Spoilers for Agatha All Alongside lies forward, so learn on accordingly.
A recent crop of younger actors is coming into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and what units them other than a few of their veteran display companions is that they grew up with the franchise. Ms. Marvel’s Iman Vellani and Physician Unusual’s Xochitl Gomez are such stars. One other one who falls into that class is Joe Locke, who performs Teen/Billy Kaplan on Agatha All Alongside. In reality, the actor is such a giant fan that at one level, he tried to sneak onto the set of the upcoming Thunderbolts* and, as a fellow fan, I completely recognize that degree of fandom.
Whereas doing press for the most recent MCU-set present, the Heartstopper star was requested about his favourite movie within the continuity. He went on to disclose that the one he enjoys probably the most is 2021’s Black Widow, which contains a deep dive into the character of Natasha Romanoff. The Scene Stealers podcast co-host then identified how nice Florence Pugh (who performs Yelena Belova) is within the movie and expressed his pleasure for her return as a member of the Thunderbolts* forged. That’s when the British actor recalled his try to enter the set:
They began filming that simply after we completed. So I used to be like – someday they had been on the identical set as us, so I used to be attempting to sneak up on the units. They had been like, ‘Go away, go away!’ And I used to be like, ‘What, I simply need to take a look.’
Actually, he’s identical to me as a result of, if I’d been in proximity to the set, I’d have completely tried to get a peek as effectively. Safety for these specific productions, after all, is notoriously tight, and even franchise stars aren’t essentially granted entry to sure materials. Nonetheless, I completely recognize Joe Locke’s love of the franchise and eagerness to study extra about one of many many upcoming Marvel motion pictures on the slate. What I additionally love is that younger Locke actually will get to reside out many MCU followers’ dream, which he additionally mentioned within the YouTube clip:
[It’s] unbelievable. It looks like very ‘pinch me’ and not likely actual. I really feel like… it’s each child’s dream. So dwelling it…
The Emmy nominee has definitely made his mark on the franchise so far, as he emerged as a fan favourite attributable to his flip as Billy Kaplan – a reincarnation of Wanda Maximoff and Imaginative and prescient’s son, Billy Maximoff. That main “Teen” reveal had followers freaking out and for good motive, as a result of the rising actor completely crushed it. His tenure on this franchise is seemingly simply starting, as Billy seems poised to play a major position transferring ahead. So chances are high that, sooner or later, the Sweeney Todd alum would possibly discover himself on the opposite aspect of a scenario involving a closed Marvel set.
Because the Thunderbolts* trailer suggests, this movie may very well be one of many MCU’s most bombastic entries but. It’s set to deliver collectively Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, John Walker and a bunch of different antiheroes, who will full covert missions. The Jake Schreier-helmed flick must be thrilling, and I’m excited to see what it affords. And, if Joe Locke is the fan that I believe he’s, I’m positive he’ll be seated in a theater to observe it following his failed try to go to the set.
MCU devotees can stay up for seeing Thunderbolts* when it opens in theaters on Might 2 as a part of the 2025 film schedule. Within the meantime, try Joe Locke’s efficiency as Billy Kaplan by streaming Agatha All Alongside utilizing a Disney+ subscription.