Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' showrunner reveals what inspired the spin-off!
What's the story
The upcoming Marvel series Agatha All Along is set to bring the beloved WandaVision character back to the small screen.
However, Agatha Harkness's cultural influence extends far beyond the confines of Disney+, reaching as far as a drag brunch in Minneapolis!
Showrunner Jac Schaeffer shared with SFX magazine how this unique celebration of their show deeply moved her and served as inspiration for the spin-off.
Emotional response
Showrunner moved by unique celebration of 'WandaVision'
Schaeffer expressed her deep emotional response to the WandaVision-themed drag brunch, stating during the interview, "It was so beautiful and thrilling to have our show celebrated in this way."
"I could cry thinking about it."
"I have thought about that drag brunch most days making Agatha All Along. I wanted this show to be worthy of that type of fandom and adulation," she added.
Cast reaction
Kathryn Hahn echoed showrunner's sentiments
Kathryn Hahn, who reprises her role as Agatha in the spin-off, echoed Schaeffer's sentiments.
She recalled her co-star Elizabeth Olsen's (who played Wanda Maximoff) reaction to the drag brunch, saying, "I remember Lizzie being, like, 'Well, we've made it.' It was the coolest homage."
This unique celebration of WandaVision clearly had a profound impact on both the cast and crew of the show.
Series details
'Agatha All Along' plot and cast details
Agatha All Along follows the titular witch as she embarks on a journey down the legendary Witches Road to regain her powers.
The show boasts a star-studded cast including Joe Locke, Ali Ahn, Sasheer Zamata, Debra Jo Rupp, and Patti LuPone.
Earlier, the trailer revealed a genre-blending storyline as Harkness investigates Wanda's death and reunites with old sorceress friends to regain her power.
The series is set to premiere with two episodes on Disney+ on September 18.