Rachel McAdams: A Talent Waiting for the Right Role

If you’ve seen even a couple of Rachel McAdams’ films, you’d know the woman is a treasure trove of acting talent. Whether she’s cracking you up in Mean Girls or Game Night, or getting you in your feelings with The Notebook and About Time, she’s got the chops to keep an audience glued to the screen. Even in the hair-raising thriller Red Eye, she proved she could handle the spooky stuff. But when Marvel called for the first Doctor Strange, they made a choice that left many scratching their heads: they cast her as—wait for it—Dr. Christine Palmer, aka the lead’s ex-girlfriend. Ouch!

A Little More Than Just a Love Interest

McAdams did her absolute best to shine in what was essentially a supporting role, even getting to strut her stuff in the sequel, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, under the direction of Sam Raimi. But let’s be real: she was mostly there to cheer on Stephen Strange while he navigated his own dramatic development. Even Raimi seemed to feel the pinch of her underwhelming role, which is likely why he brought her forward into the lead for his upcoming horror-comedy flick, Send Help. He noted her brilliance, saying, “I promised myself that I would work with her again.” Here’s hoping he sticks to that promise!

So Many Great Roles, So Little Time

Now, it’s not like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) hasn’t sprinkled smaller roles across the board to tons of incredible actors. Just take a look at Stellan Skarsgård—poor guy has mostly played science-y stuff as Erik Selvig in both Thor and various Avengers flicks. Then there’s Ma Dong-seok, Barry Keoghan, and Angelina Jolie, vying for camera time in the ambitious yet misunderstood Eternals. And let’s not forget Sir Ben Kingsley—he was reduced to an MCU punchline before Wonder Man decided to give him some dignity back. The list goes on!

Fans Want More for McAdams!

But here’s the kicker: fans are riled up about how McAdams has been treated in the Doctor Strange series, and honestly, can you blame them? It’s like having the best slice of cheesecake and only being allowed to eat the crumbs. She’s not just a great actress; she would be fantastic in a variety of roles. Just close your eyes and picture her as Jean Grey, Mockingbird, or even the complicated Moira MacTaggert. Heck, wouldn’t she be an awesome Marvel villain too? Emma Frost, anyone? Talk about an easy casting decision!

The Multiverse Awaits!

In a multiverse filled with endless possibilities, there’s always a chance for a character revival. Although Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness did wrap up Christine and Stephen’s story nicely, Marvel has a knack for recycling their actors into other meaty roles, and it would be a downright tragedy not to give McAdams a chance at something truly juicy. Marvel, if you’re listening, let’s make this happen!