Hayley Atwell has voiced frustration over her brief appearance as Captain Carter in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, criticizing how the character was handled in the sequel. The actress expressed disappointment with the way her iteration of Peggy Carter was positioned within the film, particularly regarding the character's death scene. According to Atwell, the way Marvel chose to conclude Captain Carter's arc amounted to a disservice to the character's legacy.
- Atwell's complaint centers on both the character's placement in the story and her on-screen demise, suggesting the filmmakers missed an opportunity to do the character justice.
- This marks a rare public criticism from a Marvel actor toward the studio's handling of their character, signaling potential creative disagreements over Captain Carter's arc.
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Polygon
· Aug 24, 11:03 UTC
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· Aug 24, 10:08 UTC
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· Aug 24, 09:12 UTC
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Peggy Carter's untimely demise in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was a "complete disservice to the character," Marvel actress Hayley Atwell has said.