Sam Raimi Casts McAdams in Send Help Lead Role

Director Sam Raimi has cast actress Rachel McAdams in the lead role of his latest film, "Send Help," after concluding that her previous performance in his 2022 Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," did not fully showcase her abilities.

McAdams portrayed Dr. Christine Palmer, the ex-girlfriend of the titular sorcerer played by Benedict Cumberbatch, in both the 2016 "Doctor Strange" and its sequel. In the latter, directed by Raimi, her character appeared in an alternate version amid the multiverse storyline, primarily supporting the protagonist's arc. Speaking to Total Film about their new collaboration, Raimi explained his decision to reunite with McAdams. "First, she was the perfect person because she's such a brilliant actress," he said. "I had a chance to work with her on my last film and saw how talented she was and actually underutilized, and I promised myself that I would work with her again. And then this film came up, and her warmth is wonderful."

"Send Help," a survival horror comedy written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, follows McAdams as Linda, an undervalued office worker who survives a plane crash and ends up stranded on...