Benedict Cumberbatch Confirms Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Reshoots

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Benedict Cumberbatch Confirms Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Reshoots

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness recently saw its release date pushed back, and now it looks as if some more reshoots on the film will be happening toward the end of the year.

During a recent appearance on the Today show, actor Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed that reshoots on the film were set to begin in November and December. While it is a bit coincidental that the news comes so soon after the release date for the film was pushed back, it shouldn’t come as too much of a shock, as reshoots happen pretty often in the world of Hollywood.

Described as the first MCU horror film, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness sees the return of Cumberbatch as he reprises his role as Dr. Stephen Strange. This time the Sorcerer Supreme will be joined by Wanda Maximoff/ Scarlett Witch, portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen, who is coming off from the critical success of WandaVision. The sequel is expected to tie into the events from WandaVision, Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

The sequel will also feature MCU alums Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, and Rachel McAdams, who are reprising their roles as Karl Mordo, Wong, and Dr. Christine Palmer, respectively. It will also feature the introduction of the live-action debut of fan-favorite Marvel hero America Chavez., who will be portrayed by newcomer Xochitl Gomez (The Baby-Sitters Club).

The film is directed by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy) from a script written by Emmy-winning scribe Michael Waldron (Loki). It is executive produced by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is currently slated to debut on May 6, 2022, as part of Marvel Cinematic Universe’ Phase 4.