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In “Agatha All Along,” Joe Locke’s character, Billy Maximoff, returned to the MCU, although Locke had some disagreements regarding a major decision made for his character in the Disney+ series. Episode 6 of “Agatha All Along” provided fans with a comprehensive backstory for Billy Maximoff, allowing Locke to share what transpired before his encounter with Agatha. The episode touched on significant moments, from William Kaplan’s Bar Mitzvah to the car crash that occurred while watching Wanda Maximoff’s Hex dissolve—an event that was life-changing for Locke’s character.
Fans were given an in-depth look at Wiccan’s life, both before and after the accident. “Agatha All Along” also hinted at the introduction of Hulkling through Billy’s boyfriend, Eddie, while providing a glimpse into the hero’s home life.
Joe Locke Disagreed with One Billy Maximoff Choice
In an interview with Variety, Joe Locke, who plays William Kaplan/Billy Maximoff, shared his thoughts on a creative decision regarding his character in “Agatha All Along.” He noted the film posters displayed in William Kaplan’s room before and after his transformation into Billy Maximoff. These posters included “Carrie,” “Saw,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and “The Wizard of Oz.”
When asked whether he had any input in the selection of these posters, Locke admitted that he disagreed with the choice, explaining that they were not films he believed Billy would have watched.
Although he didn’t specify the movies Billy might not have seen, he hinted that the titles featured on the posters had “very good representation for that time” before evolving into the modern era:
“There were a few film posters up there that I didn’t necessarily think that he would have watched. I’m not going to name the films of those film. Like, very good representation for that time, but we’ve moved on from that sort of thing.”
Amidst the visual landscape, one emblematic display was swapped for a banner proclaiming, “Trans Lives Matter.
He also pointed out a sticker in that room that read, “Not a phase,” beneath a rainbow, noting that he was not a fan of that prop either.
“And so we replaced one of them with the ‘Trans Lives Matter’ flag. There was one — I mean all respect, our set dressers and prop department were so amazing, and there was so much incredible stuff there. But there was one sticker in Billy’s room, and it was like, the moon phases in a rainbow, and it said, ‘Not a phase’ underneath it. And I was like, ‘This is great, but it has to go. I’m really sorry, but this has to go.'”
Despite his minor complaints, Locke was impressed with the bedroom set, calling it one of his favorites from the production.
“But you know, that set was probably one of my favorite set of all of them, because it’s so witchy, and there’s many candles, and you know, all of the posters.”
After the reveal of Wiccan in Agatha All Along Episode 5, this set became essential in unveiling the full origin story of William Kaplan/Billy Maximoff in the MCU.
The MCU's Increased Trans Representation In and After Agatha All Along
Joe Locke’s portrayal of Billy Maximoff marks the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s roster of LGBTQIA+ characters, significantly advancing the franchise’s representation. The inclusion of a “Trans Lives Matter” poster in Billy’s room further emphasizes this representation.
Looking ahead, Marvel Studios plans to enhance its commitment to diversity even more. Notably, Zoe Terakas will become the MCU’s first transgender actor to appear on screen in Disney+’s upcoming series, Ironheart, although the specifics of their role have yet to be revealed.
Ironheart is reportedly looking to cast a trans woman for an undisclosed role alongside Teraka and star Dominique Thorne. As of now, there have been no updates regarding who will fill this role or what it entails.
While LGBTQIA+ characters were not frequently featured in the MCU’s Infinity Saga, Marvel Studios is making efforts to improve representation in the Multiverse Saga. The pressing question is when fans will finally see these characters on screen, especially after the numerous delays faced by various projects in this saga.
The first six episodes of **Agatha All Along** are now available for streaming on Disney+. Episode 7 will be released on Wednesday, October 23, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
