Rumor about Tom Cruise in Doctor Strange debunked
The idea that Tom Cruise would appear as a variant of Iron Man in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was entirely made up, according to the film’s screenwriter, Michael Waldron. The rumor, which spread widely before the movie’s 2022 release, claimed Cruise would play the "Superior Iron Man" and help the Illuminati fight the Red Sorceress.No scenes were shot with Tom Cruise
Waldron confirmed to Rolling Stone that no scenes were ever filmed with Cruise and that the rumor was completely fabricated. He explained that the idea never went beyond discussion and was not part of the film’s production.Tom Cruise was once considered for Iron Man
Waldron revealed that he had once asked Marvel’s head, Kevin Feige, about casting Cruise as Iron Man before Robert Downey Jr. got the role. However, scheduling conflicts prevented it, as Cruise was busy filming Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol at the time.Other notable cameos in the film
Despite the absence of Cruise, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness included several memorable guest appearances, such as Patrick Stewart as Professor X and John Krasinski as Mr. Fantastic.Tom Cruise’s recent success with Top Gun: Maverick
Cruise later starred in Top Gun: Maverick, which became a huge hit at the box office around the world, reassuring fans of his continued presence in major film roles.
