UPDATE: Renowned director Sam Raimi has just revealed a major regret regarding the casting of Rachel McAdams in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In an exclusive interview with Total Film, he expressed his feelings about underutilizing the talented actress and his plans to rectify it.
Raimi, who significantly shaped the superhero genre with his iconic Spider-Man trilogy, disclosed that after witnessing McAdams’ exceptional talent in their previous collaboration, he felt she deserved a much larger role. “I promised myself that I would work with her again,” he stated, emphasizing her brilliance as an actress. Despite her notable performance, he acknowledged that her character, Christine Palmer, was not given the depth she deserved.
The 2022 film, which grossed an impressive $955 million globally, has left fans wondering about the future of the franchise. As of now, a third installment has yet to be officially announced by Marvel Studios. With the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars films set to begin filming this summer, Stephen Strange’s return is confirmed, but fans will have to wait for further developments on Doctor Strange 3.
Raimi is currently back in theaters with his new film, Send Help, featuring McAdams alongside Dylan O’Brien. He expressed excitement about McAdams exploring a darker role, stating, “The fact that she has not really played a dark, terrible villain before really sets the audience up to be surprised.”
As Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness continues to be available on streaming platforms, fans are eager to see how Raimi’s regret about McAdams will play out in future projects.
With the Marvel Cinematic Universe constantly evolving, this revelation has sparked discussions among fans about the potential for McAdams’ character to take on a more significant role in upcoming storylines. Keep an eye on developments, as Raimi’s commitment to working with McAdams again could lead to exciting new directions in the MCU.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops!
