Agatha All Along: Marvel fans are abuzz with a wild new theory about Agatha Harkness: some believe she may have sacrificed her own child to obtain the Darkhold! According to this speculation, the only remnant of her child is a lock of hair kept in her signature pendant. If true, this would add a haunting depth to Agatha’s already intricate character and heighten the drama in the upcoming Agatha: Coven of Chaos series.
Jac Schaeffer, the former showrunner of WandaVision and now at the helm of Agatha All Along, has become accustomed to the whirlwind of fan theories. While these speculations used to cause her great anxiety, especially during WandaVision‘s debut, she has learned to manage them. The new series, featuring Kathryn Hahn reprising her role as Agatha, promises to be packed with twists and surprises, much like its predecessor. However, with twists come an avalanche of fan theories.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Schaeffer recalled how unnerving fan theories were during her early Marvel days. Prior to WandaVision‘s release, fans were convinced Mephisto would appear in the show, possibly played by Al Pacino, and that Reed Richards would make an early MCU entrance before Fantastic Four: First Steps was even announced.
Agatha All Along Fan Theories and Reactions
Schaeffer also discussed the dual pressures she now faces during press tours for Agatha All Along keeping the show’s secrets intact while also avoiding the accidental overhyping of minor details, which could fuel even more incorrect fan theories.
Kathryn Hahn, on the other hand, confessed her surprise at Agatha’s popularity, never expecting the character to become a fan-favourite villain, let alone lead her own series. Reflecting on her breakout role in WandaVision, and the viral success of the track “Agatha All Along,” Hahn admitted, “You never know how anything’s gonna land.” Her success has firmly established her in the MCU.
Anticipation for the show is building, especially following the stunning “Ballad of the Witches Road” sequence, which fans have praised as one of Marvel’s finest moments. The scene’s masterful direction and intense storytelling have drawn comparisons to some of the most iconic sequences in the MCU.
Now, even the Marvel insiders who once dismissed Agatha: Coven of Chaos as “trash” are taking notice, as the show receives an influx of glowing early reviews.
