Meet the cast of Marvel's WandaVision on Disney+

And what makes the cast so exciting, is that it's often unclear actually which character from the comics each actor is playing, as was made clear in this week's seventh episode which included a big reveal about Agatha Harkness.

Read on for your full breakdown of the WandaVision cast.

Elizabeth Olsen plays Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch

Who is Wanda Maximoff? Wanda Maximoff was originally from the fictional eastern European country Sokovia and first crossed paths with the Avengers after forming an alliance with the homicidal AI known as Ultron. Fortunately, she soon saw the error of her ways and used her mysterious energy manipulating abilities to defeat his terrible scheme. Since then, Wanda has been a member of the Avengers, siding with Captain America in the Civil War and helping to defeat Thanos.

WandaVision picks up with the character after she has suffered several emotional traumas: the death of her brother (in Age of Ultron), being forced to kill the love of her life and then watching him die once again at the hands of Thanos (see: Infinity War), and then being temporarily snapped out of existence. Could it be that these profound losses have caused her to snap?

What else has Elizabeth Olsen been in? As well as appearing in three Avengers films and Captain America: Civil War, Olsen has also enjoyed a successful career outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her other recent projects include 2014's Godzilla, crime drama Wind River and Facebook Watch original series Sorry For Your Loss. She is the sister of former child superstars Mary-Kate and Ashley.

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Paul Bettany plays Vision

Who is Vision? Vision was originally made by Ultron to be a weapon against The Avengers but, when his initial programming was interrupted by Thor, he became something far greater than his creator could have imagined. He quickly allied himself with humanity and has been a key force for good in the MCU ever since.

His romantic spark with Wanda Maximoff first became evident shortly after their first meeting, when he saved her from the wreckage of a crumbling Sokovia in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Their relationship has become increasingly intimate in the years since, which made it utterly heartbreaking when Wanda was forced to kill him in an attempt to keep Thanos from obtaining all six infinity stones.

The effort ended up being fruitless as Thanos reversed time and brutally murdered Vision for a second time, right in front of Wanda's eyes. Interestingly, Vision was not one of the superheroes resurrected at the end of Avengers: Endgame, making his presence in this series a complete mystery. Is he truly back from the dead or merely a fantasy?

What else has Paul Bettany been in? Bettany began his Marvel journey as the voice of Tony Stark's AI interface J.A.R.V.I.S, lending his dulcet tones to the Iron Man trilogy and the first Avengers film. He was transformed into Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron and has been a regular face in the MCU ever since. Outside of Marvel, Bettany is known for his roles in acclaimed biopic A Beautiful Mind, Tom Hanks thriller The Da Vinci Code and Solo: A Star Wars Story, where he played the villainous Dryden Vos.

Teyonah Parris plays Monica Rambeau/Geraldine

Who is Monica Rambeau? We first met Monica Rambeau as a young girl in 2019's Captain Marvel, which was set in the 1990s. WandaVision picks up with the character many years later as an adult and senior-ranking agent of SWORD, called upon to investigate a strange disturbance around the small town of Westview, New Jersey. Ultimately, she is sucked into the mysterious forcefield that surrounds it, later appearing in Wanda's charming vintage sitcom as a character named Geraldine. And in episode seven, it was revealed that she appeared to possess the energy-based powers of her comic-book counterpart Photon when pushing her way through the Hex.

"There are a lot of moving parts to this production," Teyonah Parris said. "It feels like we are making something epic — and there are moments that are a nod to the amazing, iconic television shows from our past. The energy on set has been incredible — from the cast to the crew. It’s clear that we are making something special."

What else has Teyonah Parris been in? Parris initially broke out as Dawn Chambers on the acclaimed Mad Men, following it up with roles on US sitcom Survivor's Remorse and music drama Empire. Her previous film projects include Dear White People, If Beale Street Could Talk and the upcoming Candyman remake.

Kathryn Hahn plays Agnes/Agatha Harkness

Who is Agnes? Agnes is frist presented as the nosy neighbour of Wanda and Vision, who becomes particularly close friend with Wanda and helps her to navigate suburban life. She is prone to inviting herself over and probing into the couple's private business, but nevertheless she is a beloved presence in their lives.

However, in episode seven it was revealed that the character's real identity is Agatha Harkness, as several fans had theorised earlier in the run, especially when it became clear that Agnes is one of the only major players in Westview who hasn't been identified by SWORD. Agatha is a witch who possesses similar powers to Wanda, and it is revealed that she has also been doing her best to disrupt Westview

Speaking about WandaVision, Kathryn Hahn said: "The fact that I get to do all of this – with these actors, with Matt [Shakman], and play with all of these different characters – it's a crazy dream that this is my way into this world. It's bananas.

"And now with my kids, maybe I will have a little bit of cred! Not much yet, because I'm still a big old nerd to them, but maybe I will be a little bit cooler in their eyes after this comes out."

What else has Kathryn Hahn been in? Hahn is best known for her comedy work, appearing in a number of popular American films such as How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Step Brothers and Bad Moms. She also had a supporting role in the Amazon Prime Video series Transparent and gave a memorable vocal performance in animated hit Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, where she played an alternate version of Doctor Octopus.

Evan Peters plays Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver

Who is Pietro Maximoff? Pietro is Wanda's twin brother, who was killed during the events of 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron. Interestingly, the MCU version of the character was portrayed by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, but the incarnation present in WandaVision is played by Evan Peters of the out-of-continuity X-Men franchise (who appeared in Days of Future Past, Apocalypse and 2019's Dark Phoenix).

The SWORD agents watching from the base were shocked to see that Quicksilver had been "recast" by Wanda and that feeling was echoed by the Marvel aficionados tuning in. Is this a sign that the MCU and the X-Men universes are about to crossover in a major way? Perhaps, but it's also possible that Peters is simply playing a Westview local that Wanda has selected to be her brother - and the casting is simply a cheeky nod to Fox's now-defunct X-Men franchise. And that theory was given some more momentum in episode seven when the character was called the imposter Pietro – suggesting that he might not be Wanda's real brother all along.

What else has Evan Peters been in? Outside of his Marvel work, Peters is probably best known as a regular face across the American Horror Story franchise, appearing in almost every season in a variety of different roles. On the big screen, comic book fans may also recognise him from 2010's action-packed Kick-Ass, where he starred opposite fellow Quicksilver actor Aaron Taylor Johnson.

Kat Dennings plays Darcy Lewis

Who is Darcy Lewis? Darcy first appeared in 2011's Thor, where she was introduced as the incompetent intern to Natalie Portman's Jane Foster. She returned for Thor: The Dark World before taking a prolonged break from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In that time, she has become a much more accomplished scientist who is called in by SWORD as the agency desperately seeks answers on what is happening to the town of Westview - and two former Avengers. She quickly forms a friendship with FBI agent Jimmy Woo.

What else has Kat Dennings been in? Outside of her Marvel work, Dennings is probably best known for her lead role in the US sitcom 2 Broke Girls, which ran for six seasons in total. She also provides the voice of Leah Birch on Netflix animated comedy Big Mouth.

Randall Park plays Jimmy Woo

Who is Jimmy Woo? In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jimmy Woo is a former SHIELD agent who was recruited by the FBI after Nick Fury's security agency was brought down by HYDRA. He made his first appearance in 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp, where he was comedically depicted as Scott Lang's parole officer.

He is one of the top agents investigating the strange goings on around the sleepy town of Westview, working closely with Dr Darcy Lewis to crack the facade and communicate with Wanda.

What else has Randall Park been in? Park played North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the controversial 2014 film The Interview alongside James Franco and Seth Rogen. His other film roles include Netflix romcom Always Be My Maybe and DC Extended Universe instalment Aquaman. He also played the lead role of Louis Huang across six seasons of US sitcom Fresh Off The Boat.

Fred Melamed plays Arthur Hart/Todd Davis

Who is Arthur Hart? Arthur is Vision's boss who comes around for dinner in the first episode. Against the odds, Wanda and Vision make a good first impression, despite the meal taking a dark turn towards the end. It is later revealed that Arthur's real name is Todd Davis.

What else has Fred Melamed been in? Melamed received acclaim for his performance as Sy Ableman in the Coen Brothers' film A Serious Man, reuniting with the directing duo for a small role in 2016's Hail, Caesar!. He also had a key role in the hilarious Netflix sitcom Lady Dynamite as bumbling talent agent Bruce Ben-Bacharach and appeared in the glossy Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston.

Debra Jo Rupp plays Mrs Hart/Sharon Davis

Who is Mrs Hart? Mrs Hart is Arthur's wife who joins him for dinner at the Vision residence. However, it is later revealed that her real name is Sharon Davis and she too is an ordinary person somehow brainwashed into entertaining this fake existence.

What else has Debra Jo Rupp been in? Rupp is best known for her role as Kitty Forman on the long-running US sitcom That '70s Show. She reunited with co-star Ashton Kutcher on Netflix comedy series The Ranch, which ran for four seasons in total. Friends fans will recognise Rupp as Alice Knight, who enters an age-gap romance with Phoebe Buffay's brother, Frank.

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