DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Will Reportedly Introduce Brother Voodoo

It looks like the Sorcerer Supreme may be getting some help from another powerful magic man in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, as Brother Voodoo will reportedly be introduced in the sequel.

By MarkCassidy - Jan 25, 2020 04:01 AM EST

Filed Under: In the Multiverse of Madness

It looks like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is set to introduce quite a few new faces to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After revealing that Miss America Chavez will likely make her debut in the sequel, The Illuminerdi is reporting that Brother Voodoo will also have a role to play.

A casting call that went out for the movie is searching for a supporting male lead between 27 and 42 to play a character of Caribbean/Haitian descent. There aren't many established Marvel characters who fit that description, and the site claims to have confirmed that this is indeed Jericho Drumm, aka Brother Voodoo.

Voodoo has proven to be a loyal ally of Steven Strange's (Benedict Cumberbatch) many times in the comics, and actually held the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme himself at one point. More recently, he was romantically involved with Scarlet Witch, so we may see some sparks fly with Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) in the film.

Doctor Strange 2 is currently without a director, but Marvel will need to find a replacement pretty soon. Below, you'll find our top picks to take over from Scott Derrickson.

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Guillermo del Toro

We'll start with the most obvious pick.

The Shape of Water director Guillermo del Toro was a fan-favorite choice to helm Doctor Strange long before the movie was even greenlit, and it's been reported that the studio actually rejected his pitch for the Sorcerer Supreme back in the MCU's infancy.

It seems highly unlikely that Del Toro would be interested in taking up the reigns now - even if he could fit the movie into his infamously stacked schedule - but he'd certainly be a most welcome replacement for Derrickson if Feige was able to make it happen.

Ben Wheatley

British director Ben Wheatley is known for his disturbing, but blackly funny early features such as Kill List and Sightseers, but he has since moved on to more mainstream fare like Free Fire, and recently signed on to helm the Tomb Raider reboot.

He would be an outside the box choice for Doctor Strange 2 for sure, but just take a look at A Field in England for an idea of the originality and sheer mind-[frick]ery he could bring to the table if Marvel was to harness his talent - and wasn't afraid to let him loose.

Jordan Peele

Jordan Peele is a terrific filmmaker who has proven to be adept at melding horror and comedy in the likes of Get Out and Us. He's also able to deliver effective scares and tension without relying too heavily on brutal violence/gore, which makes him a perfect candidate to direct Doctor Strange 2.

Peele has said in the past that he prefers to work on his own projects, so whether he'd have any interest in helming a major studio blockbuster like this is another matter. He was attached to WB's live-action Akira at one point, so you never know.

Ana Lily Amirpour

Ana Lily Amirpour's superb debut feature, the "Iranian Vampire Spaghetti Western" A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, marked her as a major talent, and while her follow up The Bad Batch was seen as something of a misfire, she would definitely bring buckets of style and a unique vision to something like Doctor Strange.

Amirpour's penchant for sparse dialogue could be an issue, but she did direct an episode of FX's Legion, so we know she's willing to dip her toe in the genre.

Amirpour probably wouldn't be free to take the helm anyway as she's still shooting Blood Moon and will next helm a remake of Cliffhanger, so she'll have to go in the "wish-list" category for now.

Alex Garland

Alex Garland started out as a highly well-regarded writer, delivering scripts for the likes of 28 Days Later, Sunshine and Dredd. But it was his debut feature Ex Machina and masterful follow-up Annihilation that really put him on the radar of sci-fi/horror fans. The latter, in particular, showcased Garland's keen eye for surreal and stunningly inventive visuals.

A comic book fan, Garland has actually mentioned Doctor Strange as being one of his favorite characters in the past.

It's time to make a phone-call, Kev.

Liam Gavin

Irish/Welsh filmmaker Liam Gavin probably won't be familiar to many here, but if Marvel decides to lean heavily on the more occult aspects of The Sorcerer Supreme and his various demonic adversaries, then this up-and-coming director is the man they should be talking to.

Gavin has only helmed one feature so far, but that film is the sublime, terrifying, heart-breaking A Dark Song.

It'd be a big leap to a Marvel blockbuster, of course, but Feige and co. are known for taking chances on directors, and they usually pay off.

Jennifer Kent

Okay, so this is never going to happen in a million years, but just imagine if Marvel was able to convince Jennifer Kent to direct a movie like Doctor Strange 2?

Kent's debut feature, The Babadook, is widely regarded as a horror masterpiece, and she followed it up with the equally brilliant Nightingale. Neither film is an easy watch (the latter, in particular), and Kent seems primarily interested in exploring the darker aspects of the human condition. That'd suit Doctor Strange to a degree, but she'd obviously have to tone it down considerably.

Again, we seriously doubt Kent has any interest in helming a superhero film, so chalk this down as more wishful thinking.

Panos Cosmatos

If there's one name on this list we'd genuinely love to see land the gig, it's Mandy director Panos Cosmatos.

The Greek-Canadian filmmaker possesses one of the most unique visual styles of anyone working in the industry today, as evidenced by the mind-bending masterpiece that is Mandy. The Nicholas Cage-starring action horror is a true original, and Cosmatos' use of sound and imagery results in a dream-like experience that soon becomes a nightmare.

If Marvel was willing to allow Cosmatos to unleash the beast (the wouldn't be), he could make our journey to the Multiverse of Madness a truly unforgettable trip.

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Feralwookiee - 1/25/2020, 4:36 AM

Cool! BV's brother Daniel, was briefly seen in Doctor Strange defending the sanctum.

Tonic24k - 1/25/2020, 9:11 AM

@Feralwookiee - Yup! And my casting choice for Voodoo would be Jimmy Jean-Louis. He's also Haitian so we'd have some authenticity there. Not to mention Daniel and Jericho are twin brothers and these two actors look very similar.

Jimmy Jean-Louis

Feralwookiee - 1/25/2020, 11:13 AM

@Tonic24k - Sounds good to me. Now, all this movie needs is a director! 😜

OptimusPrimeTime - 1/25/2020, 4:36 AM

I hear Rian Johnson's looking for work.

Vigor - 1/25/2020, 4:53 AM

This guy was great. Let's give him another shot

OmegaDaGrodd - 1/25/2020, 5:21 AM

@Vigor - Brilliant

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