Get ready to crank up that catchy tune from WandaVision because our favorite witch is making a comeback! “Agatha All Along,” named after the iconic song, is set to make waves on Disney+ on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, as the latest live-action series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The nine-episode miniseries stars Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness; Patti LuPone as Lilia Calderu, another powerful witch; Aubrey Plaza as Rio Vidal, the Green Witch; Sasheer Zamata as Jennifer Kale, a sorceress of the Cult of Zhered-Na; Ali Ahn as Alice Wu-Gulliver, a witch specializing in protection (via abilities inherited from her mother per the comics), and Joe Locke, the goth teen.
“I adored WandaVision. In fact, I’d go so far as to say it’s my favorite Marvel live-action series, with Loki not far behind it,” self-proclaimed Marvel Fanatic junior Audrianna Robles said. “I love the sitcom homages, unbridled magic, and the cool CGI elements. Plus, Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda floors me every time I watch. What a performance. Hahn is also compelling as the delightfully wicked Agatha.”
Agatha Harkness, a character with deep roots in Marvel Comics, she’s one of many Stan Lee and Jack Kirby character creations. She first appeared in the 1970s. In the comics, she is depicted as an ancient and powerful witch with a long and storied past. Her character is known for her significant role in various Marvel storylines, including mentoring Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) in the art of magic. Agatha’s influence extends beyond her immediate interactions, touching on larger aspects of the Marvel Multiverse.
In the MCU, Agatha developed an interest in witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, bearing the distinction of being one of the original witches. For most of her comic run, she was an elderly woman; however, she eventually regained her youthful appearance. At one point, Agatha became a member of the Daughters of Liberty, an organization dedicated to protecting freedom for all.
Then, she met Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and took the latter under her wing. She trained Wanda on how to harness her magical abilities. Eventually, Agatha erased Wanda’s memories of her sons, Billy and Tommy, after it was revealed that Mephisto – Marvel’s version of the Devil – absorbed them.
During her long life, Agatha had a son, Nicholas Scratch, who became a major antagonist for the Fantastic Four.
In “WandaVision,” Agatha initially appeared as a friendly neighbor before revealing her true identity as a witch with a hidden agenda. Her role as an antagonist, with her charm and cunning personality, left a lasting impression on viewers. The series hinted at her involvement in ancient magical practices and her knowledge of powerful spells that could affect the very fabric of reality.
In the plot of “Agatha All Along,” somehow Agatha finds freedom from Wanda’s spell, which bound her to Westview, with the aid of a goth teen. He begs her to take him to the Witches’ Road, a plane only accessible to sorcerers. They piece together a coven to embark on this journey, where they must endure a series of trials to regain what they’ve lost.
With the show’s focus on dark magic and character development, Agatha All Along promises to offer a new and fresh perspective on one of Marvel’s most unhinged characters.
