New footage from the MCU leak paints a different picture of the Illuminati in Doctor Strange 2: Into the Multiverse of Madness. Instead of the familiar lineup, viewers are treated to storyboard panels that introduce a fresh Iron Man design and an alternate balance of power among the heroes. The clips, shared by artist Soren Bendt, reveal storyboards that were never part of the final cut. They show a striking clash between Scarlet Witch and Peggy Carter, but the centerpiece is a revised Illuminati team that diverges from what fans saw on screen. In this alternate version, Balder the Brave, Peggy Carter, Captain Marvel, and a colossal Iron Man suit lead the charge, redefining what the Illuminati could have been. [Source: Marvel Cinematic Universe discussions]
Observers note that the early concepts depict a clearly different Illuminati roster intended to confront Doctor Strange and the Scarlet Witch. Notably absent are the variants many fans expected, such as Mister Fantastic, Professor X, and Black Bolt. Instead, a version of Iron Man stands in the foreground, its enormous armor hinting at a dramatic new role. Speculation has swirled online for years about who might don the Iron Man armor in alternate timelines, with Tom Cruise once rumored as a potential actor for the part. While those whispers remain unconfirmed, the leaked panels fuel ongoing debates about who could be behind the helmet. Balder the Brave, too, is a point of intrigue; some speculate Daniel Craig could have embodied the character in this unseen frame. [Source: Marvel Cinematic Universe discussions]
The timing of Doctor Strange 2: Into the Multiverse of Madness, which has generated fevered talk about new versions of Iron Man and Balder the Brave, traces back to a May 2021 release window. Benedict Cumberbatch returns to star as Doctor Strange within the sprawling multiverse saga. The conversations surrounding the draft visuals offer fans a rare glimpse into the studio’s early visions—visions that hint at a more expansive, perhaps more unpredictable, path for the Illuminati. [Source: Marvel Cinematic Universe discussions]
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