The Illuminati operated in secret since the Kree-Skrull War and were formally introduced in New Avengers #7, pictured above. But there’s always that slim possibility they could, and understanding where the Illuminati comes from in the comics could hint at how they’ll again manifest in the MCU. What about the rest of the Illuminati?īecause the Illuminati were limited to Earth-838, and because they’re torn up by a vengeful Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen), it’s unlikely they’ll influence Earth-616. His cameo in Multiverse of Madness was fan service, not confirmation of what’s to come.īoth Krasinski and Stewart could both agree to return as the Earth-616 versions of their characters, but that would depend on just how much the actors want to stick around for many more movies, and if Marvel Studios is interested in keeping them onboard. The same can be said for Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, who’s played the role for close to two decades and already had a proper send-off in 2017’s Logan. Reed’s appearance feels like it’s giving fans a fun cameo rather than permanently setting Krasinski up for what Marvel clearly hopes to be a long-running franchise. ![]() Given the nature of the multiverse, there’s a strong possibility Krasinski will not return to play Reed. ![]() But this doesn’t cement Krasinski as the star of Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. What other surprises lay in store? Marvel Studios Is John Krasinski officially Reed Richards?įor Multiverse of Madness, yes, Krasinski is Reed Richards. Rather than the Avengers, it was the Illuminati who formed and took down Thanos. The history of Earth-838 unfolded differently than it did on Earth-616. Of all these changes, the presence of Reed Richards, played by The Office and A Quiet Place star John Krasinski, is perhaps the most notable, so let’s dive into the implications of his role. who’s a glorified security guard rather than a threat to the world. Reed Richards (John Krasinski) is introduced as “the smartest man alive.”.Professor X (Patrick Stewart) is also a major factor in this universe, which means the existence of mutants may be canon.Black Bolt (Anson Mount) and the Inhumans are a major part of the universe, as opposed to their secretive existence in the mainstream MCU.Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch) is Captain Marvel.His death prevented an “incursion,” a cataclysmic event in which two universes grind against each other until one of them collapses. Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) was killed after dabbling in dark magic.Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) was injected with the Super Soldier serum the whereabouts of this reality’s Steve Rogers is unknown.The history of this Earth isn’t fully known, but we do know that: ![]() In the MCU, the Illuminati are revealed to be a de facto Avengers from Earth-838. No, they aren’t a secret society of wealthy weirdos who control everything from the shadows. Warning: Spoilers for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness ahead. I mean there’s no cut footage of Tom Cruise! But I love Tom Cruise, and I said to (Marvel Studios president) Kevin (Feige) at one point, I was like, Could we get Tom Cruise’s Iron Man? I remember reading about that in Ain’t It Cool News back in the day, that Tom Cruise was going to be Iron Man.“The Illuminati will see you now.” With those words, spoken by Chiwitel Ejiofor’s Baron Mordo, the Marvel Cinematic Universe revealed a team of heroes from a world where the Avengers never assembled.īut who are the Illuminati? And what do the cameos of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness mean for the future of the MCU, now officially designated Earth-616? He told Rolling Stone, “Yeah, that was totally made up. (Photo: Marvel Studios)īut, now that we know it was Lashana Lynch as Captain Marvel, and not Tom’s Iron Man, screenwriter Michael Waldron opened up about the fan theories and rumours. Fans speculated that this particular shot was of Tom Cruise as Superior Iron Man, in the film’s trailer. Fans were quick to call him Tom Cruise‘s Superior Iron Man. That’s because of the appearance of a mysterious character in the film’s trailers that travels like a beam of light in a face off against Wanda. Prior to the release, there were high hopes from Superior Iron Man too. Also read | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: What is Illuminati? Marvel’s secret society explained
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