New Captain Marvel Actor In Doctor Strange 2 Is An MCU Callback
Warning! Spoilers ahead for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
As part of the Illuminati, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness introduced a new Captain Marvel, played by an actress who already has ties to the MCU. Director Sam Raimi's first Marvel film in 15 years continues Doctor Strange's (Benedict Cumberbatch) arc in the franchise. It also further tackles the concept of the multiverse, giving the studio an opportunity to debut the MCU's version of the Illuminati with both new and returning actors.
Set up by the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness sees the eponymous sorcerer learning more about the multiverse after dreaming about an alternate version of him on an adventure with MCU's newest hero, America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez). They eventually meet and America explains what's going on—she is being hunted down by a creature who wants her unique power to easily travel through the multiverse. Eventually, it's revealed that Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) is behind the scheme, determined to reunite with her children by any means necessary. This brings her face-to-face with Strange, Chavez, and the Illuminati on Earth 838.
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Per Marvel Comics, the Illuminati are a secret team of extremely powerful superheroes who make decisions on important issues. The original Marvel Illuminati line-up includes Iron Man, Black Panther, Black Bolt, Namor, Professor X, Mister Fantastic, and Doctor Strange. Marvel Studios changes things up with a revamped roster that includes Peggy Carter's (Hayley Atwell) Captain Carter, Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor), and Captain Marvel—but one not played by Brie Larson.
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