Michael Waldron: Last News

Doctor Strange writer Michael Waldron has opened up about how he's giving a new spin on the classic comic book character in a new interview.The screenwriter revealed to Vanity Fair that the character's newest iteration was inspired both by the late chef and writer Anthony Bourdain and the legendary actor Harrison Ford, 78.Benedict Cumberbatch, 44, will be reprising his role in the upcoming sequel Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness, which is expected in theaters in 2022.

Benedict Cumberbatch‘s Doctor Strange will be a little bit different in the next movie, titled Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

If you don’t already, you should know writer Michael Waldron if only because his career has greatly accelerated in the last two years. Originally working with Dan Harmon and as a writer on “Rick and Morty,” he quickly fast-tracked: he became the head writer on Marvel’s “Loki,” then was recruited to do a major rethink/rewrite on “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness,” and also penned an untitled “Star Wars” movie the Marvel boss Kevin Feige.

Writer/producer Michael Waldron might be the most envied writer of the genre geek world. After working on “Rick and Morty” and being part of the Dan Harmon animated universe, his career accelerated fast.

For someone that hasn’t had a Marvel Studios project of his see release yet, Michael Waldron finds himself at the center of a lot of the questions surrounding Phase 4. This comes from the fact that the writer-creator of “Loki” is also a credited writer on “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and is said to be working on Season 2 of “Loki” already.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is broken up into several “Phases.” Phase 1 (ending with “Avengers” in 2012) sort of acts as the introduction to the universe and the idea of connected continuity. Phase 2 built on the success of the previous films and introduced weirder concepts (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” for example).

Loki showed an exclusive new sneak peek at the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards this evening.

UPDATED, 9:20 AM: Disney+ has moved up the premiere date for Marvel Studios‘ Loki. The series now will debut Wednesday, June 9, two days earlier than its initial June 11 date. New episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays.

Look, “GLOW” is over at Netflix, and many fans are heartbroken about that, but maybe “Heels,” a new pro-wrestling show over at STARZ, might be able to fill the gap for you. The new original series starring Stephen Amell (“Arrow“) and Alexander Ludwig (“Vikings“) a story about the men and women who pursue their dreams in the world of professional small-town wrestling.

The independent wrestling world is the setting for the new Starz original drama series Heels, which released its official trailer and key art today.

Well over a year after it was first announced as being in development, the new Star Wars film from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has found its writer.As reported by Deadline, the new film is to be written by Michael Waldron, celebrated writer and Emmy winner who is no stranger to Feige's Marvel Cinematic Universe.Waldron, the scribe behind 2022's sequel Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness, had recently signed a deal with Disney, the owner of both the Star Wars and Marvel brands.

Marvel boss Kevin Feige has signed up Michael Waldron, Loki executive producer and writer, for his new Star Wars movie.Waldron, who previously worked on Rick and Morty and Community, will write the screenplay for the movie which will take place in a new era after The Rise of Skywalker, according to Variety.Along with his duties on the Disney+ series Loki, Waldron also wrote the forthcoming Doctor Strange sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.It’s known that Feige is a huge Star Wars fan, having previously admitted that he included a reference to the iconic franchise in every phase two Marvel movie.Speaking to CinemaBlend, he previously admitted: “So is this a spoiler for Ant-Man… not really. I’m obsessed with Star Wars.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterMarvel Studios chief Kevin Feige’s highly anticipated “Star Wars” project just took a big step forward, with “Loki” executive producer and writer Michael Waldron signing on to write the screenplay, Variety has confirmed.Waldron’s work on the “Star Wars” movie is part of a larger deal he’s signed with Disney, suggesting a long-term relationship with the company and its live-action divisions.

As we’ve seen with The Russo Brothers, James Gunn, Taika Waititi, and others, if Kevin Feige likes to work with you, he’ll keep hiring you for projects. And apparently, that favor has been given to Michael Waldron, who has reportedly just signed the biggest deal of his career, putting him smack dab in the center of both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the “Star Wars” franchise.

The upcoming Star Wars movie developed and produced by Marvel‘s Kevin Feige now has a writer!

EXCLUSIVE: After penning Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness and serving as head writer and exec producer on the upcoming Disney Plus series Loki, Michael Waldron is looking to stay in business with Walt Disney Studios in a big way. Sources tell Deadline Waldron has been set to write a new Star Wars feature film that Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer, Marvel, will develop and produce for Lucasfilm and Disney. This just one part of the recent deal Waldron signed with the studios that will keep him in business with Disney for some time.

EXCLUSIVE: Jag alum David James Elliott and Joel Murray (Mad Men) are set for recurring roles opposite Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig in Heels, Starz’s eight-episode hourlong drama set in the outrageous world of independent professional wrestling.

Disney’s news-packed Investor Day provided first glimpse at Loki, Marvel’s upcoming series starring Tom Hiddleston as the trickster demi-god and brother to Thor.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Trey Tucker (What Lies Below) and Robby Ramos (Snowfall) are set for recurring roles opposite Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig and Mary McCormack in Heels, Starz’s eight-episode hourlong drama set in the outrageous world of independent professional wrestling.Written by Michael Waldron, with Mike O’Malley as showrunner, Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), war over their late father’s legacy.

‘prominent’ role in Marvel’s upcoming Loki series for Disney Plus.We last saw Loki killed off by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, although a little bit of time travel will see him land right back on the silver screen.Tom Hiddleston is also set to appear in the show in the role of the trickster god and Thor’s (played by Chris Hemsworth) brother, so we can only imagine how epic it sounds.The series is being executive produced by Kevin Feige, with Michael Waldron and Kate Herron serving as executive producers.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVEXCLUSIVE: Mary McCormack has been tapped as a lead opposite Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig in Heels, Starz’s eight-episode hourlong drama set in the outrageous world of independent professional wrestling.Written by Michael Waldron, with Mike O’Malley as showrunner, Heels is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small town pro wrestling. Set in a close-knit Georgia community, it follows a family-owned wrestling promotion as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), war over their late father’s legacy.