SDCC 2022 Interview: Bruce Campbell On Evil Dead & The MCU
Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi have been an iconic duo since 1981's The Evil Dead, which kicked off a supernatural horror franchise that lives on to this day. It's only fitting, then, that they come full circle in another major franchise, with Campbell finally taking a role in the MCU as a breakout character Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Pizza Poppa.
The role seemed like another Campbell cameo in a Raimi film, but it has far-reaching consequences, if the veteran actor's three-picture deal with Marvel Studios is anything to go by. It also has ignited the fanbase, resulting in a Marvel Legends figure being commissioned and a game of whack-a-mole that delighted passersby at this year's Comic-Con.
Related: How Doctor Strange 2 Saved A Missed No Way Home Opportunity (For Raimi)
Speaking of San Diego Comic-Con, Screen Rant had the chance to speak to Campbell there about his roles in both impressive franchises, his long-standing friendship with Raimi, and what's to come in Evil Dead Rise — on which he serves as executive producer.
Screen Rant: Not only has the Evil Dead franchise been going on for so long, but now you've added the MCU!
Bruce Campbell: Well, the MCU just finally caught up with me. Because I've turned them down for so many of these big parts. And they said, «How about a small part instead?» I go, «You know what? That's what I'm looking for.»
Was Sam Raimi directing a part of that?
Bruce Campbell: That does help. I tend to say yes when Sam wants to do something, yes.
Have you played Pop-a-Poppa with yourself?
Bruce Campbell: I did. It was very disturbing. I don't want any part of it.
But do you want more small parts in the MCU? Pizza Poppa is only one universe, there could be more...
Bruce Campbell:
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