What If...? | |
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Season 2 | |
Starring | Jeffrey Wright |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of episodes | 9 |
Release | |
Original network | Disney+ |
Season chronology | |
The second season of the American animated anthology series What If...?, based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name, explores alternate timelines in the multiverse that show what would happen if major moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe films occurred differently. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The season is produced by Marvel Studios, with A. C. Bradley serving as head writer and Bryan Andrews directing.
Jeffrey Wright stars as the Watcher, who narrates the series, alongside many MCU film actors reprising their roles. Development of the season began by December 2019.
The second season is expected to premiere in 2022.
Cast and characters
The series is narrated by Jeffrey Wright as the Watcher, a member of the alien Watcher race who observes the multiverse.[citation needed] Each episode features different versions of characters from the MCU films, with many actors reprising their roles for the series.[1][additional citation(s) needed] Cynthia McWilliams and Mick Wingert reprise their respective roles of Gamora and Tony Stark from the first season finale in an episode that was cut from the first season due to production delays.[2]
Production
Development
In December 2019, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that work had already begun on a second 10-episode season of What If...?.[3] However, because of the production delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during the first season, the first two seasons will each have nine episodes. Executive producer Brad Winderbaum explained that the proposed tenth episode of the first season,[4] centered on versions of Tony Stark and Gamora first seen in the first season finale,[5][6] would not have been completed in time, and will be included in the second season. The episodes are approximately 30 minutes in length.[4] A. C. Bradley and Bryan Andrews return as head writer and director, respectively.[7]
Writing
While development of the second season was beginning, Captain Carter became the character that the writers wanted to continue to revisit every season to continue her story after she had "bubbled up" in the first season as a prominent character.[8] Some of the 20 other concepts not chosen from the first season's initial 30 will appear in the second, with Winderbaum noting that since those were initially conceived, "the world's changed and the fictional Marvel Universe has changed" which would allow for new ideas to be presented as well.[9][10] Characters introduced in Phase Four of the MCU will also be featured in the season,[11] which will show alternate storylines of Phase Four films.[12]
Casting and voice recording
Marvel's plan for the series was to have actors who portray characters in the MCU films reprise their roles in What If...?[1] In January 2021, Frank Grillo revealed that he had to return the following month to record more episodes as Brock Rumlow.[13]
Release
The second season will debut on Disney+ in 2022.[14] It will consist of nine episodes.[4]
References
- ^ a b Sciretta, Peter (March 12, 2019). "Exclusive: Marvel Studios Producing 'What If' TV Series For Disney+". /Film. Archived from the original on March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ Lethbridge, Thomas (October 6, 2021). "What If…? Episode 9 Cast Guide: Every New & Returning MCU Character". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (December 19, 2019). "Kevin Feige Reveals What If...? Has More Episodes Than Marvel Studios' Other Disney+ Series". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (August 2, 2021). "Exclusive: Marvel's 'What If...?' Episode Count Revealed — And It's Not What You Think". Collider. Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ Bucksbaum, Sydney (September 28, 2021). "Marvel's What If…? team reveals season 1 finale intel: There's 'a bigger plan'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (October 6, 2021). "Inside Marvel's 'What If…?' Finale, Season 2 Plans and the T'Challa Spinoff That Never Was". Variety. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (November 12, 2021). "Disney+ Day: All The Streamer's Film & TV News From Premiere Dates To Series Orders". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (August 2, 2021). "Captain Carter is the Crux of Marvel's 'What If...?' Animated Series and Will Return in Future Seasons". /Film. Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ Pulliam-Moore, Charles (August 2, 2021). "Marvel's Captain Carter Will Connect Each Multiversal Season of What If". io9. Archived from the original on August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Deckelmeier, Joe (August 7, 2021). "EP Brad Winderbaum Interview: Marvel's What If". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Silliman, Brian (August 9, 2021). "'What If...?' writer & director on how the alt Marvel series tended to accidentally run into future MCU plans". Syfy Wire. Archived from the original on August 10, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
- ^ Plainse, Josh (August 21, 2021). "Marvel's What If Season 2 Confirmed To Include Phase 4 Movies". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
- ^ Lawrence, Gregory (January 11, 2021). "Exclusive: Frank Grillo Returning to MCU as Crossbones in 'What If...?'". Collider. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Lang, Brad (March 14, 2022). "Marvel's What If...? Season 2 Confirmed For 2022". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
External links
- What If...? at IMDb