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Agatha All Along Episode 6 may have introduced a fan-favorite comic character, Hulking, in the form of Eddie, portrayed by Miles Gutierrez-Riley.
**Warning: The rest of this article contains spoilers from Agatha All Along Episode 6.**
After making a brief appearance through an unanswered FaceTime call in Episode 2, Gutierrez-Riley officially debuted in the MCU in the latest episode of Marvel Studios’ spooktacular streaming series.
Eddie appears throughout a significant portion of Episode 6 as the teenage boyfriend of William Kaplan (also known as Billy Maximoff), played by Joe Locke.
Agatha's Eddie/Hulking Theory Explained
Following Miles Gutierrez-Riley’s appearance as Eddie in “Agatha All Along,” some fans have begun to speculate that the character may secretly be the Marvel Comics hero known as Hulking.
In the comics, Hulking (real name Theodore Altman) is a hybrid of Skrull and Kree ancestry who grows up on Earth without knowledge of his extraterrestrial origins. Eventually, he joins the Young Avengers team, which appears to be forming in the MCU, and develops a romantic relationship with Billy Kaplan (also known as Wiccan).
The couple has become one of Marvel Comics’ most beloved modern pairs and is often celebrated for being one of the brand’s biggest queer romances in the comic book world.
That’s why, when Gutierrez-Riley appears on-screen in “Agatha All Along” as Eddie, the boyfriend of Joe Locke’s character, William (or Billy) Kaplan, the connection to the Hulkling character was instantly recognized by some viewers.
Eddie and Billy share an instant chemistry in “Agatha,” suggesting that they have been in a teenage relationship for quite some time by the time audiences meet them.
The new Marvel character takes an active interest in Billy’s exploration of his potential witchy background and what transpired with him outside of Wanda Maximoff’s Hex three years earlier.
This leads Eddie and Billy to seek out Ralph Bohner from “WandaVision,” played by Evan Peters, for information about the Westview Hex. During this meeting, Billy discovers that he has been inhabited by the spirit of Wanda’s now-disappeared son, Billy Maximoff.
Since Miles Gutierrez-Riley was cast in “Agatha All Along,” theories about his potential character have been rampant. Many fans believe that if the series introduces Wiccan (Billy Kaplan), then Hulking is likely to follow closely behind. With Wiccan now officially part of the story, it seems inevitable that Hulking will make an appearance in the MCU.
Is Eddie Hulking in Agatha All Along?
A Hulking appearance in the MCU appears to be a question of when rather than if. With Joe Locke confirmed to play the magic-wielding Billy Kaplan, it’s likely that we will soon see Hulking in some form. The relationship between Hulking and Billy is a crucial aspect of the Wiccan character. If Marvel Studios is building a future for Joe Locke’s character, then including Hulking seems almost essential. However, whether “Agatha All Along” is the right place to introduce him is another matter entirely.
Miles Gutierrez-Riley’s character, Eddie, could convincingly embody Hulking, as his physique aligns with what is depicted in the comics. References to his physique are made right in his debut episode, and his name bears a resemblance to the comic character (Eddie vs. Teddy).
However, Agatha is already juggling a lot of plot elements, and introducing another major hero might make the remaining episodes feel overstuffed.
This week, it was revealed that Joe Locke’s character, Billy, has been searching for his brother, Tommy, potentially setting up Tommy’s return in the MCU moving forward.
Additionally, there are longstanding rumors that “Agatha: All Along” will introduce the Lord of Evil himself, Mephisto, during its nine-episode run.
With the mystery surrounding Aubrey Plaza’s character, Rio Vadal, the journey toward the conclusion, and the possibility of resurrecting Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff, the final three episodes of “Agatha” are shaping up to be incredibly action-packed.
Hulking will almost certainly play a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) at some point, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley might portray the character. However, it seems very unlikely that this will happen in Agatha All Along*”—at least not in this season.
Agatha All Along is streaming on Disney+, with new episodes released every Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
