Episode 134 - Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (w/Basic Entertainment & Luk Reviews)

Alright, this is the big one, arguably the next most anticipated major movie event after the Batman. Marvel returns in two forms, first in the television format with Moon Knight, and now it's back to the movies with the much anticipated sequel to 6 previous MCU properties, Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! This film functions as a sequel to Dr. Strange, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Wandavision & Spider-Man: No Way Home, as we follow the titular Doctor dealing with a multiversal threat when he finds himself having to protect a young girl with the ability to traverse the multiverse from Wanda Maximoff, who is hell bent on using her powers to bring back her children from another universe. In addition to Benedict Cumberbatch & Elizabeth Olsen reprising their roles as Dr. Strange and the Scarlett Witch, the film also sees the return of Benedict Wong, Rachel McAdams & Chiwetel Ejiofor, as well as newcomer Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez. Doctor Strange director and co-writer Scott Derrickson had plans for a sequel by October 2016. He signed to return as director in December 2018, when Cumberbatch was confirmed to return. The film's title was announced in July 2019 along with Olsen's involvement, while Jade Halley Bartlett was hired to write the film that October. Derrickson stepped down as director in January 2020, citing creative differences, with Loki showrunner Michael Waldron and Sam Raimi joining the next month and starting over. Filming began in November 2020 in London but was put on hold in January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dom & Chris sit down with Matt of Basic Entertainment and Luk Reviews to discuss whether this film lived up to the hype or was yet another Marvel misfire. All of that and more, every week, only on the #talkintvpodcast