Kathryn Hahn reprises her iconic role as Agatha Harkness in the WandaVision spinoff series.
Disney unveiled the official poster and debut trailer for the highly anticipated film at its annual D23 Expo event earlier this month. Marvel Studios has released a tantalizing one-minute teaser that has fans frantically speculating about the potential identity of one character, which could potentially join the ranks of the Young Avengers.
The nine-episode collection, starring Kathryn Hahn, is part of the TV series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), coming after S2 and . Since 2021, has been in development, officially announced in November of that year, inspired by Hahn’s breakout performance as nosy neighbor Agnes – but secretly a powerful witch named Agatha Harkness who was conspiring to steal Wanda’s power? The plot twist’s unexpected surprise impressed audiences everywhere, sending shockwaves and sparking enthusiastic discussions that went viral with lightning speed. ended with Wanda victorious, having finally outsmarted Agatha and emerged triumphant, while the Scarlet Witch was left powerless and humiliated, forced to abandon her supervillain persona and revert to her mundane life as a suburban busybody known only as Agnes. This new collection takes up where Agatha left off, and as such, we will anticipate a thrilling continuation of her story. Per the official premise:
Agatha Harkness, notorious for her cunning and guile, finds herself drained of her usual vitality after a mysterious gothic teenager unexpectedly assists in shattering the distortive spell that had left her enfeebled. As she stands before him, her curiosity is kindled by his impassioned plea to embark upon the enigmatic Witches’ Highway, a mystical odyssey renowned for testing witches’ mettle and yielding the one thing they most desire – the missing piece of their own mystic puzzle. Together, Agatha and the enigmatic teenager assemble a resolute coterie, embarking on a journey down the winding, serpentine stretch of The Highway.
Alongside Hahn, the ensemble cast includes Aubrey Plaza as Rio Vidal, a warrior witch with unyielding determination; Joe Locke as Billy, a teenage acquaintance who finds himself entangled in the mystical world; Patti LuPone as Lilia Calderu, a 450-year-old Sicilian witch whose ancient wisdom holds secrets and mysteries; Sasheer Zamata embodies the enigmatic sorceress Jennifer Kale, whose magical prowess is matched only by her captivating allure; Ali Ahn brings to life Alice, a witch with a subtle yet potent power that resonates deeply; and Miles Gutierrez-Riley portrays Billy’s boyfriend, whose quiet strength and loyalty anchor the narrative. Debra Jo Rupp reprises her iconic role as Sharon Davis, affectionately known as Mrs. In a clever twist within the show’s meta-sitcom narrative, Hart finds himself transforming into a part of Agatha’s coven. Here are the additional cast members reprising their roles: Emma Caulfield Ford as Sarah Proctor (aka “Dottie Jones”); David Payton as John Collins (“Herb”); David Lengel as Harold Proctor (“Phil Jones”); Asif Ali as Abilash Tandon (“Norm”); Amos Glick, pizza supply man Dennis; Kate Forbes as Agatha’s mother, Evanora; and Brian Brightman as the Eastview, New Jersey sheriff.
This newest teaser unfolds as Billy enthusiastically confesses to Agatha, now freed from her spell, revealing he’s privy to an “egregious quantity” about her; his fascination stems from uncovering her past during the Salem days, a period marked by Agatha’s absorption of all magical power within her coven, resulting in the demise of her own mother. Billy holds a deep respect for Agatha’s remarkable feat: being the sole survivor of the treacherous Witches’ Highway. As she inquires about his identity, a mystical force swiftly descends upon him, ensnaring his lips with an enchanted script that distorts any attempt at coherent speech. Naturally Agatha finds this intriguing.
On the condition that the cursive script resembles an ornate “M” (or potentially a combination mark resembling “W” and “V”), Billy’s followers are drawn to Wanda Maximoff – a younger iteration of Billy Kaplan, who later evolves into Wiccan, a member of the Young Avengers, one of Wanda and Vision’s twin sons. When Wanda ended her reality-warping spell at the end of ‘s finale, those sons effectively ceased to exist. Does the concept of existential stasis have any bearing on the cinematic universe’s perpetual motion? The twins have made a triumphant return to the comic book universe, with Tommy undergoing a transformative metamorphosis into the high-speed persona known as Velocity.
The first two episodes of Drop will premiere on Disney+ on September 18, 2024, followed by a weekly rollout through November 6, 2024. This eerie entertainment seems perfectly timed to delight audiences this Halloween season?
