Doctor Strange 2: Elizabeth Olsen Praises MCU Newcomer Xochitl Gomez
This article contains spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Elizabeth Olsen, who plays Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in the new MCU film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, praises America Chavez actor Xochitl Gomez. Directed by Sam Raimi, this newest theatrical installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was released in cinemas this weekend to a generally positive reaction from critics and audiences. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness reviews specifically praised it for its horror/gothic elements — a franchise first for the MCU.
Not much was revealed about the character of America Chavez prior to the movie's release, but she proved to be the driving force of the story. Pursued by something — or someone - who wants to harness her mysterious powers, she seeks the help of Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and they embark on an adventure through the multiverse to find out why she is so coveted — only to discover that her pursuer is actually the Scarlet Witch herself. Rounding out the main cast are Rachel McAdams, returning as Christine Palmer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, who returns as Baron Karl Mordo, and Benedict Wong as the Sorcerer Supreme, Wong.
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In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Olsen commends Gomez for her preparedness and bravado during the production of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The MCU veteran compared Gomez to her younger self, stating that the 16-year-old actor was much more confident than she was when she first entered the franchise. Olsen then expresses her excitement for whatever the future holds for her. Read her full quote below:
[S]he has so much energy and so
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