Benedict Cumberbatch talks Doctor Strange 2 and explains why it’s more of a Sam Raimi movie than a Marvel Studios release.
Last night, during the celebration of the superbowlwe were fortunate to see the first official trailer for Doc Strange 2. Although the director of the first installment, Scott Derricksonleft the sequel due to “creative differences” with Marvel Studiosit is evident that sam raimi has been allowed to bring his own unique vision to the cinematic universe of the House of Ideas. A vision that will explore the Multiverse and that will also be heavily inspired by horror movies. A genre that the filmmaker knows really well, given his career.
In conversations with Empire Magazinethe superstar benedict cumberbatchnominated for oscars 2022explained the influence of this director on Doc Strange 2. «Once he took the reins on the project, it was always about turning it into a Sam Raimi movie.“, Said the actor during the interview. «it will blow your head off«. A promise that we do not deny, because this looks brutal. Seen the official trailer of Marvel Studios, now we can only think about the day of the premiere.
The sequel is the key to the future of the MCU
The actor comes from having starred in one of the biggest blockbusters of the moment, Spider-Man: No Way Home. In fact, he revealed a very interesting conversation that he had with Kevin feige, president of Marvel Studios. «When Kevin Feige first told me that we would know the future of our cinematic universe after Doctor Strange 2, I thought they were drinking too much on set.«The actor admitted about the Sam Raimi film. «My ignorance was revealed«.
Empire Magazine has also shared a new image of Doc Strange 2 in which we see America Chavez Y wong talking with him Sorcerer Supreme. It is not a very glamorous setting, but it is always good to see the streets of New York. What do you think!
EXCLUSIVE: When you see #DoctorStrange In The Multiverse Of Madness, “Your head’s going to be spun,” Benedict Cumberbatch tells Empire.
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The film opens on May 6, 2022.