Doctor Strange 2 cameos guide: All cameos in Doctor Strange 2 explained
By Cody Schultz
We’re breaking down the full list of Doctor Strange 2 cameos and we have a guide to who is playing who in the newest Marvel movie!
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has finally hit theaters and, now that we’ve seen the film, we can finally confirm that the highly anticipated Doctor Strange sequel did indeed feature some truly marvelous cameos!
While there aren’t quite as many as the internet might have had you believe there would be — look, the film was only 2-hours — the film managed to sneak in some truly amazing cameos. From surprise returns to the arrival of characters fans have long hoped to see appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Warning, if you’re hoping to avoid any sort of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness spoilers before seeing the film you might want to bookmark this piece for after you’ve seen the film!
Doctor Strange 2 cameos
Doctor Strange 2 features an impressive cast, but it features an even more impressive number of cameo appearances which includes Marvel vets and newcomers who all help make the movie one of Marvel’s most epic movies yet! Keep reading to check out our Doctor Strange 2 cameos guide!
Julian Hilliard and Jett Klyne as Billy and Tommy
Where have you seen them before? Julian Hilliard and Jett Klyne first originated their roles as Billy and Tommy in Disney Plus’s original series WandaVision. In the series, they play Wanda and Vision’s twin boys and the pair reprised those roles in Doctor Strange 2.
Multiverse of Madness role: In Multiverse of Madness, we get to see alternate versions of both Billy and Tommy living happily with a variant of Wanda. The boys also help Scarlet Witch realize the gravity of what she has done when America transports Wanda back to the universe where the Wanda she took control over earlier in the film resides. Heartbroken to see the alternate versions of her sons shudder in fear upon her arrival, terrified she’ll harm them, Wanda vows to destroy the Darkhold so that no one in any universe can ever use its magic to do harm again.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Fortunately, neither Billy nor Tommy die in Doctor Strange 2 as the pair are very much alive when we last see them in the movie. It does, however, remain unclear if we’ve seen the last of the pair in the MCU.
Michael Stuhlbarg as Dr. Nic West
Where have you seen them before? Dr. Nic West might look familiar to you because he previously appeared in Doctor Strange. In that film, Dr. West was the doctor who came to the rescue of Stephen Strange following his life-threatening car accident. In the movie, West was the doctor who operated on Stephen and was able to save his life but not his hands, which was what set Stephen on his path to becoming the sorcerer he is today.
Multiverse of Madness role: In Multiverse of Madness, Michael Stuhlbarg reprised his role in an unexpected cameo which found him bumping into Stephen at the wedding of Christine Palmer. During the encounter, West revealed that he had been snapped away which resulted in him missing the deaths of his beloved cats… and brother.
During their brief exchange, West questions whether there was any other way to have saved the world from Thanos which Stephen assured him there was not.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Unless it happened off-screen, which we don’t anticipate having happened, Dr. Nic West did not die in the film.
Hayley Atwell as Captain Carter
Where have you seen them before? Hayley Atwell is no stranger to the Marvel Cinematic Universe having first appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger and later leading her own Marvel show with ABC’s Agent Carter.
Most recently, Atwell returned to the MCU as Captain Carter via the animated Disney Plus original What If…?. In the animated series, it’s Peggy Carter who takes the Super Soldier serum and becomes Captain Carter, possessing the same capabilities as the MCU’s Captain America.
Multiverse of Madness role: In Multiverse of Madness, Atwell made her live-action debut as Captain Carter who was part of the Illuminati and vows to protect her universe as one of its mightiest heroes — even facing off against Thanos during that world’s battle with the mad tyrant.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Sadly, Captain Carter does in fact die in Multiverse of Madness. While battling Scarlet Witch, Captain Carter was killed with her own Vibranium shield which Scarlet Witch used to slice Captain Carter in half.
Josh Brolin as Thanos
Where have you seen them before? Thanos has popped up at various points in the MCU’s history, but his most famous appearances came in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. In the films, he faced off as one of the Avengers’ mightiest foes and even succeeded in temporarily snapping half of all life out of existence. Most recently, we got to see an alternate version of the character who did not want to kill half of all life.
Multiverse of Madness role: In Multiverse of Madness, Thanos makes a brief cameo when via a flashback sequence showcasing when the Illuminati killed their universe’s Strange. In the scene, we see a shot of a slain Thanos, who had been defeated by the Illuminati.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Yes, Thanos dies in Multiverse of Madness, though his death occurs off-screen making it hard to know exactly how he died.
Anson Mount as Black Bolt
Where have you seen them before? If you’re a Marvel stan, chances are you’ll recognize Anson Mount from his role as Black Bolt in ABC’s short-lived Marvel series Inhumans.
Multiverse of Madness role: Anson Mount reprised his role as Black Bolt in Multiverse of Madness playing a variant of the character from another universe. In the movie, Black Bolt is a part of the Illuminati on Earth-838 and is responsible for killing that universe’s Strange.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Black Bolt was actually the first in a string of shocking deaths in the film. Upon arriving on Earth-838, Scarlet Witch comes face to face with the Illuminati and quickly takes them out one-by-one.
When Reed Richards tells Scarlet Witch that Black Bolt could take her out with one word, she alters reality and removes his mouth. Upon discovering his mouth has been removed, Black Bolt lets out a scream internally which results in him blowing his brain out with one of his quasi-sonic screams.
Lashana Lynch as Captain Marvel
Where have you seen them before? Lashana Lynch made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Captain Marvel, appearing as Captain Marvel’s best friend Maria Rambeau.
Multiverse of Madness role: On Earth-828, Maria Rambeau is Captain Marvel and she’s definitely a no-nonsense version of the hero who possesses incredible strength. She is also part of the universe’s Illuminati.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Possibly? During her battle with Scarlet Witch, Captain Marvel puts up quite the fight and it looks like she might actually pull out the win until Scarlet Witch drops a giant statue on her.
John Krasinski as Reed Richards
Where have you seen them before? Multiverse of Madness marks John Krasinski’s first turn as Reed Richard, though you might have seen him suit up as Mr. Fantastic in some of the amazing fan art circulating around the internet.
Multiverse of Madness role: In Doctor Strange 2, Krasinski made his debut as Mr. Fantastic who appears to be a leader on the Earth-828 Illuminati. While we get to see Mr. Fantastic become the first member of the Fantastic Four in the MCU, there is little revealed about the character’s origins including how he came to gain his abilities. We do, however, learn that he is a married father in that universe and that his kids’ mother is very much in the picture.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Yes. During the Illuminati’s battle with Scarlet Witch, she literally turns Reed into spaghetti before seeming to blow his mind — quite literally.
Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier
Where have you seen them before? Although Multiverse of Madness marked his first appearance in the MCU, Patrick Stewart is no stranger to the world of superhero movies. We previously saw Stewart as an alternate version of Professor Charles Xavier in Fox’s various X-Men films including X-Men, X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past and Logan.
Multiverse of Madness role: Patrick Stewart became the first X-Men franchise veteran to reprise their role in an MCU film when he appeared as Earth-828’s version of the character. In the movie, we get to see Stewart slip back into the iconic role he originated more than two decades ago, but with a twist that gave us major X-Men ’97 vibes thanks to this version of Professor X rocking the character’s iconic yellow hoverchair.
He is a member of the Illuminati on the earth, who attempts to help Doctor Stange in his quest to defeat Scarlet Witch and to help free Wanda from her grasp.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Yes, he is killed by Scarlet Witch. Hoping to help buy Strange time, Professor Xavier uses his telepathic abilities to break into the mind of Scarlet Witch. Upon entering her mind, Professor X attempts to free Wanda in hopes of helping her to break the hold Scarlet Witch has on her.
Unfortunately, Scarlet Witch proves to be too powerful and snaps his neck after he attempts to stop her by freeing Wanda.
Charlize Theron as Clea
Where have you seen them before? Multiverse of Madness marked Charlize Theron’s debut in the MCU in the role of Clea.
Multiverse of Madness role: In the Multiverse of Madness post-credits scene, Clea shows up in New York and tells Strange that she’s tracked him down after he caused an “Incursion Event” which he’s needed to help fix.
She then conjures up a purple-hued magical weapon of sorts which she uses to tear a hole in the fabric of reality leading into what appears to be the Dark Dimension. Clea tells Strange he must come with her to save the day, which he agrees to. We see a glimpse of his third eye and the pair enter the portal just as the scene fades to black.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? No. Clea shows up at the end of the movie after Scarlet Witch has been defeated and recruits Strange to help fix an Incursion Event he caused.
Bruce Campbell as Pizza Poppa
Where have you seen them before? We’ve never seen Bruce Campbell’s character in the MCU before and it’s unlikely we’ll see him again.
Multiverse of Madness role: In the film, Bruce Campbell has a quick cameo as Pizza Poppa, a pizza vendor who Strange and America Chavez encounter upon arriving on Earth-828. During the encounter, Pizza Poppa confronts America about stealing food and then calls Strange a thief, alleging he stole his attire from the universe’s former Doctor Strange.
After angering Strange, Strange uses his magic to cast a spell which results in him hitting himself on repeat for multiple times all the way to the end of the movie via the end-credit scene.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? No, he is very much alive at the end of the movie.
Ross Marquand as Ultron
Where have you seen them before? You might recognize Ross Marquand as Red Skull in Avengers: Endgame. Most recently, he returned to the MCU to voice the character of Ultron in What If…?
Multiverse of Madness role: In Multiverse of Madness, Ross Marquand returned to the MCU to voice the robotic guards designed in the likeness of Ultron who were created to guard the Illuminati HQ.
Do they die in Multiverse of Madness? Yes. As the Illuminati HQ’s first form of defense, the robotic guards attempt to stop Scarlet Witch but prove to be no match for her powers and are ripped to shreds.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 6.
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