Xochitl Gomez

2022 - 5 - 6

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How Xochitl Gomez Defied Stereotypes and Prejudices As America ... (BELatina)

Despite having suffered cyber-bullying for her role as America Chavez, Xochitl Gomez knows how important her role in "Doctor Strange" is.

I’m so happy she is part of the MCU family, and I know she will be a great addition.” As reported by Variety, the premiere of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was initially scheduled for May 5 in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. A few weeks ago, the world was ready to enjoy the movie “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” — or so it seemed. It was a fun challenge exploring what a younger and less experienced America might be, but also hinting towards the serious leader she would soon become. As reported by The Direct, Gomez has been bombarded with attacks for her most recent Instagram post. At only 15 years old, Marvel newcomer Xochitl Gómez had to face cyber-harassment for her role.

'Doctor Strange 2' Stars Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez Discuss ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The 14-year-old MCU newcomer who plays America Chavez was targeted by online trolls, which is when her co-star stepped in, they explain in an interview with ...

So I was like, “Oh my gosh, I might have a shot at this!” So I did some stunt training for a full month, every other day for a couple hours, and then I did the test. Gomez: I did my first audition in February 2020, and then six months later, in August, I got my second audition, which was for a younger version of the character. Or did they hold some of them back for a while? All these actions lead to consequences in this movie. She has some trust issues, but throughout this film, we get to see her grow and learn to accept people. But Wong, who’s returning for his sixth Marvel Cinematic Universe appearance as Stephen Strange’s friend and current Sorcerer Supreme, also named Wong, remains excited for the world to meet Gomez and her multiverse-traveling superhero.

'Doctor Strange 2' Star Benedict Wong Defends Xochitl Gomez ... (Heroic Hollywood)

Benedict Wong has spoken out about the harassment his Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness co-star Xochitl Gomez has had to endure from trolls ...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hits theaters on May 6, 2022. The MCU unlocks the Multiverse and pushes its boundaries further than ever before. And it’s just pretty crazy that I get to be the one who plays America. Although, yes, my name may be circled within hate and stuff but it’s okay.” While it is devastating to see such hate being aimed at anyone, especially someone as young as Xochitl Gomez, Benedict Wong’s words here are incredibly powerful. America Chavez has two moms, which caused issues for the film in Saudi Arabia, where laws against homosexuality led to censors requesting that a scene referencing America’s same-sex parents be cut. It’s just huge,” said Gomez. “And I’m just so happy that Marvel has stuck to it and kept the scene in there.

Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez on 'Doctor Strange in the ... (Collider.com)

They also talk about filming the opening action scene and what would surprise MCU fans to learn about making a Marvel movie. Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez ...

In Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” the MCU unlocks the Multiverse and pushes its boundaries further than ever before. The screenplay was written by Michael Waldron. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” releases in U.S. theaters on May 6, 2022. With director Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opening in theaters around the world this weekend, I recently got to speak with Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez (America Chavez) about making the highly anticipated sequel.

'Doctor Strange 2' Interviews With Sam Raimi, Benedict Wong and ... (Cinema Blend)

Stars Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez join Director Sam Raimi to discuss the maddening new Marvel film.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Star Xochitl Gomez ... (Comicbook.com)

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is finally hitting theatres tonight, and the newest MCU movie will feature the return of Benedict Cumberbatch as ...

Being truthful to that and showcasing that, and that is not what the movie is about, but it is an important part of the character she becomes in the comics. "I think when people see the movie, much like it is in life, it is not any one thing that defines any one character," Kevin Feige added in a press conference. "As anyone would be, there was kind of a rabbit in the headlights at first, but she's grown and grown into this amazing character that everyone is going to see."

Xochitl Gomez Talks America Chavez In Multiverse of Madness (With Ashley And Company)

Marvel Comics fans are familiar with her but Multiverse of Madness marks the MCU debut of America Chavez. Xochitl Gomez's America will quickly become a ...

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is in theaters May 6. I think one thing that really helps is that she is 14, which is younger than she was in any of the comics. But in Multiverse of Madness she is a teenager just trying to figure out her life and her powers. Xochitl Gomez had a clear idea on how she wanted to portray America in this film in order to capture the fact this girl is not only a teen but also a complete newbie to the superhero world. It doesn’t take long for the sorcerer and Wong (Benedict Wong), now Sorcerer Supreme, to meet America in their world. Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) is having bizarre dreams, seeing America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) and a ponytailed version of himself running towards something and away from the gruesome monster chasing them.