Here’s all we know about the new self-titled series starring the MCU villain Agatha—yes, it was Agatha all along.
In addition to becoming the inspiration for memes during her well-known time on WandaVision, Agatha Harkness now has her own program.
Agatha had been imprisoned by the chaos magic of the now-deceased Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, when we last left her in Westfield, New Jersey.
When Agatha’s spinoff debuts onDisney+, it will provide viewers a more in-depth look at both her past and the history of witchcraft in the MCU. What more secrets, perhaps, could lie ahead?
Is there a release date for Agatha?
Agatha is set to release in late 2024, but no official date has been announced.
However, this isn’t due to the recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, since Agatha is “on track for 2024 premiere,” as reported by Variety.
The series will now be called Agatha instead of its previous titles Coven of Chaos, House of Harkness, and Darkhold Diaries.
We also know that the show is set to have nine episodes in total.
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Agatha star Patti LuPone confirmed this episode count, stating that “all nine scripts” for the show “were written before [they] started” filming.
Agatha cast: Who’s in it, and are there any new characters?
Kathryn Hahn will be returning as the titular witch Agatha. She’ll also be joined by Wandavision cast member Emma Caulfield, who played the dual role of Sarah Proctor/Dottie Jones, who served as the social leader inside of Westview.
What’s more, in April 2023, Patti LuPone spilled some major details as she revealed she’ll be making her MCU debut as the witch Lilia Calderu. While appearing on an episode of The View, the Broadway icon opened up about her role while also revealing all about her co-stars.
I portray Lilia Calderu, a witch who presumably lives in the Marvel universe, in this coven of witches. She said, “I did some research on her and she’s hot, hot, hot. She has a great body and hair.” “I had no idea that there were witches or anything about the Marvel universe. In the Marvel universe, there are witches. Thus, we are a coven of witches, and the witches are Joe Locke, Aubrey Plaza, and Kathryn Hahn, who is a familiar, if anybody knows Heartstopper.
It was previously announced that Joe Locke, of Heartstopper fame, had been cast, with rumors circulating that he may be an alternate version of Wanda’s son Billy Maximoff, aka Wiccan.
Similarly, Variety reported on Aubrey Plaza’s arrival into the MCU in November of last year. Rio Vidal, an original character, will be portrayed by Plaza. Vidal is rumored to be a “green witch” and Agatha’s ex-partner.
Plaza is playing a character in a major comic book production for the first time. The actor, who is most recognized for portraying April Ludgate on Parks and Recreation, is well-known for her deadpan humor. Her casting brings her and Hahn back together since they were both employed at Parks and Recreation.
Saturday Night Live star Sasheer Zamata has also joined the cast as Sorceress Jennifer Kale.
In addition to these new additions, Deadline confirmed that Debra Jo Rupp, who played Mrs. Hart in WandaVision, would also appear in Agatha.
Are there plot details for Agatha?
No, there are currently no details about Agatha of yet. Under its earlier title, Agatha: House of Harkness, Marvel said the show will “reveal more about the character first introduced in Marvel Studios’ WandaVision.
“Jac Schaefer, who served as head writer and executive producer on WandaVision, returns for Agatha: House of Harkness. Be sure to hide all dogs named Sparky.”
As of the time of writing, no more story information have been confirmed. She was exposed in WandaVision as the cause of Wanda’s suffering and the one in charge of her reality in Westview, having been tempted to usurp her immense power for herself. We’ll probably follow her attempts to escape since the last time we saw her, she was sentenced to spend the rest of her life trapped in her own body as nosy neighbor Agnes.
However, a rumor from The Illuminerdi claims that Agatha will take place in Westview immediately following the events of WandaVision. Agatha will be set free from Wanda’s control by a new Coven of Witches, one of whom may be Aubrey Plaza, according to some rumors.
The musical aspects of Agatha’s persona are one WandaVision feature that fans are anticipating for in this new series. WandaVision’s song “Agatha All Along” shot to the top of the charts and quickly gained popularity among the public. Fortunately, it looks like this new program will do the same. Hahn said that Agatha could even have a few new songs that fans will find themselves singing nonstop.
Also, there are set to be references to other Disney properties within the story, such as The Princess Diaries, according to the below set photos:
Will Scarlet Witch be in Agatha?
One of the biggest unknowns about the show is whether or not Elizabeth Olsen will appear as Scarlet Witch in the series. In a recent interview with Deadline, Olsen was asked if she could hint when and if she will return to the MCU. “I don’t know ever how to answer these questions except, I think I’ll be back.”
This isn’t much to go off, but given how secretive the MCU is when it comes to future projects, it’s not surprising that Olsen isn’t prepared to give anything away. However, we’ll be sure to keep you updated if any news or confirmation about Olsen’s future in the MCU is revealed.
Marvel is yet to confirm if these plot details are in fact true so keep checking back here for any updates on what to expect from the plot of the show.
Is there a trailer for Agatha?
Unfortunately, there’s no trailer for Agatha right now, but Disney+ did release a teaser for the show. Check it out below:
Given the show’s late 2024 release date and the fact that it reportedly only started shooting recently, we’ll be waiting a while for any footage. For now, behind-the-scenes video for the series shows first look at the series and some of the main characters.
