‘I Burst Into Tears’: Kathryn Hahn Opens Up On Her Experience Reprising Her Role As Agatha Harkness For Upcoming Disney+ Series

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As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for recognizing talent and a deep appreciation for the nuances of character development, I am beyond thrilled about Kathryn Hahn’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Agatha Harkness in the upcoming series “Agatha All Along.” Her performance as this complex, witty, and multi-layered character in “WandaVision” was nothing short of mesmerizing, and it’s a testament to her skill that she is able to breathe such life into a character.

As a die-hard fan, I can hardly contain my excitement as Kathryn Hahn is set to return to the small screen in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe series, Agatha All Along! You might remember her unforgettable portrayal of Agatha Harkness in WandaVision, and now she’s coming back for more!

In a recent chat with Rolling Stone, Kathryn Hahn talked about her impending Marvel series and shared her feelings about reprising her role as Agatha, the powerful witch. Hahn reminisced about when she first learned she might land the show, mentioning that Jac Schaeffer, the chief writer of WandaVision and the showrunner for her upcoming project, had hinted at wanting to collaborate with her again, expressing how excited she was about crafting stories around Hahn.

The actress mentioned that during the end of WandaVision, they often exchanged the phrase, “We have more to settle,” with each other. She admitted that at first, she wasn’t certain if it referred to something specific within the Marvel universe or otherwise, but their shared creative vision was apparent. She expressed affection for Schaeffer’s perspective and humor, stating that the character simply felt natural for her to portray.

As a devoted follower, let me share that during my time in Serbia filming Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, I unexpectedly received a call from Louis D’Esposito, co-president of Marvel Studios. Intriguingly, he posed the question if I would be interested in having my own Marvel series. After that electrifying conversation, my heart was racing.

The actress admitted to feeling thrilled about it, yet she quietly suppressed her excitement until the initial day of filming. On this day, she found a sign on the window of her trailer that read, “Welcome to your first day on your personal Marvel series,” which caused her to break into tears.

Kathryn Hahn shared that she wished to preserve the sharp bitterness of her character Agatha, and was eager to delve into the mysteries hidden within “the strange, tough, unyielding exterior.”

Hahn mentioned her intention to incorporate music, maintain the quirky elements, such as numerous costume changes and entertaining performances, reminiscent of WandaVision’s appeal, was a priority for her. Additionally, she expressed a desire to uphold Agatha’s vintage acting flair, characterized by her elegance and sophistication.

From the grapevine, it appears that the forthcoming Marvel series, “Agatha All Along,” will delve into the life of Agatha Harkness, the notorious witch, who, after being freed from a spell by a rather enigmatic Goth Teen, finds herself at a low ebb. Yet, curiosity sparks when he seeks her guidance on the fabled Witches’ Road, “an arduous magical test that, if conquered, bestows upon a witch what she lacks.” Side by side with this intriguing Teen, Agatha and I embark on a perilous journey down, down, down The Road, leading a coven of desperate witches along the way.

Meanwhile, the series will premiere on September 18, 2024 on Disney+.

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2024-09-01 16:08