Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along.
AfterAgatha All Along, partnering one newMCUhero with Doctor Strange could be the perfect way for Marvel Studios to redeem the Scarlet Witch after her recent spin as a villain in Phase 4. Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff has been on a tumultuous journey in the MCU, beginning with the death of her parents and HYDRA’s experiments in Sokovia, and culminating in her sacrifice to destroy the Darkhold inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. After theScarlet Witch’s death, another member of the Maximoff family has been continuing her story in the MCU.
Joe Locke’s character inAgatha All Alongwas originally known simply as “Teen,” with his real identity being kept hidden behind a magical sigil. He was soon confirmed to be the son of the Scarlet Witch, as Billy Maximoff’s soul had inhabited the recently-deceased body of William Kaplan after the Westview Hex was dismantled.Billy Maximoff officially became WiccaninAgatha All Along, and whileMarvel Studios has barely scratched the surface of the true range of his powers, he could uncover more abilities by teaming up with an established MCU hero.
Joe Locke Wants Billy Maximoff To Train Under Doctor Strange
Billy Maximoff Became Wiccan In Agatha All Along
At theend ofAgatha All Along, Agatha Harkness' sacrifice ensured Billy Maximoff’s survival, with Death allowing the young Wiccan to live on, despite considering him an"abomination.“Billy Maximoff’s survival means it’s very likely he’ll return in future MCU projects, and actor Joe Locke has revealed which MCU hero he wants to join forces with followingAgatha All Along(viaDeadline).Locke suggested Maximoff could"learn a lot from Doctor Strange,“which could be a fantastic connection to exploreafter the MCU’s Phase 4 storyline ended in tragedy for Wiccan’s mother, the Scarlet Witch.
I think Billy would learn a lot from Doctor Strange or someone. He’s such a young magic person who knows what they’re doing. Obviously, in the comics, they have a connection. So I think that would be cool, but who knows?
Agatha All Along’s Events Surely Got Doctor Strange’s Attention
As one of the world’s most powerful and notable magic-users, there’s no doubt that the events ofAgatha All Alongwould have caught the attention of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange.Strange knew about the Scarlet Witch’s actions in Westview inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, so it makes sense that the Masters of the Mystic Arts would have kept tabs on the small New Jersey town. Even ifDoctor Strange is currently in another dimensionfighting an incursion with Clea, it’s very possible thatAgatha All Along’sending could lead to him crossing paths with Billy Maximoff.
Joe Locke Reveals The MCU Character He Hopes Billy Maximoff Meets After Agatha All Along (Besides Scarlet Witch)
Agatha All Along’s Joe Locke dishes on which Marvel Cinematic Universe Character he thinks Billy Maximoff needs to meet next on his magical journey.
The appearance of Death and the official introduction of Billy Maximoff’s Wiccan to the world in Westview would be more than enough to get Doctor Strange’s attention. The fact that the powerful witchAgatha Harkness died and returned as a ghostinAgatha All Alongsurely also would have got on the radar of the Masters of the Mystic Arts.It seems very likely that Joe Locke will get his wish for Billy Maximoff to train under Doctor Strange in the MCU’s future, and this evolution makes even more sense after the Scarlet Witch’s sacrifice in Phase 4.
Doctor Strange’s MCU Arc Makes Him A Perfect Mentor For Billy Maximoff After Scarlet Witch’s Death
Doctor Strange Has Already Been A Mentor To A Number Of MCU Heroes
It makes sense that Doctor Strange would become a mentor forBilly Maximoff in the MCU’s future, especially since he has already mentored other young heroes. Most notably, Doctor Strange helped Peter Parker’s Spider-Man inSpider-Man: No Way Home, and he protected America Chavez before bringing her to Kamar-Taj inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.Billy Maximoff could be next, as Strange would help to unlock even more of Wiccan’s abilities, and this could be a great way for Strange to respond to the Scarlet Witch’s demise.
The Scarlet Witch learned the error of her ways at the end ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, so brought down the Darkhold Castle on Mount Wundagore on top of herself, and destroyed every copy of the Darkhold across the multiverse in the process, ensuring nobody else could access the Book of the Damned’s dark magic.
Doctor Strange surely feels wrong about the Scarlet Witch’s death, especially considering Wanda Maximoff only wanted to find a universe inhabited by her children.The return of one of her sons in a new body may make Strange reconsider opposing the Scarlet Witch so violently. Connecting Wiccan and Doctor Strange could also act as crucial set-up for thepossible return of the Scarlet WitchafterAgatha All Along, which has been heavily theorized and speculated. This could carry on the Scarlet Witch’s story in a way that makes her death feel even more significant.
Agatha All Along
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Agatha Harkness, after the events of “WandaVision,” seeks to regain her magical powers. Joining forces with unexpected allies, including the son of an old adversary, she battles new mystical threats while uncovering hidden secrets in the magical realm.
