Agatha All Alongside gives a definite story with greater than sufficient allure to face by itself. But it’s robust to neglect the truth that the present is a by-product of the acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe-set sequence WandaVision. That hyperlink was clear early on within the 2024 TV schedule entry, as Wanda Maximoff’s physique appeared within the pilot. Most likely received’t be shocked to listen to that Elizabeth Olsen, who performs Wanda, wasn’t really on set. Nonetheless, I used to be shook when the hair and make-up division heads instructed CinemaBlend how they made the double appear to be Olsen.
Cindy Welles and Vasilios Tanis – who headed Agatha’s hair and make-up groups, respectively – have been form sufficient to talk with me about their work. A query I had going into our chat was whether or not or not Wanda’s physique was portrayed by an actual, residing actor or whether or not a dummy of types was used. Tanis and Welles confirmed {that a} skilled skilled, who needed to keep “very nonetheless,” was used for that Agnes of Westview phase. That data alone was fascinating to me, however I used to be additionally intrigued by Welles’ feedback about styling the hair:
The hair was actually only a weft of hair that caught out from the, you realize – I do not keep in mind if she was when she was laying face down within the filth, if the hair caught out. I do not suppose it did. I do not suppose it popped out till the morgue. However that was actually only a weft of hair that we curled into the sample of what Wanda’s hair would have been.
On the floor, these might sound like minor particulars, but they’re really fairly vital in regard to sustaining continuity. Wanda’s hair is kind of distinct and, even when viewers solely see that curl within the morgue, it nonetheless has to look as her hair would in any other case. As somebody who tends to (over) analyze smaller components, I actually admire Cindy Welles and her group’s dedication to element. That dedication additionally extends to the efforts of the group led by Vasilios Tanis, who talked extra in regards to the touches that have been added to the physique double:
And, for me, it was similar to, principally, you realize, the way in which that they discovered the physique in a ditch and water within the mud. She simply needed to be soiled. So we used a number of filth, and we simply made certain that, you realize, we discovered somebody that sort of matched the physicality of Wanda as greatest as we may, as a result of we did not understand how a lot of it was going to be utilized. So we simply made certain that we have been true to the scene, so far as what the scene was dictating for the character to be portrayed as.
I personally didn’t discover it exhausting to purchase into the concept that the physique that was found by Agnes and her group of fellow legislation enforcement officers. They did certainly discover somebody with Elizabeth Olsen’s physicality, and kudos to that actor for successfully staying nonetheless. I’ll inform you who hasn’t been staying nonetheless, although – followers who wish to see Wanda Maximoff return!
There’s been a number of chatter as of late concerning the destiny of Ms. Maximoff, who was seemingly killed on the finish of 2022’s Physician Unusual within the Multiverse of Insanity. Even if her physique seemingly seems on Agatha All Alongside, the present doesn’t present a definitive reply on the previous Avenger’s mortality. As of late, there have even been rumors of a solo movie involving the heroine. One one that’s down for that film is Jac Schaeffer, who created WandaVision and its spinoff. Nothing has been confirmed simply but, although Kevin Feige’s newest Scarlet Witch feedback recommend that he and his collaborators have some curiosity in bringing the character again sooner or later.
Followers can solely hope that Wanda really returns in upcoming Marvel motion pictures or TV reveals. For proper now, although, let’s simply marvel (no pun supposed) on the unimaginable work that Cindy Welles, Vasilios Tanis and their co-stars did with the Agatha Harkness-centric sequence. You actually must be in your toes when engaged on an MCU manufacturing, and I’ve no drawback saying that these two trade execs, in collaboration with their colleagues, knocked it out of the park.
Agatha All Alongside’s total season is offered to stream now utilizing a Disney+ subscription, and you should utilize that very same membership to observe WandaVision. Do your self a favor by additionally maintaining observe of the upcoming Marvel TV reveals.