First Look at Daniel Craig’s Deleted Doctor Strange 2 Hero

It’s no secret that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was an ever-changing blockbuster that suffered greatly from directorial changes and the pandemic. Among the most fluctuating elements came Earth-838’s Illuminati, which went through a number of iterations before landing on the final six members.
From Ghost Rider to Iron Man, Marvel Studios considered many characters from the elite roster of heroes, including Thor’s brother Balder the Brave. The Asgardian warrior was slated to be played by James Bond’s Daniel Craig until the actor exited the project due to rising COVID-19 cases in the UK at the time.
Craig’s departure opened the doors for John Krasinski’s Mr. Fantastic to replace him on the Illuminati during reshoots, with Balder the Brave never making it past concept stages. One artist already revealed a peak at the Asgardian and now he has offered a closer look at his gorgeous costume.
Marvel Reveals Daniel Craig’s Deleted Doctor Strange 2 Hero
In a recent post on Instagram, concept artist Darrell Warner revealed a new look at Daniel Craig’s Balder the Brave, who was originally set to appear as a member of the Illuminati in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Although Warner confirmed Balder made it “no further than this watercolor,” he did appear to corroborate the reports that the character was cut due to Craig’s exit from the project. The concept artist noted that those who want to know the story behind the deleted character can “look it up online:”
An up-close look at the watercolor clearly showcases Craig’s face in the Asgardian costume, seemingly confirming the character’s appearance was built around the James Bond star from the beginning.