The Multiverse of Sadness: Fans Lament the Guillermo del Toro and Neil Gaiman ‘Doctor Strange’ Movie That Did Not Happen

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a success story in the history of cinema. A
franchise so famed, wide, and well-established that it mints money like paper.
Back in the early days of it, Marvel Studios made the right decision to cast
Robert Downey Jr. in and as Iron Man. However, they also overlooked one huge
opportunity. Oscar-winning visionary director Guillermo del Toro of The Shape of
Water, and Pacific Rim fame along with Sandman writer Neil Gaiman had proposed a
project on the now leading MCU character, Doctor Strange.

The Studios were at its nascent stage, with Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige
fine-tuning the grand plan of the cinema juggernaut. And in their oversight,
they dismissed the project. However, fans lament this today as they express
their sorrow, since it could have been one of the best comic book movies of all
time.

> YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME pic.twitter.com/3baEtH5hEe
> [https://t.co/3baEtH5hEe]
> 
> — Shere Khan Stands With the WGA and SAG-AFTRA (@ShereKhansAgent) July 22,
> 2023
> [https://twitter.com/ShereKhansAgent/status/1682798511102754816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Countless Marvel fans would have loved to see a collaboration between these two
powerhouses in a Doctor Strange movie. Moreover, their film would have drawn
inspiration from Steve Ditko’s stories. These stories were celebrated for their
mind-bending and surreal visuals. Their version of the film would have dived
into the character’s dark and eerie nature while also exploring his timeless
persona.

However, Marvel Studios wanted to build upon their characters like Iron Man,
Captain America, and Thor, who were to play crucial roles in establishing the
Marvel Cinematic Universe. Moreover, the general audience had limited
recognition of Doctor Strange at that time. Hence, Marvel boss Kevin Feige,
being extremely cautious, did not want to take any risks.

ALSO READ: “There is so much”- Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Sets Up Major
Expectations for Ryan Reynolds’ MCU Debut With Deadpool 3 at CineEurope
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-there-is-so-much-marvel-boss-kevin-feige-sets-up-major-expectations-for-ryan-reynolds-mcu-debut-with-deadpool-3-at-cineeurope/]

However, fans are unable to forget this failed adaptation, even to this day.


FANS FEEL “ROBBED” OF THE SHELVED GUILLERMO DEL TORO AND NEIL GAIMAN’S DOCTOR
STRANGE

Comic and MCU fans alike expressed their disappointment on Twitter. Almost
everyone seems to be realizing the potential magic this movie could have brought
upon. Alas, it didn’t. And fans are labeling it as one of Kevin Feige’s biggest
mis-hits as they never revisited the idea even while bringing the character back
in 2016.

> Honestly surprised it was never repurposed when the MCU came around
> 
> — McGet99 (@McGet99) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/McGet99/status/1682968471859068930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> And the fact that they never even considered it while at least in Doctor
> Strange 2 and went with that botched script hurts me. @MarvelStudios
> [https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw] Listen to the fans!
> 
> — Imteshal Karim (@imteshal_karim) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/imteshal_karim/status/1683078162031476736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Some fans were so dejected that they felt as if they were in the “darkest”
timeline.

> NEIL WROTE THE SCREENPLAY?!?! We are truly in the darkest timeline
> 
> — Straw Hat Stephen 🏴‍☠️🐢 (@ReluctantScribe) July 22, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/ReluctantScribe/status/1682802984831397890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Oh god we’re in the darkest timeline I’ve given up
> 
> — rain (@rain21066) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/rain21066/status/1682997217446051841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> We are in the bad timeline
> 
> — Rômulo Fiúza e Mello (@fiuzaemello) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/fiuzaemello/status/1683008245772742656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



However, fans are still up on the idea of having Del Toro back for Doctor
Strange 3.

> Please bring them back now….the third installment could turn out to be an
> incredible one 💯💯💯
> 
> — Marvel Maniac (@marvelmaniyac) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/marvelmaniyac/status/1683029722123624448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> I’d love Guillermo for DS3
> 
> — Mal (@midlane_malware) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/midlane_malware/status/1683028604396134400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



And how about Johnny Depp as the lead?!

> Who would've played Strange? It was 2007, so who was big at the time?
> 
> Maybe Johnny Depp?
> 
> — TacoDraws (comms open) (@captaintaco2345) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/captaintaco2345/status/1683012975664459776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



The greatest movie ever that could have been.

> This would have been the greatest movie ever
> 
> — The Rainbow Legion 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 (@RainbowLegion) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/RainbowLegion/status/1683012346850029569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> NEIL DOCTOR STRANGE! dude stephen is already one of my favorite mcu characters
> that would have been so good 😭
> 
> — avis saw BARBENHEIMER 💌 (@nctzenfyles) July 23, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/nctzenfyles/status/1683059504580009984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



However, it is never too late for anything. Marvel Studios is filling up its
slate with a lot of characters and cameos for the upcoming Deadpool 3.
Therefore, bringing the writer-screen player duo for the third Doctor Strange
movie may not be an idea that far-stretched.

ALSO READ: Across the Multiverse? Dopinder Actor Karan Soni Reflects on if
Spiderman India Will Cameo in Ryan Reynolds Deadpool 3
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-across-the-multiverse-dopinder-actor-karan-soni-reflects-on-if-spiderman-india-will-cameo-in-ryan-reynolds-deadpool-three/]

What do you think of this ‘missed opportunity’ of Marvel Studios? Let us know in
the comments below.

Imteshal Karim

Comment

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a success story in the history of cinema. A franchise so famed, wide, and well-established that it mints money like paper. Back in the early days of it, Marvel Studios made the right decision to cast Robert Downey Jr. in and as Iron Man. However, they also overlooked one huge opportunity. Oscar-winning visionary director Guillermo del Toro of The Shape of Water, and Pacific Rim fame along with Sandman writer Neil Gaiman had proposed a project on the now leading MCU character, Doctor Strange.
The Studios were at its nascent stage, with Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige fine-tuning the grand plan of the cinema juggernaut. And in their oversight, they dismissed the project. However, fans lament this today as they express their sorrow, since it could have been one of the best comic book movies of all time.
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YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME <a href="https://t.co/3baEtH5hEe">pic.twitter.com/3baEtH5hEe</a>
&mdash; Shere Khan Stands With the WGA and SAG-AFTRA (@ShereKhansAgent) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShereKhansAgent/status/1682798511102754816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Countless Marvel fans would have loved to see a collaboration between these two powerhouses in a Doctor Strange movie. Moreover, their film would have drawn inspiration from Steve Ditko’s stories. These stories were celebrated for their mind-bending and surreal visuals. Their version of the film would have dived into the character&#8217;s dark and eerie nature while also exploring his timeless persona.
However, Marvel Studios wanted to build upon their characters like Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, who were to play crucial roles in establishing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Moreover, the general audience had limited recognition of Doctor Strange at that time. Hence, Marvel boss Kevin Feige, being extremely cautious, did not want to take any risks.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-there-is-so-much-marvel-boss-kevin-feige-sets-up-major-expectations-for-ryan-reynolds-mcu-debut-with-deadpool-3-at-cineeurope/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“There is so much”- Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Sets Up Major Expectations for Ryan Reynolds’ MCU Debut With Deadpool 3 at CineEurope</a>
However, fans are unable to forget this failed adaptation, even to this day.
<h2>Fans feel “robbed” of the shelved Guillermo del Toro and Neil Gaiman’s Doctor Strange</h2>
Comic and MCU fans alike expressed their disappointment on Twitter. Almost everyone seems to be realizing the potential magic this movie could have brought upon. Alas, it didn’t. And fans are labeling it as one of Kevin Feige’s biggest mis-hits as they never revisited the idea even while bringing the character back in 2016.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Honestly surprised it was never repurposed when the MCU came around
&mdash; McGet99 (@McGet99) <a href="https://twitter.com/McGet99/status/1682968471859068930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
And the fact that they never even considered it while at least in Doctor Strange 2 and went with that botched script hurts me. <a href="https://twitter.com/MarvelStudios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarvelStudios</a> Listen to the fans!
&mdash; Imteshal Karim (@imteshal_karim) <a href="https://twitter.com/imteshal_karim/status/1683078162031476736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Some fans were so dejected that they felt as if they were in the &#8220;darkest&#8221; timeline.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
NEIL WROTE THE SCREENPLAY?!?! We are truly in the darkest timeline
&mdash; Straw Hat Stephen 🏴‍☠️🐢 (@ReluctantScribe) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReluctantScribe/status/1682802984831397890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Oh god we’re in the darkest timeline I’ve given up
&mdash; rain (@rain21066) <a href="https://twitter.com/rain21066/status/1682997217446051841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
We are in the bad timeline
&mdash; Rômulo Fiúza e Mello (@fiuzaemello) <a href="https://twitter.com/fiuzaemello/status/1683008245772742656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
However, fans are still up on the idea of having Del Toro back for Doctor Strange 3.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Please bring them back now&#8230;.the third installment could turn out to be an incredible one 💯💯💯
&mdash; Marvel Maniac (@marvelmaniyac) <a href="https://twitter.com/marvelmaniyac/status/1683029722123624448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
I’d love Guillermo for DS3
&mdash; Mal (@midlane_malware) <a href="https://twitter.com/midlane_malware/status/1683028604396134400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
And how about Johnny Depp as the lead?!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Who would&#39;ve played Strange? It was 2007, so who was big at the time? 
Maybe Johnny Depp?
&mdash; TacoDraws (comms open) (@captaintaco2345) <a href="https://twitter.com/captaintaco2345/status/1683012975664459776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The greatest movie ever that could have been.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
This would have been the greatest movie ever
&mdash; The Rainbow Legion 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 (@RainbowLegion) <a href="https://twitter.com/RainbowLegion/status/1683012346850029569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
NEIL DOCTOR STRANGE! dude stephen is already one of my favorite mcu characters that would have been so good 😭
&mdash; avis saw BARBENHEIMER 💌 (@nctzenfyles) <a href="https://twitter.com/nctzenfyles/status/1683059504580009984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
However, it is never too late for anything. Marvel Studios is filling up its slate with a lot of characters and cameos for the upcoming Deadpool 3. Therefore, bringing the writer-screen player duo for the third Doctor Strange movie may not be an idea that far-stretched.
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What do you think of this &#8216;missed opportunity&#8217; of Marvel Studios? Let us know in the comments below.

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