The writer of Doctor Strange 2 explains the relationship between the massacre of Scarlet Witch and the character of Captain America (Steve Rogers).
In the audio commentaries of the digital launch of Doc Strange 2 revealed a touching moment for Wanda Maximoff. It is related to the brutal massacre of Scarlet Witch on the Illuminati Mansion. It seems that there is a close relationship with the character of Captain America.
the co-producer Richie Palmer and the director sam raimi They discussed the time Hayley Atwell as Captain America and Lashana Lynch What Captain Marvel They look at each other before attacking Scarlet Witch in Doc Strange 2. They revealed that it was something that occurred to the actresses themselves. It was improvised. They wanted to show how experienced both heroines were in battle.
- Richie Palmer: “It was Hayley Atwell and Lashana Lynch who created that cool look between them at the time. The idea was that they were well-oiled machines.
- Sam Raimi: “That’s right. We challenged them to create a tough look and each one of them did it their own way. She was truly great.”
Director of Doc Strange 2 He also explained how the entire scene of Scarlet Witch fighting Captain Marvel and Captain America paid homage to the MCU’s legacy of female characters. Wanda Maximoff’s participation was key. After all, she has been a hero and a villain at the same time. “This scene pays tribute to the heroines and the villains,” said the filmmaker. “Wanda Maximoff is the embodiment of both. So she’s really appropriate for this sequence.”
A strong emotional impact for Wanda’s heart
The screenwriter of Doc Strange 2, michael waldronremembered the death of Captain Carter. It is something that he imagined as a very painful act for Scarlet Witch. She knew what Captain America felt (steve rogers) by Peggy Carter throughout the Infinity Saga. Richie Palmer added that it was also hard to break up Maria Rambeau, given Elizabeth Olsen’s character’s experience with her daughter on the television series WandaVisionin Disney+.
- Michael Waldron: “I imagine that moment hurt Scarlet Witch. She was very close to Captain America. I knew Peggy Carter and I knew her relationship with her ».
- Richie Palmer: “I think it happens with both characters. Captain Marvel is the mother of Monica Rambeau, whom she met on the WandaVision series.
Richie Palmer continued to analyze the fight between Captain Marvel and Scarlet Witch in Doc Strange 2, with Captain America already neutralized. He said that the battle was exciting because both of their powers come from their interactions with the Infinity Gems. Nonetheless, Mary Rambeau he had no chance. Wanda Maximoff is immensely powerful and she was able to take her out with real ease.
«This fight was also an amazing thing for the fans. Who wins in a battle, Captain Marvel or Scarlet Witch? They are the two most powerful characters in the universe, who would be victorious? Both have their powers thanks to the Infinity Stones. But Wanda Maximoff is too much. I don’t know if there’s anything that can stop her, although Captain Marvel is pretty close. Wanda deflected the power away from her momentarily, just long enough to be able to finish her off.”