As soon as Sam Raimi was confirmed as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' director, speculation immediately started running rampant that Bruce Campbell would be given a cameo role. 

The actor first worked with Raimi on Evil Dead, and they've collaborated regularly ever since, with Campbell making a series of cameos in each of the filmmaker's Spider-Man movies. So, could we soon see him make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut? Rumours have pointed to that being the case, but a couple of Tweets from the actor may have now confirmed his involvement with the sequel.

We don't know who he's playing, but it's likely to be a fun, memorable role for Campbell. 

Raimi took over directing duties on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness from filmmaker Scott Derrickson after the Doctor Strange helmer parted ways with Marvel Studios over "creative differences." Elizabeth Olsen will return as Wanda Maximoff alongside Benedict Cumberbatch's Sorcerer Supreme, while Xochitl Gomez is playing Young Avengers member America Chavez. Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams, and Chiwetel Ejiofor all also return. 

Beyond that, there's been no casting news (regarding the villain, for example), a surprise when cameras are obviously rolling in the UK right now. 

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be released on March 25th, 2022.
 


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Last weekend, a very interesting rumour popped up online suggesting that Jennifer Lawrence had been cast as Sue Storm in Jon Watt's Fantastic Four reboot. Love or hate her work as Mystique in Fox's X-Men franchise, there's no denying that there's a lot the actress could bring to the role.

Sadly, it didn't take long until the report was debunked, with one reliable reporter explaining, "All I’m gonna say is this, Marvel just started meeting with writers on Fantastic Four, there is no script and it will be awhile before this film starts shooting." So, consider this rumour debunked!

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9. First Trailer For Jupiter's Legacy Revealed

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The first teaser for Netflix's adaptation of Jupiter's Legacy was released this week, while we also got a premiere date: May 7th. Oddly, though, there's not a single bit of footage from the show here.

That doesn't feel like the greatest of signs, and this "epic superhero drama that spans decades and navigates the complex dynamics of family, power, and loyalty" could go either way (it's certainly taken long enough to get here). Still, it's an intriguing teaser, and has us keen to see more. 

Click here to watch the teaser trailer.
 

8. Loki's Premiere Date Announced

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Marvel's entire Phase 4 slate has been hit by delays courtesy of COVID-19, but there was some good news this week as Loki finally got an official premiere date (as did Star Wars: The Bad Batch).

Loki will arrive on June 11th, while The Clone Wars spinoff is set for a May 4th debut. As we're sure you know, that date is better known as "Star Wars Day." Hopefully, new trailers are on the way. 

Check out the announcement Tweet in our original post.
 

7. Russo Brothers Plotting Superhero Movie Return

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Cherry arrives in theaters today, and you can read our review of that one here. However, what comes next for filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo? Well, we don't know yet, but it seems they've already lined up their next superhero project...they're just not saying who they're making it for yet!

A Marvel return seems inevitable, but could a DC Comics adaptation be on the cards? Quite possibly, but it seems we'll have to wait and see for now (with any luck, an announcement is on the way).

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6. Martian Manhunter Steps Out Of The Shadows

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To promote Zack Snyder's Justice League, some variant covers for Justice League #59, including one showing off Superman in his black suit alongside the Flash, and most notably, Harry Lennix's Martian Manhunter have been revealed. We've caught a glimpse of that character on merchandise, but this Jim Lee artwork offers our best look to date at how he'll appear in the movie.

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5. First Army Of The Dead Trailer Revealed

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It looks like director Zack Snyder (who penned the screenplay with Shay Hatten and Joby Harold) is having a lot of fun here, as we see a zombie Elvis impersonator, as well as a casino being overrun.

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So, Spider-Man: No Way Home it is! Marvel Studios has certainly kept us all guessing, and it seems the "Home" sub-titles are here to stay. Will Spidey stick around in the Marvel Cinematic Universe or is he going to find himself a permanent addition to the SPUMC? We'll have to wait and see. 

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Blergh
Blergh - 3/1/2021, 1:43 AM
Him appearing was a given for this movie. He's Raimis favorite actor and yearlong best friend.

Also fans would be disappointed if he didn't appear
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 3/1/2021, 2:59 AM
@Blergh - I know I would've. It's a Raimi movie, so I'm kinda expecting him to be
Goldboink
Goldboink - 3/1/2021, 9:52 AM
@Blergh -
They started working together in HS with a Super 8 camera, well before any serious movies were made.
JFerguson
JFerguson - 3/1/2021, 1:48 AM
Can’t wait to return to Sam Raimis New York. In the OG spidey trilogy, every little background character and extra had a personality

dracula
dracula - 3/1/2021, 1:52 AM
@JFerguson - the crazy over the top extras.
"Woah, he stole that guy's pizza"
"GO SPIDEY GO!"
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2021, 1:50 AM
sam raimi's take on Mysterio
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2021, 1:54 AM
What if in Spiderman 3, we get Jake Gyllengaal as Spiderman (almost happened in spiderman 2) and they use im to clear Peter's name by having him pose as Mysterio (like Human Target as Tommy pretending to be Green Arrow in season 6)
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 3/1/2021, 2:46 AM
@dracula - I’m not sure, could be fun... I just don’t think with everything expected to go on in No Way Home and DS2; plot wise (which will confuse casual movie goers already who don’t read the comics) that they’d risk trying to explain the multiverse, tie up the events from Spider-Man FFH, tie up the events of WandaVision, possibly have more than 2 already rumoured Spider-Men, explain Raimi’s Dock Ock, Foxx’s Electro, and then have to bridge the movies with a plot that’s easy enough to follow so casual movie goers can keep up with the plot too - to introduce another Spider-Man - only he wasn’t ever Spider-Man and was the movies previous villain? I can already hear my girlfriend going wtf and asking me questions throughout the movie🤦🏻‍♂️

I think with Arrow, they could do that since it’s a season with 20 odd one hour long episodes where they can adjust the pacing for audiences
LittleSween
LittleSween - 3/1/2021, 1:56 AM
Kinda hoping they do super-meta and just have him playing Ash 😂😂 not like he ain't been in the marvel canon before
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2021, 2:05 AM
@LittleSween - He retired as Ash after Ash VS Evil Dead
Matador
Matador - 3/1/2021, 5:08 AM
@dracula - Another movie is still in the work not fully retired.
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2021, 11:21 AM
@Matador - its gonna have a new ash, bruce will be producing
Matador
Matador - 3/1/2021, 11:37 AM
@dracula - Oh shit really? Well that's a little disappointing it won't be the same.
Darkknight2149
Darkknight2149 - 3/1/2021, 2:01 AM
Why doesn't Bruce Campbell get bigger roles? I can easily see him as a MCU superhero, especially in something like Guardians of the Galaxy.
dracula
dracula - 3/1/2021, 2:06 AM
@Darkknight2149 - he would have been a perfect Plastic Man in his younger years. Seems like he would be perfect for a role in Guardians of The Galaxy like Stallone
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 3/1/2021, 7:19 AM
@Darkknight2149 - Good question. At 62, he's not so old that it shows. I have faith Raimi will give him a decent role, more than just a cameo.
inkniron
inkniron - 3/1/2021, 2:16 AM
How about another world's Frank Castle whos favorite weapon is his shotgun that he affectionately calls his boomstick.
JohnnyTBP
JohnnyTBP - 3/1/2021, 2:21 AM
Would be awesome if he played Dr. Strange in the multiverse
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 3/1/2021, 2:51 AM
Something makes me doubt it’s just a cameo. Purely because Marvel always shoot their cameos as pick up shots in reshoots - and they’d never fly him all the way over amongst principal photography for a cameo during the current pandemic surely?
HubbleFunk
HubbleFunk - 3/1/2021, 3:49 AM
Bruce Campbell in the MCU feels so right...



"with a certain actor" ????

EZBeast
EZBeast - 3/1/2021, 4:52 AM
I just finished Ash vs Evil Dead and all I want is for Bruce Campbell to get more work so yes please bring him in!!!
SgtSoggybottom
SgtSoggybottom - 3/1/2021, 5:00 AM
I'm sour this morning so I'm going to tear into the tiniest stuff here. The fact that the headline implies that it's confirmed but ends with a question mark coupled with the subhead, which ends with "that may have now been confirmed...), is really piSSing me off. Clearly, if there is question, it by definition has NOT been confirmed.


End pissy rant.
Matador
Matador - 3/1/2021, 5:09 AM
@SgtSoggybottom - Did you get your rent money though?
SgtSoggybottom
SgtSoggybottom - 3/1/2021, 8:24 AM
@Matador - Give me rent.
Matador
Matador - 3/1/2021, 10:43 AM
@SgtSoggybottom - Let's get the gang back

GalactusEatsALL
GalactusEatsALL - 3/1/2021, 5:16 AM
Bruce Campbell is da man!
Fares
Fares - 3/1/2021, 5:24 AM
I want him to be Mephisto so bad
uncletoodles
uncletoodles - 3/1/2021, 10:27 AM
@Fares - I came here to make this comment. I agree.
JonC
JonC - 3/1/2021, 10:39 AM
@Fares - agatha's husband... and his book in the basement.
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 3/1/2021, 5:48 AM
PerrinNation1
PerrinNation1 - 3/1/2021, 5:53 AM
Is Raimi still putting his old Oldsmobile in every movie? Wong should be driving it....to go pick up carry out.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 3/1/2021, 6:44 AM
Bruce Campbell as Beyonder! Let’s do it!!
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 3/1/2021, 7:15 AM
@MrDandy -

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