Doctor Strange 2 Writer Compares The Illuminati And The Avengers
WARNING: Major spoilers for Doctor Strange 2!
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness writer Michael Waldron explains the main difference between the film's Illuminati and the Avengers. The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first three phases focused on the formation of the Avengers. Minus a few misguided decisions — made by Tony Stark ala Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil War — the superhero team has exuded righteousness since its debut. Following Avengers: Endgame, Phase 4 of the MCU (arguably the post-Avengers era) has explored alternate versions of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
Multiverse of Madness sees Doctor Strange visit more than a few alternate universes as the focus shifts from Earth-616’s Avengers to the Illuminati. Partway through the film, Strange and America Chavez land in Earth-838, a faux utopian universe/police state. There, Strange is arrested and escorted by Ultron sentries before Earth-838’s Illuminati: a secret society of superheroes consisting of Karl Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Captain Carter (Hayley Atwell), Maria Rambeau/Captain Marvel (Lashana Lynch), Black Bolt (Anson Mount), Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), and Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic (John Krasinski). Now that all of those cameos have either been seen or spoiled, the Loki creator and Multiverse of Madness scribe has compared them to Captain America and company.
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In a recent interview with Inverse, Waldron explained how the Avengers differ from Multiverse of Madness’ Illuminati. While acknowledging that ethical line the Avengers won’t cross, he explained the Illuminati aim to “make the hard decisions,” which is why they operate in the
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