'Venom,' 'Doctor Strange': Chiwetel Ejiofor addresses playing 2 Marvel characters
Chiwetel Ejiofor, who played Karl Mordo (two versions) in Marvel's Doctor Strange (2016) and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), is starring in Venom: The Last Dance. And, he has debunked fan theories surrounding his Marvel characters. Speaking to Times Now, he said that despite theories, the worlds of Venom, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man were different. He stressed that his Venom 3 character Rex Strickland isn't connected to his role in Doctor Strange.
'They are completely separate...'
Ejiofor further clarified the distinction between his characters in different films. "I loved being part of this film. These characters are really extraordinary," he said. "The part I play in this film is nothing to do with the part I play in other films. They are completely separate," he added, dismissing any theories of a crossover or connection between his roles across the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Ejiofor's role and collaboration in 'Venom: The Last Dance'
In Venom: The Last Dance, the third installment of the Venom series, Ejiofor plays General Rex Strickland. He said he was excited to work with co-actor Juno Temple in this "extraordinary franchise." Describing their roles, he shared, "We are kind of part of this secret facility. It's very exciting. It's tense kind of relationship and dynamic. Juno is more the science and I'm the militarian."
'Venom: The Last Dance' received positive reviews post-premiere
Venom: The Last Dance, which had its world premiere in New York on October 21, has been receiving rave reviews from fans and film critics alike. Many have even called it the best offering in the franchise yet. The positive response only adds to the anticipation for its worldwide release where audiences will get to see Ejiofor's unique character portrayal as Strickland. It hit Indian theaters on Friday.
