Why WandaVision’s Billy Maximoff actor didn’t return for Agatha all along

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along Episode 5, “Darkest Hour, Awaken Your Power.”

Billy Maximoff’s Wiccan returned to the MCU, but Julian Hilliard did not return to the role for Agatha all along After his debut in WandaVision. The Multiverse Saga and Phase 4, 2021 of the MCU WandaVision Seeing the Scarlet Witch of Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany’s vision plan their perfect, sitcom-style life in the confines of the Westview hex. This involved the creation of their own family in WandaVision Episode 4, which marked the MCU debut of twins Billy and Tommy Maximoff, was adapted straight from the pages of Marvel Comics.

After the Scarlet Witch dismantled the hex in WandaVision’s Finale, Vision and their twin sons ceased to exist as they were magical constructs created from Wanda’s grief and love. however, Agatha all along Episode 5, “Darkest Hour, Awaken Your Power,” revealed that Billy Maximoff has somehow returned to the MCU, but he is played by a completely different actor. While die-hard fans may be aware of Wiccan’s Marvel Comics history, there has been some confusion as to how Billy Maximoff has returned in this new form.

Julian Hilliard played Billy Maximoff’s Wiccan in WandaVision

Billy Maximoff’s Wiccan Debuts in WandaVision Episode 3, “Now in Color”

Wanda Maximoff’s pregnancy and the birth of her and Vision’s twins was the central story of WandaVision Episode 3, “Now in Color,” which takes place in a 1970s-themed setting in the Hex. Billy Maximoff was briefly portrayed by Baylen Bielitz as a five-year-old, but was aged in WandaVision Episode 5, “On a Very Special Episode…,” to ten-year-old, convincing his parents to let him and his brother keep their new dog, Sparky. like A ten-year-old, Billy Maximoff is portrayed by young actor Julian Hilliard of The Haunting of Hill House And The Conjuring: The Devil Did This To Me Room.

The version of Billy Maximoff portrayed by Julian Hilliard never technically had a physical form. Instead, he was forged by the magic of the Scarlet Witch in the Westview Hex, like his brother, Tommy. Despite this, Billy Maximoff still exhibits the same abilities he harnesses in Marvel Comics, teasing his future as the MCU’s WiccanA formidable member of the Young Avengers. Billy and Tommy Maximoff disappeared along with the witches WandaVision’s finale, but it seems Marvel Studios has adapted its reincarnation storyline from Marvel Comics perfectly.

Joe Locke’s Wiccan is the reincarnation of Hilliard’s Billy Maximoff

Joe Locke “Tin” appeared as Wiccan in Agatha All Along Episode 5

He has since been confirmed to be joining Kathryn Hahn and the rest of Agatha all along Incredible cast, popular theories suggested that Joe Locke portrays the reincarnation of Billy Maximoff in the MCU’s Phase 5. Although there was doubt on this coming to fruition, The end of Agatha all along Episode 5 finally confirmed Joe Locke to be Wiccan, displaying the same blue magic that Julian Hilliard used in WandaVision. Although Julian Hilliard may now be old enough to have portrayed the teenage Wiccan, it would not have been an accurate adaptation of Marvel Comics.

Long after Billy Maximoff was reabsorbed by Mephisto in Marvel Comics, his soul was reincarnated into the body of Billy Kaplan.. This saw Billy Maximoff debut as an entirely new character, but he was still confirmed to be the son of the Scarlet Witch. This is likely the case in Agatha all alongExplains why Hilliard did not reprise the role. Although he has not yet been named, it seems that Joe Locke is Billy Kaplan, inhabited by Billy Maximoff’s soul. His connection to the Scarlet Witch is still clear, however, and Agatha all along Upcoming episodes will explain how.

Julian Hilliard may yet return as Wicked in the future of the MCU

Multiversal maxims have been seen in the MCU

While it’s very exciting to see Joe Locke’s Wiccan in the MCU, it’s also a shame that Julian Hilliard isn’t back to portray the role. Hilliard and Jett Klyne, who portrayed young Tommy Maximoff, were standouts in WandaVisionBut Marvel Studios may have already revealed how they can return. On the ground – 838 inches Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessBilly and Tommy Maximoff have physical bodiesSo it’s very possible that versions of Wiccan and Speed ​​from across the multiverse could return in the MCU’s future.

2022 S Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Did not confirm or deny whether Earth-838’s Billy and Tommy Maximoff have their superpowers. However, Earth-838’s Scarlet Witch has shown her own powers, so it’s likely that her children have inherited their impressive gifts. After Earth-616’s Scarlet Witch possesses their mother and forces her to do unspeakable things, Earth-838’s Billy and Tommy Maximoff may seek revenge.Allowing them to return to the MCU and perhaps go toe to toe with Joe Locke’s Wiccan from Agatha all along.