Xochitl Gomez

Doctor Strange 2 star Xochitl Gomez, who plays America Chavez in the MCU movie, has explained one big change in the movie which is not in the comics.

All you can do is be there, just to let her know that I'm here for her if anything she needs. Stop being so out of breath, called her a lightweight at times..." So I think that Michael Waldron really had some freedom in introducing her in a new way," she explained.

By Javier Romualdo. Los Angeles, May 4 (EFE).- Xochitl Gomez is 16 and barely has any film credits to her name, but Marvel has put its confidence in her to ...

She went to her first audition after starring in “The Baby-Sitters Club” and spent six months not hearing anything more until then she was asked to do a second screen test. So I had to … look at the America in the comics and make her younger, less experienced,” the actress explained. You can do it.’ … So I’ve done martial arts ever since I was 12, … and once I got this new movie (I said) ‘Well, at least I do know some martial arts.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be debuting its first official lesbian Latina superhero, America Chavez, making Marvel history again.

It makes the idea of what it means to be super a quality anyone can have. “It’s huge that I get to represent these communities that maybe haven’t felt seen before,” Gomez said, according to Deadline. “And you really do see her—I mean, how do you miss her? Now, the character will be brought to life by Xochitl Gomez (Baby-Sitter’s Club).

The actor doesn't take kindly to people hating on his 16-year-old co-star.

He went on to reprise the character in several MCU films, including the recent record-breaking “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” You can check out our curated round-up of the reviews so far--including GameSpot's own review-- over here. It's not known how prominently America Chavez will feature in the film overall.

In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Xochitl Gomez plays an openly gay character, America Chavez.

Sam Raimi's direction, Danny Elfman’s background score, the action, and the cast’s performances, including Gomez's, are said to be the highlights of Doctor Strange 2, while the story has received some criticism. With Doctor Strange 2 reviews out now, fans have some idea of what to expect from the film. And I'm just so happy that Marvel has stuck to it and kept the scene in there. Xochitl Gomez is keeping her head high and paying no attention to her haters. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and several others have banned the film after Disney refused to censor brief LGBTQ+ references in Doctor Strange 2. When asked how she felt about Disney’s stance, Gomez commended the studio for not compromising on showing America Chavez’s sexuality in Doctor Strange 2.

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.

In' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Xochitl Gomez is debuting as LGBTQ+ Latina superhero America Chavez.'

“And you really do see her—I mean, how do you miss her? “I understand that certain lands have certain rules and I live in a land where our rules are that of inclusion,” she shared with the publication. “I think visibility at any age is incredibly important, whether you’re 10, 20, 30, or 80,” she said.

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.