WANDAVISION is finally dropping Disney+.
The nine-part show – which starts Marvel’s Phase Four of their Cinematic Universe – will release the proceeding seven episodes over the next two months.
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What is WandaVision?
WandaVision is the first of the Marvel Studios TV chronicles and the beginning to Phase Four of the Cinematic Universe.
It is an American web television series which is based on Marvel Comics superheroes.
WandaVision – a Marvel Studios production – is a spin-off of the Avengers:Endgame and a prelude to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
The series takes place after after Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame, where Vision, Ultron and the Mind Stone were killed following Thanos’ finger snap.
It is also is expected to take Wanda Maximoff and Vision through the decades including the 50s, in the style of 1950’s era TV programs.
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Who stars in the Disney+ show WandaVision?
Starring in the next chapter of the popular series is:
- Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch
- Paul Bettany as Vision
- Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau
- Kathryn Hahn as Agnes
- Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis
- Randall Park as Jimmy Woo
A handful of characters, from previous MCU films, will also make an appearance on the show.
Elizabeth Olsen has been casted again as Wanda Maximoff – who also goes by the name of Scarlet Witch.
The 31-year-old California native is the younger sister to the famed Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
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Paul Bettany will act as Vision – an android enhanced by artificial intelligences J.A.R.V.I.S.
The actor previously acted as the voice of J.A.R.V.I.S., Tony Stark’s AI.
Kat Dennings – the 34-year-old American actress who starred in 2 Broke Girls – reprises her role as Darcy Lewis, a character in the first two Thor films.
Randall Park plays Jimmy Woo – as he did in Ant-Man and the Wasp.
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What plays Monica Rambeau in WandaVision?
Teyonah Parris, 33, will be playing a grown-up Monica Rambeau in WandaVision.
The actress, who has acted in TV shows Survivor’s Remorse and Mad Men,
Monica is the daughter of Carol Danvers’ – also known as Captain Marvel – best friend Maria.
In a recent interview with Screenrant, Teyonah revealed she could “barely focus” when Marvel gave her an outline of what she would be doing as she was so excitement to be casted in the series.
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When is the release date for WandaVision?
WandaVision is set to release in the United States and the United Kingdom TODAY (January 15, 2021).
The first two episodes will be released on the premiere date and weekly episodes will follow until March 5.
The first two episodes are set to drop on Disney plus in the US at 12am Pacific time and 3am Eastern Time.
In the UK, the episodes are expected to be released on Disney+ at 8am.
