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Deadpool Creator Teases Doctor Strange 2's Wolverine Cameo

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The MCU is about to break the Multiverse wide open with the upcoming release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , bringing in characters from all across Marvel history. Rumors have pointed to dozens of potential heroes and villains coming into play - everybody from Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool to a new version of Wolverine, and that's just the start. One major theme for the movie causing mass excitement across the fandom is the possibility that Marvel Studios will finally introduce a version of the X-Men, even if it's through Variants. Patrick Stewart's Professor Charles Xavier is practically confirmed to play a role in the Illuminati, which could kickstart the MCU's long-awaited inclusion of Mutants in the overarching narrative. ADVERTISEMENT In line with this X-Men theme is a rumor that this movie will give MCU fans their first look at a new version of James Logan, even though it likely won't be Hugh Jackson's iterati...

How Moon Knight's Premiere Sets Up Hulk's Cameo

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Moon Knight  finds itself in a spot Marvel Studios has not been in since its inception. Leading man Oscar Isaac has called his solo series the Marvel Cinematic Universe's "first legitimate character-study"  since 2008's  Iron Man . Beyond that,  Moon Knight  is also expected to largely operate as a standalone series, as executive producer Grant Curtis has noted the show has  "no attachment to the current MCU." Warning - The rest of this article contains spoilers from Episode 1 of Moon Knight. ADVERTISEMENT The debut installment of  Moon Knight  exemplified exactly what Isaac and Curtis were saying about the series. Episode 1 follows a frantic Steven Grant as he attempts to navigate everyday life despite his fragile mind. That everyday life has the gift shop employee in London, England, a distant 3,459 miles from the MCU's capital city in New York. While Grant has no shortage of supporting characters, all of them are fello...

Moon Knight Writer Confirms Secret Marvel Cameo In Episode 1

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Moon Knight  is the MCU's first small-screen project for 2022 on Disney+. The series features Oscar Isaac as the titular hero, with the actor playing multiple different roles due to the character's dissociative identity disorder. While the comics heavily focused on Marc Spector, Moon Knight flips the page as it highlights Steven Grant instead to start. While Moon Knight usually works alone during missions, the character's history in the comics shows that he has trusted allies through the years. The show's marketing pushes May Calamawy's Layla as Moon Knight's lone acquaintance in the series, leading fans to question if other notable characters like Jean-Paul "Frenchie" Duchamp or Gena Landers will appear at some point.  ADVERTISEMENT Now, it looks like the premiere has a hidden cameo that will delight diehard Moon Knight fans.  A Longtime Moon Knight Ally Spotted  Warning: the rest of this article contains spoilers for...

Thor 4's Rumored X-Men Cameo Debunked

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Since Disney acquired Fox in 2019, Marvel fans have been eagerly anticipating the MCU debut of the X-Men. While Marvel has teased audiences with Evan Peters' WandaVision cameo and even an X-Men location in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier , Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness looks to be the MCU's "let there be mutants" moment given Patrick Stewart's role as Professor Xavier in the upcoming film.  But still, how Marvel Studios intends to handle mutants after Doctor Strange 2 is a mystery; and since there's no dedicated X-Men project currently on the slate - apart from the animated X-Men 97 Disney+ series - audiences are expecting more mutant cameos to come as the MCU dives deeper into its Phase 4 story.  ADVERTISEMENT One cameo fans have been expecting is that of the weather-wielding X-Men heroine, Storm. Since the God of Thunder is poised to return in July in Thor: Love and Thunder , not only did a Storm cameo ma...

Moon Knight Star Reacts to Mark Ruffalo's Rumored Hulk Cameo

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Moon Knight  is set to take center stage as the next MCU project on Disney+. As a result, the upcoming Marvel series has been bombarded by rumors in the past weeks, one of them being a potential Avenger sighting in the form of Mark Ruffalo's Hulk. The Green Goliath's rumored inclusion has made headlines ever since a photo of Ruffalo and Oscar Isaac in Budapest made rounds on social media during the show's production. Ruffalo previously addressed the aforementioned photo, saying that  he has  "learned the hard way"  when it comes to spoiling things. However, this didn't stop Marvel fans from speculating about his role in the series, as a recent rumor indicated that the Hulk would appear in the series.  ADVERTISEMENT Isaac added more fuel to the rumors by pointing out that his Moon Knight would get along really well with Ruffalo's Hulk, admitting that he "could see it happen." Now, another Moon Knight star has add...

No Way Home Featured One MCU Cameo Nearly All of Us Missed

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Spider-Man: No Way Home  recently brought to an end the first complete wall-crawler trilogy in over a decade. For the first time yet, Sony and Marvel Studios' ground-breaking deal allowed Spider-Man to interact with all corners of the Marvel world. Across the trilogy, Holland's Peter Parker ran into Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury, Cobie Smulders' Maria Hill, Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, and even the Department of Damage Control. Marvel once had big plans for Damage Control as ABC planned to develop a half-hour, single-camera comedy series starring the government agency as a group of underpaid workers clean up the fallout of superhero conflicts. Unfortunately, after an unsuccessful and unaired pilot,  Damage Control  never saw the light of day, having been planned to air in 2016. ADVERTISEMENT The government department later made their MCU debut in 2017's  Spider-Man: Homecoming  to salvag...

Moon Knight Star Adds Fuel to Avengers Cameo Rumors

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Moon Knight  is mere days away from its premiere on Disney+, and fans are eager with anticipation. The MCU streaming series features Oscar Isaac as the titular hero and looks to be a darker take on the world of Marvel Studios. Isaac's Marc Spector will be center stage for the first time as he gets tied up in a mystery connected to the gods of Ancient Egypt while grappling with his own demons.  Moon Knight  has been in the works for quite some time now, but audiences are finally getting their first taste of the series as the press releases their thoughts on the first few episodes. These reviews, in advance of the show's official premiere, have been mostly positive with many calling it one of the best Disney+ projects to come from Marvel Studios.  ADVERTISEMENT However, this title seems to be a little different for Marvel as it looks to be relatively standalone when compared to its other MCU endeavors. Isaac's hero is seemingly on his own in th...

MCU Artist Reveals the Disappointing Truth Behind Deadpool's Shang-Chi 'Cameo'

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Deadpool will be back on the big screen, it is just a matter of when. The renowned Marvel character was a part of the monster acquisition of Fox by Disney back in 2019. The Merc with a Mouth comes to Marvel Studios alongside his formerly Fox-owned brethren in the X-Men and the Fantastic Four. While conversations regarding  Deadpool 3  have happened, many wait for Wade Wilson to show up in the MCU.  There have been rumors of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool showing up in  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,  but that is merely speculation at this point. ADVERTISEMENT Recently, the character made headlines as concept art surfaced featuring the anti-hero in Xu Xailing's Macau fight club from  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings . When the artwork surfaced, it was unknown if Deadpool was really planned for the 2021 blockbuster, but it did drive many into a flurry of speculation.  Well, the artist behind these images has come out to clear that ...

Shang-Chi Movie Art Reveals Deadpool's Scrapped Cameo

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Of the names associated with the Disney acquisition of Fox, Deadpool is one at the front of many fans' minds. Along with the X-Men Fox characters, the Merc with a Mouth is right up there as one of the most anticipated characters to make their MCU debut. Ryan Reynolds has long been adamant that  Deadpool 3  is coming, and it seems to be only a matter of time before he makes himself known at Marvel Studios.  But when will it happen? The question of when these Fox characters will finally show up has become quite the hot topic. There is evidence that audiences will get their first taste of the X-Men universe in the MCU coming up in May's  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness .  ADVERTISEMENT Wade Wilson, on the other hand, is still sitting on the sidelines and waiting to get his first taste of action. Well, if some new concept art is to be believed, Deadpool may have been planned for, but ultimately cut from, a Marvel Studios film that came in...

Bruce Campbell Teases His Doctor Strange 2 Cameo With Major Mystery Character

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Since 2020, it's long been speculated whether Bruce Campbell had filmed a cameo for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ; it didn't help that Campbell made numerous cheeky teases at his involvement. This included an April Fools post that joked about him making a cameo in the Doctor Strange sequel as his iconic character, Ash Williams, from the Evil Dead franchise. Of course, everyone has assumed that Campbell would make a cameo ever since Sam Raimi was confirmed to direct the long-anticipated Doctor Strange sequel. However, at a recent fan convention, Bruce Campbell finally confirmed that he had filmed scenes for Marvel's second  Doctor Strange  film and even gave a short description of one scene. ADVERTISEMENT Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi Together Again! Marvel Reddit user tylerjb223, while attending a convention sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment, had the opportunity to meet actor Bruce Campbell and ask him several question...

Hawkeye VFX Supervisor Reveals Hulk Cameo That We All Missed (Exclusive)

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Marvel Studios closed off 2021 with Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye on Disney+, finally giving a solo project to the only member of the original six Avengers who didn't yet have one. Tying back to the events of The Avengers , Avengers: Endgame , and several other classic MCU stories, the Hawkeye series found a way to pay tribute to the character's past while setting up a bright future as well. While the series largely served as Clint Barton's first solo story, these six episodes also gave Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop her first chance to shine in the MCU spotlight. ADVERTISEMENT Due to both heroes' stories being told simultaneously, Marvel had an even bigger opportunity than usual for Easter eggs to be included throughout the series. From multiple references to Paul Rudd's Ant-Man to early teases for Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin, Hawkeye certainly made the most of Marvel's material from the big screen and comics alike. ...

DCEU Actress Compares Justice League's Peacemaker Cameo to Marvel Crossover

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe have set the standard for interconnected storytelling with major crossovers from the franchises' biggest heroes. Heavily involved in both franchises is director/producer James Gunn, who will soon have three Guardians of the Galaxy movies under his belt in the MCU. On the Warner Bros. side, Gunn has also led the way on The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker in the last few months. Peacemaker recently ended its first season on HBO Max with a shocking appearance by the Justice League, who showed up for a few seconds just after Peacemaker and his team stopped the butterfly invasion. Body doubles were used for both Superman and Wonder Woman, but fans got an actual interaction between Jason Momoa's Aquaman and Ezra Miller's Flash in this unexpected scene. ADVERTISEMENT Having these stars and characters join the Peacemaker narrative was a major moment for the DCEU, especially in terms of conn...

Ryan Reynolds' Doctor Strange 2 Cameo Allegedly Debunked

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After a remarkable promotional push for Spider-Man: No Way Home ,  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is poised to be one of the highly anticipated films on the MCU's slate in 2022, mainly due to the rumors surrounding the film's cameos by different characters across the Multiverse. One of those characters is Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool from Fox's X-Men universe.  The upcoming MCU sequel will bring back Benedict Cumberbatch's titular sorcerer alongside new and old allies such as Benedict Wong's Wong and Xochitl Gomez's America Chavez. Plot details are still shrouded in secrecy, but the film's second trailer suggested that Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff will be the sequel's villain while also confirming a major cameo in the form of Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier.  ADVERTISEMENT Stewart's return as the famous mutant led many to believe that other heroes from Fox's X-Men universe will also make...

Patrick Stewart's Doctor Strange 2 Cameo Explained: Who Are The Illuminati?

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  delivered on restless speculation surrounding its Super Bowl TV spot. The magical sequel doubled down on new footage, debuting an official trailer alongside the 30-second big game clip. While many have marveled at the mind-bending visuals and interactions between leading stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen, the biggest talking point comes from an off-screen line of dialogue. "We should tell him the truth." ADVERTISEMENT Patrick Stewart's Professor X addresses a shackled Doctor Strange inside of a futuristic council room after he is guided through the hallways by Ultron bots. Yes, you read that correctly. Marvel Stewart's involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe   has long been theorized since the actor confirmed he's spoken with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige about reprising his role as Charles Xavier. At the time, it was unknown whether this meant Stewart would cont...

25 Marvel Characters Most Likely to Cameo in Doctor Strange 2

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As Phase 4 continues to have a notable lack of an  Avengers  blockbuster on the slate,  Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  looks to be the biggest film of the year. The titular Avenger will be joined by Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch and Xochitl Gomez's America Chavez as it follows directly on from the events of  WandaVision  and  Spider-Man: No Way Home  for a Multiverse-hopping adventure. After a moderately well-received solo debut, Benedict Cumberbatch's sorcerer has since stepped into a prominent role in the MCU and was integral to  Avengers: Infinity War ,  Endgame , and  Spider-Man: No Way Home .  ADVERTISEMENT With the immense excitement shown behind cameos and shock character introductions in recent projects, Marvel Studios reportedly held reshoots for the sequel recently to add even more surprises from the vastness of the Multiverse. As filming has wrapped and the May 2022 release is just a few months away, The Direct brea...