While it was already apparent from watching the movie itself, we've learned in recent months that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness went through a lot of rewrites.
The Illuminati's roster was fluid right up until the sequel's release and a combination of the pandemic and Marvel Studios still figuring out its Multiverse plans resulted in a muddled movie, albeit one which was still very good.
Now, the Scarlet Witch herself, Elizabeth Olsen, has reflected on the chaotic production while talking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
Asked how much of what we saw in theaters resembled the initial script, she responded, "It resembled more than I thought it was going to. I mean, there were definitely moments where...there's a point in making the movie where I just stopped reading drafts."
"I was just like, 'This is going to change again," Olsen admitted. "Just keep me posted with the information I need and you guys fill in the blanks that you need. But I'll just keep my lane.' That one was a wild ride."
Among the changes were plans which called for Daniel Craig to play a Variant of Thor's brother, Balder the Brave. While the former James Bond has denied he was set to appear, concept art has proved otherwise and it's believed his commitments to No Time to Die put the brakes on him being able to briefly join the MCU.
"Yes, that's what I thought was going to happen," Olsen confirmed when pushed for details on Craig's long-rumoured cameo. "I saw the art. They made a costume. They had a design."
As fun as it might have been to see Balder impaled on his own sword by Wanda Maximoff, we can't help but think this was for the best. After all, the door is now open to Craign taking on a bigger role in the MCU down the line, whether it's as that Asgardian or someone else altogether.
What did you think about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?