- Primary Subject: Hayley Atwell’s reaction to Captain Carter’s death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- Key Update: Hayley Atwell revealed her disappointment with Captain Carter's brief appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
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- Quick Answer: Hayley Atwell expressed disappointment over Captain Carter’s quick death in Doctor Strange 2, calling it a disservice while hoping for a future live-action return.
Hayley Atwell recently shared her candid disappointment about Captain Carter's death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
After voicing Captain Carter in What If...?, the actress played the live-action version of the character for a quick cameo appearance in the 2022 sequel. However, she met a gruesome demise during a battle against the Scarlet Witch, and it became a memorable moment for fans.
What Does Hayley Atwell Think of Her Captain Carter Cameo in Doctor Strange 2?
During her recent appearance at the For the Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention in London (via Deadline), Hayley Atwell opened up about her cameo appearance as Captain Carter in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
She expressed disappointment over the character's quick demise, as she felt that it was a disservice to the character.
"If I’m really like brutally honest, I was so disappointed with how they positioned her and what happened to her in that scene," the actress said. "It’s so small, and she gets frisbeed to death."
Atwell shared that she tried to make suggestions during filming, but they were not entertained.
She added, "I tried on set to kind of go, ‘Can I just add? Can I just suggest?’ And they were like, ‘Sure, but no.' I felt that was like a bum steer and a complete disservice to the character."
Nevertheless, Atwell is still hopeful that she will have the opportunity to play the character again in live-action and have an extended appearance.
"I hope maybe one day in the future they’ll give her more in that capacity," she said.
For now, Atwell will be reprising the role of Peggy Carter in Avengers: Doomsday, although it remains to be seen how the character will play out in the story.
What to Expect in Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday follows beloved heroes from three distinct universes as they’re set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.
The star-studded cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Simu Liu, Tom Hiddleston, Winston Duke, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Danny Ramirez, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Cumming, Channing Tatum, Hayley Atwell, and Chris Evans.
The film is slated for release in theaters on December 18. It will also be available on Infinity Vision-certified screens.
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