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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Will Release in November 2021 and Yes, Sam Raimi is Directing
UPDATE: Sam Raimi has now officially confirmed that he’s directing Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a horror-oriented sequel that will release on November 5, 2021.
The sequel was originally set for release on May 7, 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in production being pushed back and the release date being delayed.
“I loved Doctor Strange as a kid,” Raimi said during a conference call today to promote his Quibi anthology series 50 States of Fright. “He was probably number five for me for great comic book characters. He was so original.”
Benedict Cumberbatch will return as Doctor Strange in the sequel, with Benedict Wong, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Elizabeth Olsen also expected to reprise their MCU roles.
Jade Bartlett wrote the script, also being worked on by Michael Waldron.
Raimi directed the first episode of Quibi’s 50 States of Fright. New episodes arrive on the mobile streaming service every Monday.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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