DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Featured Dialogue That Should Be Familiar To X-MEN Fans

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Featured Dialogue That Should Be Familiar To X-MEN Fans

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron reveals that he included a line from X-Men: Days of Future Past in the movie while discussing the introduction of two specific Variants.

By JoshWilding - May 11, 2022 07:05 AM EST
Source: Variety

The first full-length trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness all but confirmed Sir Patrick Stewart's return as Professor X, and his cameo in the movie definitely didn't disappoint. Taking inspiration from X-Men: The Animated Series (including the wheelchair and theme), this Charles Xavier was up there with Mister Fantastic as The Illuminati's most heroic member.

Talking to Variety, writer Michael Waldron was asked how much he drew from the movies, comic books, and cartoon when it came to crafting this Professor X Variant for the Doctor Strange sequel.

"A little bit of both. I don’t know if I’m technically supposed to get into specifics about these actors or characters, but I worked with that performer to even talk about making it different, so it was a different version of him," Waldron explained. "He uses a line from 'Days of Future Past' that he says to Stephen. But also, we drew from the classic cartoon version of that character. He’s a variant who has qualities of a bunch of different versions of those guys from across the Multiverse."

What was the line of dialogue? In X-Men: Days of Future Past, Charles said to his younger self, "Just because someone stumbles and loses their way doesn't mean they're lost forever. In this movie, he tells Stephen and Mordo, "Just because someone stumbles and loses their path, doesn’t mean they’re lost forever." It's a neat throwback that works well in the context of the scene.

In the same interview, Waldron was asked about John Krasinski signing up to play Mister Fantastic and said that while he had no role in casting the actor, "that was the one character that had no real precedent ever in the MCU, at least. Figuring out how we want this guy to be - that was a lot of fun. That particular character is certainly one of my favourite comic book characters."

Asked if he thinks we'll see Krasinski in the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, Waldron responded: "It’s a question for somebody else." So, Mr. Feige, will you be making it happen or what? 

We'll see, but The Illuminati's MCU debut has certainly left fans with plenty to talk about. 

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DrReedRichards
DrReedRichards - 5/11/2022, 7:43 AM


MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 5/11/2022, 8:01 AM
@DrReedRichards -

i thought that line sounded stupidly familiar... very sneaky mr waldron, well played
Steel86
Steel86 - 5/11/2022, 10:57 AM
@MotherGooseUPus - I literally rewatched this episode of Community last night. Too funny.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/11/2022, 7:52 AM
Reed being both the smartest man in the world and lacking the common sense to not tell an enemy your powerful comrade’s power set before attacking clicked lol
rychlec
rychlec - 5/11/2022, 9:21 AM
@GhostDog - I think Reed felt it was quite a long shot that anyone would possess the ability to seal up an orafice.
Fogs
Fogs - 5/11/2022, 10:18 AM
@GhostDog - Darwin. That's why that variant is dead, lol
McMurdo
McMurdo - 5/11/2022, 10:35 AM
@GhostDog - yes that was moronic. Reed wouldn't have done such a thing. For obvious reasons.
Steel86
Steel86 - 5/11/2022, 11:14 AM
@GhostDog - I honestly think this has become an over nic pic. For a few reasons. The Illuminati were shown to be over confident so he underestimated her powers. He also was trying to warn/ scare her into giving up and some of the smartest people in the world lack everyday common sense. Reed is book smart and is perfect for building a machine to neutralize a villains powers but a spare of the moment plan of attack is not his strong suit.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/11/2022, 12:28 PM
@rychlec - that I can buy
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/11/2022, 12:29 PM
@Steel86 - I agree that plans of attack are not Reed’s strong suit
Forthas
Forthas - 5/11/2022, 7:58 AM
Thar was the scene that stuck with ne because I am such a fan of Days of Futures Past.
DoubleD
DoubleD - 5/11/2022, 8:00 AM
John Krasinski was fine for Reed Richards in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but he didn't really WOW me as Mr. Fantastic.

Need younger and thinner for the MCU Fantastic Four movie.
Origame
Origame - 5/11/2022, 8:32 AM
@DoubleD - I mean, he had like a minute of screen time. He was a glorified cameo. Of course he isn't gonna wow you (outside of the general fact he's there).
rychlec
rychlec - 5/11/2022, 9:23 AM
@DoubleD - I think it will ultimately come down to whether or not Krasinski wants to spend the next 10 years of his life as Mr. Fantastic.
DoubleD
DoubleD - 5/11/2022, 10:10 AM
@Origame - John Krasinski 42 years old by time they start filming he will be 43 or 44. By time Fantastic Four 2 starts shooting he will be over 50.

NO
DoubleD
DoubleD - 5/11/2022, 10:12 AM
@rychlec - He is to old 42 by time Fantastic Four sequel starts filming he will be over 50.
Steel86
Steel86 - 5/11/2022, 11:21 AM
@DoubleD - There are plenty of great younger actors that can be awesome in the role but too old is your thinking not Marvel's. They have a history of casting what some might think are too old for parts. RDJ was 43 when he took on Iron Man and Paul Rudd was 46. And historically Reed has been more mature in the comics.
Origame
Origame - 5/11/2022, 11:35 AM
@DoubleD - 43 is pretty close to when rdj started playing iron man.
WWEsucks
WWEsucks - 5/11/2022, 5:00 PM
@DoubleD - He is awesome in the role, John Krasinski being in his early 40s is not a big deal. Age is not really an issue. See:

Oscar Isaac is 43:


Mahershala Ali is 48:


MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 5/11/2022, 8:05 AM
I loved the lineup for this earth's illumanti. I could of done without a variant captain marvel, but it still worked. With that said, i loved having captain carter, black bolt, stweart as Prof X, and JK as Reed. I would love to see more of all of them moving forward, but would understand if they want to recast Reed and prof X. Its sad, only me and like 10 other fans clapped and yelled when they showed J as Reed... like, wtf crowd, dont you know who that is??

Webster614
Webster614 - 5/11/2022, 8:24 AM
@MotherGooseUPus - Dude... I was the only one excited for that. I told my brother prior to going in to the theater the one thing I really hoped for was JK as Reed in the Illuminati. It happened and I jumped and clapped and maybe a little "f*** yea".... Nobody else... Not even my brother (who loves Krasinski).
RafaelTorres
RafaelTorres - 5/11/2022, 8:45 AM
@Webster614 - maybe because movies aren't sporting events, and it's really annoying when people do this?
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 5/11/2022, 9:44 AM
@Webster614 - yea. And Krasinski sucks.
Webster614
Webster614 - 5/11/2022, 9:45 AM
@RafaelTorres - I see nothing wrong with a single hand clap and a f*** yeah. Emotion is a good thing to enjoy, especially at the movies. I didn't see people holding back in Endgame, Infinity War, or the when Toby and Garfield appeared on screen in SM, also countless other times. Actually most of the Marvel movies I've been too had a fairly active crowd, and that little bit of excitement during special moments in movies makes the theater experience that much better.
Webster614
Webster614 - 5/11/2022, 9:46 AM
@Marveladdict - Sorry you feel that way man. I enjoy his stuff. You do you brother!
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/11/2022, 10:06 AM
@MotherGooseUPus - there not comic book readers that’s reason they didn’t clap and yell , exactly reason moon knight will not make sense to non comic book readers yes they don’t like show for being confusing as new fans have said that’s complicated thing to do with some comic characters bring in new comic character marvel thinks there making these shows and movies to comic book reader fans they need realize there making them for new fans to if new fans will. It get tv show they will not like books to buy
eGGtheGreat
eGGtheGreat - 5/11/2022, 10:20 AM
@Webster614 - I dont clap our yell during any movie. Most i do is laugh.
Tonic24k
Tonic24k - 5/16/2022, 9:45 PM
@Marveladdict - By what standard?! Dude has had great success as an actor and director.
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 5/16/2022, 11:11 PM
@Tonic24k - to be completely honest. By my standards. I've been wrong before but I can't see him as Reed. He looked so awkward as him in this film alone. I've honestly only seen him once before and, meh
Tonic24k
Tonic24k - 5/17/2022, 6:43 PM
@Marveladdict - So you've only seen him once before and you've managed to make an entire judgement of his artistic abilities? Lol, your "meh" standards are a bit off then. He's definitely celebrated as a talented dude.
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 5/17/2022, 11:33 PM
@Tonic24k - like I said. I've been wrong before. Relax.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 5/11/2022, 8:14 AM
One of my favorite quotes from my favorite cbm ever....OF COURSE i got the reference on my very first viewing! :)
Watchingme
Watchingme - 5/11/2022, 9:46 AM
@Doomsday8888 - Pity he was made a joke of and got his necksnapped for a cheap shock.
WWEsucks
WWEsucks - 5/11/2022, 5:38 PM
@Doomsday8888 - Such a great quote indeed. Love that part.

@Randomusername - Hated the fact in the last 16 years, we had to watch him die three times in three different ways in our lifetime is depressing sight. We really don't need that.
DoubleD
DoubleD - 5/11/2022, 10:13 AM
@Origame - John Krasinski 42 years old. Will be 43 or 44 when start filming. Fantastic Four 2 he will be 50 plus years 0ld.
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