DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Will Explore The Hero's Psyche Following A Traumatic Few Years

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Will Explore The Hero's Psyche Following A Traumatic Few Years

Stephen Strange has been through a lot since becoming the Sorcerer Supreme, and Loki writer Michael Waldron has now teased how the sequel will deal with the fallout from the last two Avengers movies...

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By JoshWilding - Jun 28, 2021 02:06 AM EST
Source: SYFY Wire

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is fast approaching, and excitement for the movie is at an all-time high following WandaVision and everything we've seen from Loki thus far. 

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe's version of the Multiverse will factor into this sequel alongside the Scarlet Witch, the focus is bound to remain on Benedict Cumberbatch's Sorcerer Supreme. After taking on that mantle in Doctor Strange, Stephen has been through a lot, and was partly responsible for Iron Man's decision to use the Infinity Stones to put an end to Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.

Remember, after seeing millions of possible futures, Strange knew there was only one where Earth's Mightiest Heroes would emerge victorious, and lifting his finger let Tony know exactly what he needed to do. 

During a recent interview with SYFY Wire, the movie's writer, Michael Waldron, teased that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will explore everything the hero has been through. 

"'How can you go deeper into the character of Stephen Strange?'" he pondered. "This is a guy who’s been through a lot in the last several years. What effect does that have on somebody so powerful? That’s exciting. And beyond all that, he’s just a great adventurer — a great adventure hero you just like to watch kick ass."

Waldron also went on to describe the sequel as a "thrill ride," and had plenty of praise to heap on director Sam Raimi. "It’s a thrill ride with heart like you’d expect from a Sam Raimi superhero movie. Sam’s a genius and the way he moves the camera is really exciting and he’s not afraid to take chances. I think it’s gonna be a really cool experience for everybody."

Needless to say, we can't wait to see more from this one, especially if even half the rumours about what's to come for Strange, Wanda Maximoff, and America Chavez prove to be correct. 

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is set to be released in theaters on March 25, 2022.

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IronSpider101
IronSpider101 - 6/28/2021, 2:43 AM
I'm trying not to get too hyped, but goddamnit it's getting me. First time I've felt this for an MCU movie since maybe the first Avengers.
LSHF
LSHF - 6/28/2021, 4:02 PM
@IronSpider101 - Are you a major Doctor Strange fan, or are there other elements in this upcoming film that are getting you hyped?
IronSpider101
IronSpider101 - 6/28/2021, 8:19 PM
@LSHF - There's weirdly a lot of things getting me. I'm a big fan of silver age comics. DC, Marvel, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Jim Steranko, all that stuff. And I love whenever someone nails that aesthetic in a modern style (Venture Bros is a favourite show of mine). Raimi and James Gunn I think are the best to have done it in the past.

I'm also a big fan of Raimi's work in general. MCU or no, the idea of him doing a Doctor Strange movie sounds like a match made in heaven. Even if he'd never done Spider-Man that would be exciting. He's also one of the only people who's done really good PG-13 horror.

Beyond that, the first Doctor Strange (which I missed in theatres) wound up being one of my favourite MCU movies and the character was one of the coolest parts of Infinity War imo. Every time I hear one of the writers or crew talk about Raimi's contributions or the new direction they're taking the character from where he was, it gets me excited for the potential of this. I don't even need it to be filled with multiverse easter eggs (older non-mcu marvel movies and such) I am totally in if it's just a fun fantasy adventure flick with a horror edge and that classic Sam Raimi heart/schmaltz.
LSHF
LSHF - 6/28/2021, 8:51 PM
@IronSpider101 - Were you around with Kirby was working for Marvel? I'm 59 and used to read my older brothers' Marvel comics (they bought almost all of them in the sixties and early seventies) and Kirby was my favorite Marvel artist.

I not only saw Doctor Strange at the theaters, I went five different times, going with someone else each time. It never got old. It seemed to be perfectly edited.

And I loved how Sam referenced him in his first Spider-Man film.
IronSpider101
IronSpider101 - 6/28/2021, 10:22 PM
@LSHF - Nah, I'm about half your age. Most of my comics from that era were either inherited from my folks or from collections I've purchased since.

I was supposed to catch it opening night. My brother got DBOX seats and everything, but I ended up getting ungodly sick that week and had to bail. Never wound up finding time to see it before it left cinemas.

I really wonder if they'll capitalize on that reference in Spider-Man. It almost seems foolish not too, all the cards are in place.
LSHF
LSHF - 6/29/2021, 4:15 AM
@IronSpider101 - Interesting story; In the late seventies (and years after I stopped reading comic books), I was dating this beautiful girl in high school and I struggled with wanting to look at her body (clothed) all the time; almost to the point where it was creeping "me" out, which I had never had a problem with before. And I couldn't figure out why. Many years later, I was in a book store, looking at a large softback book of reprinted Fantastic Four issues (beginning with the first) and, "low and behold", I took one look at Kirby's Sue Storm and immediately realized that she had Kirby's female figure and since I had spent a few years of my very early childhood liking Kirby's style, it made sense that I would be drawn to a female that had (more or less) the same figure.

Sorry about the sickness. I'm not sure you lost out, as I never thought it was the type of film that "needed" to be seen on the large screen. The smaller the screen, the more cool details I could see.

"I really wonder if they'll capitalize on that reference in Spider-Man. It almost seems foolish not too, all the cards are in place." Same. If it doesn't happen on this coming film, then maybe the third one, after their multiverse is well-established. I guess we'll see what happens in this regard in the upcoming Spider-Man film.
IronSpider101
IronSpider101 - 6/29/2021, 7:18 PM
@LSHF - Yeah my brother spoke highly of it and I went ahead and bought the blu-ray without having seen it. Glad I did because even at home it was a really good time. My only real complaint is that I wish Mads Mikkelsen had gotten more to do. He's great and I hope he comes back in some form (maybe Dormammu's human vessel or something?) otherwise I'm always gonna resent that he never got to be Doctor Doom.

I can't blame you for your taste. Kirby's Sue is a cutie. And sexy without having to be overblown. Reminds of how, imo, Harley Quinn has always been hotter in the classic outfit where they don't try too hard. The nurse/biker chick aesthetic was a nice riff in the Arkham games, but I hate that it's become the regular. I dunno that Sue Storm has ever been overly sexual (outside of Jessica Alba) but nothing beats the 60s look.

I agree re: movie 3 too. And I'd love it if Raimi stuck around. I honestly just missed his movies. I even thought he did a good job with that Wizard of Oz prequel, which should've been unwatchable. Even if just to bring some humanity and heart to the MCU. I'm not a big fan of the self-referential/self-deprecating stuff. I much prefer sincerity and schmaltz.
LSHF
LSHF - 6/29/2021, 9:41 PM
@IronSpider101 - Mads Mikkelsen; I of course love it when outstanding actors play the bad guys, but, as you know, we don't get to see them enough. I'm hoping Tim Roth is back for the Shang-Chi film. I have a feeling that, since there are so many big Doctor Doom fans, the casting is going to be divisive (at least until his fans see it).

It's a shame what was done with Jessica Alba, and she wasn't happy with it, either. At least one of her scenes had her strip down to be invisible, which, in the end, accomplished absolutely NOTHING but let us see her in her bra and panties.

It's good that they keep switching the costumes on Harley Quinn, especially since she has had so many ones that stood out.

I can't handle horror films anymore, and I know I haven't seen the ones that Sam did (although I understand some of them are fun). Sam's films that I "have" seen: I vaguely remember Darkman, but I remember I liked it. The Oz film looked excellent and it was a heartbreaker when Mila's character starting becoming the witch (Sam did that scene very well). I LOVE The Quick and the Dead for it's simplicity (one gun dual after another) and its nods to some classic westerns (I've seen it several times on Blu-ray). And, of course, his three Spider-Man films.

The self-referential/self-deprecating stuff is "kind of" cool when I first see it, but it "does" take me out of the movie for a short bit, so I can do without it.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 6/28/2021, 2:54 AM
Even though call upon it being ''the one timeline the Avengers won'', he is in part responsible for the decimation and Tony's and Natasha's deaths. Makes sense they would address it in one way or another.
Carnage1991
Carnage1991 - 6/28/2021, 3:11 AM
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films were defining films of my teenage years.

The man can do heart, character and excitement so I'm really hyped!
TheManWithoutFear
TheManWithoutFear - 6/28/2021, 3:13 AM
The key word here is "heart". I am in need of some that Raimi-esque heart.

But judgement on Waldron has to be reserved until Loki wraps up. I was enjoying FaTWS until the final episode was a mess. So if they can actually wrap Loki up nicely, then MoM remains the host hyped project for me.
Spike101
Spike101 - 6/28/2021, 3:25 AM
@TheManWithoutFear - I do hope so Loki episode 1 & 2 were very good, 3 just seemed a bit of a filler episode. There seems to be a lot of ground to cover now in the 3 remaining episodes with us not even seeing Richard E Grant yet. Maybe his character will be revealed quite late on and then rolls on into the DS 2 movie?
TheManWithoutFear
TheManWithoutFear - 6/28/2021, 9:05 AM
@Spike101 - I agree ep3 was the weakest for me too. I put it down to lack of Mobius!

As for Richard E Grant I think he will prove to be some evil version of Loki that acts as the big bad by the season end. I'm not expecting him to roll into MoM since that movie has a lot going on already but I could be wrong.
Spike101
Spike101 - 6/28/2021, 2:56 PM
@TheManWithoutFear - yes the lack of Mobius is a good point. He and Loki play well off each other. Life in the MCU is certainly ramping up again!
Spike101
Spike101 - 6/28/2021, 3:21 AM
With Raimi at the helm I can’t see how this can be anything other than amazing. I would not a at all surprised if this doesn’t raise the bar again.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/28/2021, 3:21 AM
I want at least 100 Dutch angles! Woo hoo 🤑
dancingmonkey08
dancingmonkey08 - 6/28/2021, 4:57 AM
theres a lot of aftermath to explore, I hope they dont do a Aunt May finding out Peter is Spidey on it and ignore it.

Like after, Doctor Strange's solo movie, theres dealing with Stephen working towards becoming the new Sorcerer Supreme
dealing with all the dark forces that were supposedly going to attack after the Ancient One's death
What the heck has Mordo being up to over the last 7(?, I dont know what the timeline is) years, with his too many sorcerers quest?
Who the hell was protecting the Earth from magical threats over the 5 years of the Blip?
And the above point about Stephen dealing with the aftermath of Infinity War/Endgame (including Tony's death)
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 6/28/2021, 5:00 AM
Even within his first film (not to mention later appearances), he already demonstrated a lot of growth, so I’m definitely interested to see where they take him for this one.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 6/28/2021, 8:39 AM
Raimi back in a Ditko project makes me so happy! Stoked to see the progression of his character, ala Spider-Man 2
LSHF
LSHF - 6/28/2021, 4:16 PM
I feel like everyone here has seen this, but it is still cool that Sam referenced Strange in his first Spider-Man film.

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