Doctor Strange 2: Rachel McAdams confirmed returning for sequel

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Rumours that Rachel McAdams would not return for Doctor Strange 2 have been dismissed

Rachel McAdams in Doctor Strange
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There's been some question, recently, regarding whether Rachel McAdams would return for Doctor Strange 2, the actor having played surgeon and love-interest Christine Palmer in the first movie. Deadline has now confirmed the McAdams will be back for the sequel, joining a returning Benedict Cumberbatch.

While Marvel has yet to confirm any specifics, Benedict Wong and Chiwetel Ejiofor are both expected to return for Doctor Strange 2, which will be directed by Sam Raimi. We also know that the events of WandaVision will directly tie into Doctor Strange 2, with Elizabeth Olsen playing Scarlett Witch. Xochitl Gomez was also recently confirmed to have joined the cast.

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