Dr. Strange himself has just proved that Marvel has a stronghold in the stars when it comes to possible spoilers.
Marvel’s cinematic universe has come of age in a world obsessed with social media. As a result, an entire industry based on film and TV spoilers emerged. There is an entire faction focused specifically on the MCU.
It’s something Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch and other Marvel actors have had to contend for years. How far will Marvel go to prevent leaks?
‘Doctor Strange’ is part of one of Hollywood’s most secret franchises
When Marvel actors tour the press, many mention the “Marvel Sniper”. It is a current joke among the MCU stars, which implies that the studio is watching everything they say and do. Security has been relatively strict since the beginning. But things went to another level with Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, thanks to directors Joe and Anthony Russo.
The last two films of phase 3 contained many secrets and managed to keep the vast majority of them secret. The sighs of the theater audience at the end of Infinite War they were genuine because no one knew it would happen. Which is quite impressive, considering how many large franchises had major leaks on the surface before their debuts.
Not everyone gets a complete script
According to Screen Rant, one of the keys to Marvel’s incredible ability to preserve secrets is its approach to the flow of information. There is a small team that knows everything. All others receive information as needed.
In both Infinite War and Endgame, most actors in the cast received only the part of the script that included their specific scenes. Robert Downey Jr. was among the select few who actually had access to the entire script while filming.
‘Doctor Strange’ star Benedict Cumberbatch hid his face in an interview
Cumberbatch is currently filming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. At the same time, he is publishing a new film called The Mauritanian. Benedict XVI recently gave an interview with Concordia Forum via Zoom, and he called from his Marvel trailer.
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However, Cumberbatch hid his face from the screen during the interview. All the fans saw was the blank wall of his trailer because he is under embargo. This strict restriction was probably due to the fact that Cumberbatch was in costume and the studio did not want anyone to see him.
‘Doctor Strange’ star Elizabeth Olsen says Marvel waits until the last minute
Controlled information and hidden ages are not the only things Marvel will do to keep its secrets. According to Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), sometimes actors receive information at the last minute in private. That’s how the cast learned about the end of Avengers: Infinity War.
Marvel also conducts private screening sessions for its films, rather than auditions in public. This is a great help when it comes to keeping secrets as long as possible.
Only Kevin Feige knows what’s really going to happen at the MCU
When promoting your new Disney + series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Star Anthony Mackie recently revealed that the MCU is a surprise for both actors and fans. He says the only person who really knows the future of the MCU is head of studio Kevin Feige.
“When our script and our show are over, we’re as excited as you are to see what happens next,” Mackie told The Toronto Sun. “That’s the beauty of Marvel and the appreciation you have for being an actor in a movie. from Marvel. Every cliffhanger is a cliffhanger for everyone except Kevin (Feige). “
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will hit theaters on March 25, 2022.