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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Will be the “First MCU Horror Film” #SDCC
If the announcement of a new Blade film as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn’t exciting enough, it was revealed that the Doctor Strange sequel will be the first ever MCU horror film.
During Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, the title was announced as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and will play up “the gothic, the horror,” explained director Scott Derrickson, who also helmed several horror films including The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister.
Variety noted that Derrickson explains that the horror-fied sequel will lead Benedict Cumberbatch to dark and damaging places, though he will have company in Elizabeth Olsen, who will reprise her role as Scarlet Witch.
The events of her Disney Plus series “Wandavision” will lead her to Doctor Strange’s doorstep, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige added.
The basic premise of the character’s source material is that he is a world-class surgeon whose abilities are taken away in a horrific accident. After searching the world over to find a way to heal himself, he eventually finds himself under the tutelage of The Ancient One, who trains him in the mystic arts. Now the Sorcerer Supreme, he must battle dark forces from our world and other realms.
Doctor Strange will enter the Multiverse of Madness on May 7, 2021.
Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.
The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.
Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.
Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”
Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.
Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.
THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”
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