Sam Raimi Interview: Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness makes the most of its director Sam Raimi, whose horror filmography and original Spider-Man trilogy are much beloved, by merging the worlds he's best known for. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) opens the metaphysical door to gruesome creatures and powerful forces after dabbling in the multiverse during Spider-Man: No Way Home, and now he must deal with the consequences.
His trusted advisor and current Sorcerer Supreme Wong (Benedict Wong) is along for the ride, though not always willingly, but Doctor Strange sequel has many other characters to introduce. While already an Avenger in her own right, this will be Wanda's (Elizabeth Olsen) first time teaming up with Strange, and her first film following the events of WandaVision. Meanwhile, America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) is new to the MCU altogether, and fans are excited to learn what she'll bring to the story.
Related: Doctor Strange 2 Marks A Huge MCU Moment For Wong, Says Star
Screen Rant spoke to Raimi and discussed how he felt about his return to the MCU felt, what film secrets he could tease, and what's next on his roster.
Screen Rant: Coming into this film, what would you say your number one goal was?
Sam Raimi: To faithfully serve the fans of the Marvel sagas that have been going on for so many episodes, to be true to the characters of Doctor Strange and Wanda, and to give the fans what would be the logical next installment in their characters' growth.
Does it feel like a full circle moment for you? What does it feel like coming back into Marvel and into the MCU?
Sam Raimi: Well, seeing Spider Man: No Way Home was more like a full circle moment, to see those characters come back.
But this is a new adventure. It's really
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