“Stephen Strange, the Illuminati will see you now,” says Karl Mordo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, ahead of an impressive encounter with a mysterious group of superheroes. America and Strange run away to a futuristic reality designated Earth-838. The MCU is Earth-616, which takes place to be the same designation offered to the mainline comic universe– suggesting each is considered the prime reality of its medium.Seeking aid from this worlds Strange, they find he died heroically and has been changed as Sorcerer Supreme by Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor).
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The charming-but-sneaky Mordo drugs America and Strange, bringing them to the Central Park headquarters of the Illuminati. This group of elite heroes will be familiar to long time Marvel fans– lets go through each one, and their horrible, horrible fates.Reed Richards/Mr. Reed Richards is the leader of the Fantastic Four, Marvels very first superhero group.
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Hes played here by John Krasinski (of The Office and A Quiet Place fame), an actor whom fans have called to be cast in the role for several years. Unsurprisingly, Krasinski is quite much best as Reed, infusing the character with the best mix of gravitas and warmth.Ol Stretcho kindly explains the risk of Wandas multiversal madness causing an attack– an apocalyptic occasion that occurs when one multiversal reality crashes into another. And then he experiences Wanda.Reed does not constantly have a beard, but he looks excellent with one.
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” I have children of my own. I comprehend your pain,” he states, in an attempt to factor with her. She asks if their mother is alive, to which he reacts in the affirmative. In the comics, Reed is married to fellow FF member Sue Storm (aka Invisible Woman) and their kids are Franklin and Valeria.” Good. There will be somebody left to raise them,” Wanda responds.Sounds like a hazard, since it is. Reed stretches out to restrain her, but she magically levitates him before tearing his body apart like string and bursting his head. I guess Earth-838 has a Fantastic Three now.We havent seen this characters Earth-616 counterpart. Its unclear whether Krasinski will repeat his role in the upcoming MCU Fantastic Four film or if this was simply a nod to fans whove been wanting for him to be cast. Hes ideal for this part, but it might be a little too obvious.Theres something so encouraging about Patrick Stewart as Professor X.
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Charles Xavier/Professor XThis person has the most cinematic history of the Illuminati members, with Patrick Stewart going back to the function he stemmed in 2000s X-Men. This isnt the exact same variation of the powerful psychic mutant we saw in those motion pictures, however its pretty awesome to see Stewart coming back.Marvel knows how to make the most of Xaviers psychological effect, putting the hero in his signature yellow hoverchair from the comics and giving us a tip of the 90s X-Men animated series theme when he goes into (the program is also getting a Disney Plus revival).
Xavier displays more empathy than his fellow Illuminati, who dont trust Earth-616 Strange due to his Earth-838 equivalent ruining a reality in his Darkhold-assisted mission to beat this realitys Thanos. Xavier dives into her mind and attempts to assist Earth-838 Wanda take back control of her body, but her Earth-616 counterpart emerges on the psychological plain and snaps the X-Men creators neck.
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This is the 4th time Stewarts Xavier has actually died– hes disintegrated by a Dark Phoenix-possessed Jean Grey in X-Men: The Last Stand (though he moves his mind into a comatose client), Sentinels blast him offscreen in X-Men: Days of Future Pasts dystopian timeline (the past is rewritten shortly later, so its undone), and a clone of Wolverine fatally stabs him in Logan.Blackagar Boltagon/Black BoltInhuman king Black Bolt is played by Anson Mount, who formerly portrayed the character in the bad 2017 Inhumans television show (and more just recently appeared in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds). As the leader of a near-human species, who acquires random superpowers through contact with Terrigen Mist, his voice holds incredible devastating power.We last saw Black Bolt in the Inhumans series, no ones favorite Marvel program.
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He used this capability to execute the Darkhold-corrupted Earth-838s Strange at the behest of his fellow Illuminati.” Im sorry,” Black Bolt states, killing his fallen friend.When the Inhuman challenges Wanda, he suffers perhaps the most dreadful fate. She amazingly seals his mouth, causing him to go crazy and shriek internally, which makes his head explode from the inside. Excuse me while I have a little cry.We dont understand where Earth-616 Black Bolt is– the show ended with him leading the Inhumans from their old home on the moon to Earth and making it their house. Do not see it however, it isnt excellent.
Maria Rambeau/Captain MarvelIt appears that in this universe, Carol Danvers fellow pilot, instead of her, was empowered by the Tesseract, taking up the mantle and ending up being one of the worlds biggest heroes. This character was presented in Captain Marvel, and is played by Lashana Lynch (also viewed as the new 007 in No Time To Die).” Higher, even more, faster, infant.” Maria Rambeau got to fly without an airplane in Earth-838.
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Shes positive she can beat Wanda and puts up a decent fight, however ends up being squashed by a statue (it looks a bit like Jocasta, the female version of Ultron). On Earth-616, Rambeau didnt get powers. Her child Monica got energy based powers during the occasions of WandaVision, recommending the Rambeaus are predestined for superheroics.Captain CarterEarth 838s Peggy Carter has actually been empowered by the Super Soldier formula, likely in location of Steve Rogers (who became Captain America in Earth-616).
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Hayley Atwell has played the non-powered Earth-616 Carter numerous times and voiced Captain Carter in the animated series, but its our very first time seeing her playing a superpowered take on the character in live-action. Unlike her What If …? equivalent, she enhances her abilities with a jetpack, and its incredibly cool.Unfortunately, shes no match for Wanda. When Carter flings her Union Jack shield at the Scarlet Witch, its sent flying back at her and we see what happens when you fail to capture the vibranium disc. You get sliced in half at the waist, Darth Maul-style. Peggy lived a life of enjoyment in numerous truths.
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In Earth-616, Carter lived through World War II and had a bunch of experiences in her two-season TV program. She co-founded espionage organization Shield, grew old and passed away peacefully in her sleep in Captain America: Civil War. Steve Rogers likewise went back in time and wed a different version of Carter in Avengers: Endgame.We last saw the What If …? Captain Carter working as a Shield representative in that programs season 1 finale.Karl MordoIn this truth, Mordo and Stranges friendship was eroded when Mordo became extremely jealous of Stranges power and influence. After the Darkhold-corrupted Sorcerer Supreme was eliminated by his allies, Mordo presumed the title and took his location among the Illuminati.
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“Stephen Strange, the Illuminati will see you now,” states Karl Mordo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, ahead of an epic encounter with a mystical group of superheroes. America and Strange flee to a futuristic reality designated Earth-838. The MCU is Earth-616, which takes place to be the very same designation given to the mainline comic universe– recommending each is thought about the prime reality of its medium.Seeking assistance from this worlds Strange, they discover he died heroically and has actually been replaced as Sorcerer Supreme by Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor). Xavier shows more compassion than his fellow Illuminati, who dont trust Earth-616 Strange due to his Earth-838 counterpart destroying a truth in his Darkhold-assisted mission to defeat this truths Thanos. Captain Carter working as a Shield agent in that programs season 1 finale.Karl MordoIn this truth, Mordo and Stranges relationship was eroded when Mordo became extremely envious of Stranges power and impact.
His jealousy bubbles up when Earth-616 Strange taunts him, and the set fight. The more athletic Strange leaves Mordo stuck in a hole in the Illuminati throne room (shouldnt have avoided leg day, Karl), and he winds up as the groups only survivor. Lucky him, but also a bit embarrassing.The motion picture Illuminati has some members in common with the initial comic lineup.
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In the first Doctor Stranges post-credits scene, he takes a magic users energy and states that there are “too numerous sorcerers” in the world.ComicsIn the comics, the Illuminati is a group of superhero leaders who share and fulfill info to prevent catastrophe. The initial lineup consisted of Tony Stark, Namor the Submariner, Reed Richards, Black Bolt, Doctor Strange and Charles Xavier.Earth-838 had a similar lineup– its likely Marvel chose it was too early to bring Tony back in any universe after his heroic sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame.