Why Doctor Strange 2 Didn't Include Magneto's MCU Debut

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Though Patrick Stewart's Professor X returned for the film, producer Nate Moore reveals Magneto was briefly considered for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness but explains why he wasn't included. Stewart returned for the Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel as Earth-838's version of the X-Men leader, a different incarnation of the one from Fox's X-Men franchise that seemingly borrows inspiration from the animated TV show's version of the character. Xavier served as the leader of the Illuminati alongside Hayley Atwell's Captain Carter, Lashana Lynch's Captain Marvel, Anson Mount's Black Bolt, Chiwetel Ejiofor's Karl Mordo and John Krasinski's Reed Richards.

Helmed by Sam Raimi on a script from Loki creator Michael Waldron, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, with praise directed towards Raimi's direction and the performances of its cast, namely Elizabeth Olsen, though criticism was directed towards its rushed plot and pacing. Theories of the Illuminati's MCU debut in the film swirled for months prior to its release as well as who would be on the iconic Marvel superhero team. While many Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' fan theories came true, there was less-popular idea that didn't come to life and it was for a very specific reason.

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While appearing on the Empire podcast, Nate Moore broke down the development of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' Illuminati. When asked about the possibility of Magneto's MCU debut being included in the film, the Marvel producer confirmed the idea was briefly discussed, but explained why they elected not to move forward with it. See