WhileWandaVisionmarkedElizabeth Olsen’s first outing as Wanda Maximoff as the lead in her own project, there was one person who perhaps proved the true breakout of the series. That person is, of course,Kathryn Hahnwho stole the show as Agatha Harkness, musical sequence and all. After Agatha’s exploits took the internet by storm, Marvel announced that the fan favorite character would headline her own Disney+ show. Now, as a trailer for the upcoming series has been released, fans are invited to return to Westview inAgatha All Along.
When fans last saw Agatha, she had unveiled herself as the mastermind behind the events ofWandaVision, driven by jealousy over Wanda’s natural ability to control magic. Following the show’s climactic battle, Wanda left Agatha trapped inWestview, forcing her to live out her days as Agnes, the character she portrayed in Wanda’s fabricated TV show.
Announced back at2022’s San Diego Comic-Con, the show was initially titledAgatha: House of Harkness, though this was later changed many, many times, withfilming on the seriesbeginning in November 2022. Made up of nine episodes,Agatha All Alongstars Hahn as its titular witch alongsideHeartstopper’sJoe Locke, as well asEmma Caulfield FordandParks and Rec’sAubrey Plaza. Joining them isDebra Jo Ruppand theater legendPatti LuPone, who confessed toDeadlinethat she was “still not familiar” with the MCU, admitting that she “had to watchWandaVisiontwice to figure it out.” Taking the lead on the project as writer and director of the show isJac Shaeffer, who returns after working as creator and executive producer onWandaVision. LuPone described the director as “so talented,” adding that she was “having a blast on set,” with “an extraordinary cast of women.”
‘Agatha All Along’ Will Feature Musical Numbers
One of the most unforgettable moments fromWandaVisionwas Hahn’s viral musical number, and LuPone has confirmed that this musical element will carry over into the new show. Speaking toThe Hollywood Reporter, the stage icon revealed that the upcoming series would feature original songs fromRobert LopezandKristen Anderson-Lopez, the writers of the Emmy Award-winning “Agatha All Along”, performed by the witches of the coven. LuPone had previously found herself in hot water with Marvel. However, after being told off for revealing spoilers about her role in the show, as well as those of her co-stars; sherevealed"Well, I got in trouble. Marvel security said ‘Patti! No more talking.’ They were nice about it, because they saw how enthusiastic I am about it. What are they are gonna say?"
Agatha All Alongwill be released on Disney+ on September 18. Check out the new trailer above.
