Here's what the cast of 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' looks like in real life

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Here's what the cast of 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' looks like in real life
  • "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," the latest MCU movie, hits theaters on Friday, May 6.
  • The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch.
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Benedict Cumberbatch reprises his role as Dr. Stephen Strange/Doctor Strange in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."

Benedict Cumberbatch reprises his role as Dr. Stephen Strange/Doctor Strange in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."Marvel Studios

The film marks his sixth appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Cumberbatch made his debut as the sorcerer in 2016's "Doctor Strange" and has since reprised the role for "Thor: Ragnarok," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Avengers: Endgame," and "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

Cumberbatch has shorter, lighter brown hair in real life.

Cumberbatch has shorter, lighter brown hair in real life.
Benedict Cumberbatch in April 2022.Tristar Media/WireImage

In another divergence from his character, Cumberbatch doesn't have gray sections of hair. And while Doctor Strange chooses to have facial hair, the actor is clean-shaved in real life.

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Elizabeth Olsen returns as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, one of the most powerful Avengers.

Elizabeth Olsen returns as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, one of the most powerful Avengers.
Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."Marvel Studios

She was last seen using her powers to control the town of Westview, New Jersey in the 2021 Disney+ series "WandaVision."

In the show, Wanda was finally given her comic-book name and got a brand new superhero costume — which Olsen made sure was functional and practical for movement.

Unlike Wanda, Olsen's hair is a mix of blonde and brunette.

Unlike Wanda, Olsen's hair is a mix of blonde and brunette.
Elizabeth Olsen in April 2022.Tamir Kalifa/Getty Images

Olsen's character has reddish-brown hair that sometimes appears wavy.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor is back as the sorcerer named Karl Mordo.

Chiwetel Ejiofor is back as the sorcerer named Karl Mordo.
Chiwetel Ejofor in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."Marvel Studios

His first and only MCU appearance was in "Doctor Strange."

Although Mordo worked alongside the titular character, the post-credits scene lay the groundwork for Mordo to become a villain.

Ejiofor has much shorter hair than his Marvel character.

Ejiofor has much shorter hair than his Marvel character.
Chiwetel Ejiofor at the BAFTAs in April 2021.Alberto Pezzali/AP

One thing the two share in common is their similarly styled facial hair.

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Following his brief appearance in "Spider-Man: No Way Home," Benedict Wong is reprising his role as Wong.

Following his brief appearance in "Spider-Man: No Way Home," Benedict Wong is reprising his role as Wong.
Benedict Wong as Wong in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."Marvel Studios

In "No Way Home," it was revealed that Wong became the new Sorcerer Supreme because Doctor Strange was blipped and someone had to take over the position.

When he's not portraying his Marvel character, Wong has slightly longer hair in real life.

When he's not portraying his Marvel character, Wong has slightly longer hair in real life.
Benedict Wong in December 2021.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

"Doctor Strange 2" is the actor's sixth MCU appearance, having previously played the character in "Doctor Strange," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Avengers: Endgame," "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," and "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

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Xochitl Gomez makes her Marvel debut as America Chavez, also known as Miss America.

Xochitl Gomez makes her Marvel debut as America Chavez, also known as Miss America.
Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."Marvel Studios

In "Doctor Strange 2," she has medium-length hair with bangs and sports a denim jacket that has a star printed on the back.

Gomez has a similar hairstyle off-camera but accessorizes more than her "Doctor Strange 2" character.

Gomez has a similar hairstyle off-camera but accessorizes more than her "Doctor Strange 2" character.
Xochitl Gomez at the red carpet premiere of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in December 2021.Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

"Doctor Strange 2" director Sam Raimi told Fandango that Gomez's character "adds an exciting spirit of youth" to the film and is more "down-to-earth" than people like Doctor Strange.

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Rachel McAdams makes a return as Dr. Christine Palmer.

Rachel McAdams makes a return as Dr. Christine Palmer.
Rachel McAdams in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."Marvel Studios

McAdams' first appearance as the character was in "Doctor Strange." In the film, she was introduced as Stephen's love interest and colleague at Metro-General Hospital.

Even though the pair broke up, Christine did help Stephen with some of his mystical issues.

McAdams went on to voice Christine in a 2021 episode of the animated Disney+ series "What If...?"

In real life, McAdams has blonde-brunette hair.

In real life, McAdams has blonde-brunette hair.
Rachel McAdams in April 2022.Chris Pizzello/AP

In "Doctor Strange," the actress' hair was completely brunette.

As for what fans can expect from her appearance in the sequel, McAdams told Empire magazine that she "wasn't just wearing scrubs this time around."

Instead, she got to be part of exciting scenes that she's "never seen on screen."

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