Doctor Strange 2: Grading the Illuminati cameos
By Mark Lynch
4. Charles Xavier
Charles Xavier was a character that was revealed in the Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness trailers. Fans heard his voice and saw the floating wheelchair he’s used in Marvel Comics and X-Men: The Animated Series. Seeing him wasn’t a surprise. His performance, however, showed what could have been if Marvel Studios had the X-Men properties sooner.
Patrick Stewart will always be a top five interpretation of a comic book character. Marvel Studios just added a little more to him. When he used his telepathy, it wasn’t just an invisible power. It was more cinematic. There were waves coming from his brain. A simple but nice touch.
Rating: 10
3. Black Bolt
Black Bolt received some much needed redemption in the MCU. Anson Mount was one of the few bright spots of Inhumans. People think that it’s easy to play a character who doesn’t talk. However, that’s far from the truth. In a short amount of time, Anson Mount showed what could have been and what can still be.
Black Bolt displayed his powers in a major way when he killed his earth’s Doctor Strange. This was an important moment for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. A lot of people didn’t see Inhumans. Now, they may have an interest in him and the franchise going forward. Hopefully this leads to Anson Mount getting another shot at a role in the MCU.
Rating: 8