Katherine Hahn's character initially appeared in Westview as Wanda's neighbor Agnes, but it was eventually revealed that she was actually the witch Agatha Harkness.
Agatha is a centuries-old magical wizard. In the MCU, she met Wanda, who became the Scarlet Witch, and was defeated by her.
's upcoming Agatha Harkness spin-off episode reveals that the character's story in the MCU timeline isn't quite over yet.
Agatha Harkness was also the one who brought Wanda and the Book of Darkness together, setting off a series of events that ultimately led to the death of Scarlet Witch in "The Multiverse of Madness."
After defeating Agatha in WandaVision, Wanda trapped her in Agnes' persona. "It's Always Agatha" will likely reveal the story of Agatha Harkness after the events of "WandaVision."
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"Always Agatha" has finally confirmed its MCU release schedule, announcing that it will premiere in September 2024, after a series of delays and setbacks. The news' connection to the plot and characters of "WandaVision" makes "Always Agatha" even more important on the release schedule.
Beyond that, one of the biggest news about the Agatha Harkness spin-off is that it's undergoing another name change, from Agatha: House of Harkness in July 2022 to 2023 "Agatha: Witch of Chaos" in September 2024, and finally the name "Always Agatha" was confirmed in May 2024. The director of
has also been confirmed, and will be directed by Rachel Goldberg ("Resident Evil"), Gandeya Montero (" Wednesday ") and screenwriter Jacques Shafir. The show has also been postponed from its previously expected premiere in 2023 and is now expected to premiere in late 2024.
release date
May 2024, there are new announcements for several MCU series, including the first two episodes of "Always Agatha," which will premiere on September 18, 2024. This is in line with previous discussions about the "WandaVision" branch series expected to premiere at the end of 2024, and ensures that the series will end before the end of the year.
Considering that It's Always Agatha was first announced in 2021, that means the series went through quite the production process from start to finish. However, given the turmoil in the MCU series since its debut on Disney+, this longer production cycle may make "Always Agatha" more worth looking forward to.
Continuing the story of WandaVision
With the success of WandaVision and Kathryn Hahn's breakout role, rumors began to circulate about the possibility of an Agatha Harkness spin-off series. While the rumors were slowly being confirmed, Hahn himself denied any news about the series.
Finally, in November 2021, it was confirmed that the MCU villain would get his own series, with Hahn returning to the series.
"WandaVision" screenwriter Jacques Shafir has also confirmed that he will return as a screenwriter. As part of a deal to develop new Disney+ projects, the show has been announced as one of the fifth phase series to premiere on Disney+. one.
Possible Casting
It has been confirmed that the Agatha Harkness spin-off will feature several actors who have already appeared in "WandaVision", including Emma Culafield, Debra... Joe Rapp and David Lengel, who played Westview residents in the series.
Also returning is Kate Forbes, who plays Agatha's mother Evanora Harkness in a flashback scene. Aubrey Plaza is the biggest new character, and she joins other MCU newcomers in the cast, including Joe Rourke, Mariah DeGia, Sahir Zamata, Patty LuPone, and Leigh Ann.
So far, only Sahir Zamata and Patty LuPone have been confirmed, playing Marvel Comics witches Jennifer Kyle and Lilia Kadru respectively.
Marvel viewers are also speculating whether Joe Locke will play Wiccan in the show. In addition to paving the way for MCU's Young Avengers, Wiccan's official debut in MCU may also lead to more adaptations.
There's also the question of whether Wanda Maximoff will appear in the show. Elizabeth Olsen has denied claims that she will appear in the show, but that doesn't completely rule out the possibility of the Scarlet Witch showing up in some way.
However, currently Wanda's future in the MCU is uncertain, as most likely, she is dead. Therefore, it's unlikely that news of her resurrection was withheld from being revealed in the show.
Possible story information
The spin-off series, through its mysterious trailer, only revealed that the story will revolve around a central theme: Agatha, a power-hungry witch, is plotting to assemble a new army of A coven of witches to revive her magic.
This move not only adds a just-right touch of witchcraft to the work, but is also a tribute to Kathryn Hahn's brilliant achievements in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
In fact, such a setting may allow the drama "Always Agatha" to enter many areas in the MCU that have not been touched by other dramas. It is like a magic thread, cleverly passing through "Wanda" "Vision" closely connects all story lines with previous works, building a more colorful Marvel world.
The spin-off series isn't just a continuation of Agatha's storyline in "WandaVision," it's also aiming to delve deeper into the character's colorful comic book roots, bringing together those who have long been The characters Marvel fans have been waiting for are brought into the magnificent Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Imagine what kind of thrilling growth Franklin Richards, Sue and Reed Richards' mysterious son with cosmic powers and the ability to change reality, will show under Agatha's careful supervision. story.
In addition, the spin-off series may also reveal Agatha's past cooperation with teams such as Liberty's Daughters or Mystery Division, allowing the audience to have a glimpse of her little-known adventures and feel her past loyalty and betrayal, love and loss.
Harkness also has ties to the X-Men and even Doctor Doom. In other words, what Agatha's story will be has yet to be determined, but all the potential is exciting.
While it's uncertain whether Wanda will return in "Agatha," MCU Phase 5 may introduce several new sorcerers into the multiverse.
The inclusion of so many characters from the original Westview seems to hint that Agatha will break Wanda's spell and realize that she doesn't quite belong to Agnes.
