WandaVision will indeed have its spin-off centered on this character, this much we know

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to get even more witchy. Empire magazine has unveiled the first official image from “Agatha All Along,” the highly anticipated spinoff series that’s born out of the smash hit “WandaVision.”

That’s it, we finally have a first glimpse of the WandaVision spin-off, centered on the character of Agatha Harkness. The image shows Kathryn Hahn reprising her Emmy-nominated role as Agatha, surrounded by a cast of new faces. Creator Jac Schaeffer describes this eclectic group as “a disparate mix of witches“, each bringing its own flavor to the magical infusion. Joining Hahn are Patti LuPone as Lilia, Sasheer Zamata as Jennifer, and Ali Ahn as Alice. Debra Jo Rupp returns to the MCU, swapping her “WandaVision” role as Westview resident Mrs. Hart for that of a mysterious new witch named Sharon.

The scene captured in the first image is enigmatic but captivating. The witches stand united, staring intently into a luminous blue abyss. What mystical secrets or imminent threats lurk within its depths?

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What do we know about the series dedicated to Agatha Harkness?

While plot details are not revealed, Schaeffer gives some hints about the dynamics at play. What they have in common is that they are witches without alliances. “, explains Schaeffer. “ Witches are defined by deception, betrayal, wickedness, and selfishness. What do you do when you have a group of witches who [démontrent] these notions, and you need them to work together? “.

This concept promises rich narrative potential, exploring themes of trust, loyalty and the complexity of forging alliances between natural rivals. Schaeffer also suggests that “Agatha All Along” will free itself from traditional witch codesjust as “WandaVision” played with sitcom conventions. We play a lot with preconceived ideas about witches “, he said.

So fans can expect more than just spells and intrigue. The creative team behind Agatha’s iconic song “It Was Agatha All Along,” Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, are back to create new musical numbers. This suggests that the series will retain the spirit that made “WandaVision” so successful. Unlike WandaVision , which won’t have a second season, the new series is set to premiere on Disney+ on September 18, 2024. We’ll likely know more by then.