Elizabeth Olsen reveals Marvel flick Doctor Strange And The Multiverse Of Madness has suspended filming in the UK amid third lockdown
Elizabeth Olsen has revealed that Doctor Strange And The Multitude Of Madness has suspended filming after the UK was plunged into a third lockdown.
The actress, 31, gave an update on the Marvel film’s production to Jimmy Kimmel on Wednesday, while she remained inside in quarantine.
Detailing how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the film, she said: ‘Since the hospitals are overwhelmed here, we can’t go back to work until that calms down.
Delayed: Elizabeth Olsen revealed on Tuesday that Marvel flick Doctor Strange And The Multiverse Of Madness has suspended filming in the UK amid third lockdown
‘So [I’m] just safely hanging out here, and really grateful I get to be working. Disney has kept me busy during quarantine.’
Elizabeth, who plays Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is set to star in the Doctor Strange sequel alongside lead star Benedict Cumberbatch.
While the film’s premise remains firmly under wraps, Elizabeth’s Disney+ show WandaVision is set to lead into the flick.
Suspended: Detailing how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the film, she said: ‘Since the hospitals are overwhelmed here, we can’t go back to work until that calms down’
Staying safe: The actress gave an update on the Marvel film’s production to Jimmy Kimmel while she remained inside in quarantine.
It was announced last month that Rachel McAdams will reprise her role as Dr. Christine Palmer in the upcoming sequel.
Benedict Wong and Chiwetel Ejiofor will also return to their roles as, respectively, Strange’s fellow sorcerer Wong and Strange’s ally-turned-enemy Karl Mordo.
The film will be directed by Sam Raimi of Spider-Man fame following the departure of Scott Derrickson in January last year due to creative differences.
Scott addressed his departure in December, saying he made the difficult decision because he didn’t want to be ‘at the end of somebody else’s movie’ again.
Exciting: Elizabeth, who plays Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is set to star in the Doctor Strange sequel alongside lead star Benedict Cumberbatch.
On Twitter, he wrote: ‘I’ve made some hard creative choices this year. But I swore after making The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) that I would never again find myself at the end of somebody else’s movie, and I’m sticking to that.’
However, Scott shared his full support to Sam in response to a fan’s concerns about the film, as he wrote: ‘Multiverse of Madness is in excellent hands with Sam Raimi.’
The film was originally meant to start shooting in May, shortly after the third Spider-Man film, featuring Tom Holland, wrapped up filming.
Change in direction: The film will be directed by Sam Raimi of Spider-Man fame following the departure of Scott Derrickson in January last year due to creative differences
Also delayed? The film was originally meant to start shooting in May, shortly after the third Spider-Man film wrapped up (pictured: Spider-Man: Far From Home)