Published 17:15 IST, January 7th 2021

Elizabeth Olsen confirms 'Doctor Strange 2' filming has halted in the UK; Read more

Elizabeth Olsen has recently revealed that the shooting of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has stopped in the UK. Read to know more information.

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Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Mness is an upcoming film in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It features Benedict Cumberbatch in titular role, with Elizabeth Olsen set to reprise her character of Wanda Maximoff / Scarlett Witch in Doctor Strange 2 cast. w latter has revealed that production of movie has been halted.

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Doctor Strange 2 production halts in UK, confirms Elizabeth Olsen

In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Elizabeth Olsen provided an update on Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Mness shooting. It is currently taking place in United Kingdom. She hinted that new strain of COVID-19 has put production on hiatus.

actor said that since hospitals are “overwhelmed” near Doctor Strange 2 filming location, y cant go back to work until situation calms down. Olsen mentioned that she is just “safely hanging out” re and is just “really grateful” to be working. She asserted that Disney has kept her busy during quarantine.

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Directed by Sam Raimi, Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Mness started filming in vember 2020 in London. Shortly after that Elizabeth Olsen began shooting for project along with completing her work on WandaVision. principal photography has alrey been delayed due to coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic. w only after a few months into shooting, surge in vel virus’ cases near Doctor Strange 2 filming location in UK has put project to a halt.

Rachel Mcams, Benedict Wong, and Chiwetel Ejiofor will return as Christine Palmer, Wong, and Karl Mondo in film. Baby-Sitters Club star Xochitl Gomez has also joined Doctor Strange 2 cast, marking her debut in MCU. Or actors will also be ded to Doctor Strange 2 cast soon.

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screenplay is by Je Bartlett and Michael Waldron. Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Mness takes place after events of Avengers: Endgame. It is said to show Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Stephan Strange doing research on Time Stone, which is hindered by a friend-turned-enemy. It results in Strange unleashing unspeakable evil forces. film is currently scheduled to release on March 25, 2022.

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17:15 IST, January 7th 2021