During the virtual 2020 Emmy Awards, the first official trailer for the highly-anticipated Disney+ miniseries WandaVision was unveiled. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be thrilled to see Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprising their roles as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Vision in this six-episode mega event series. The show, created by Jac Schaeffer, writer of Captain Marvel, follows the two super-powered beings as they live an idyllic life in a suburban world reminiscent of a 1950s sitcom.
New Release: During the virtual 2020 Emmy Awards on Sunday, Disney+ released the first official trailer for the highly anticipated miniseries WandaVision. The teaser showcases the titular couple playing typical husband and wife roles, which come off as a mix of humor and horror, all filmed in black-and-white. Halfway through, the preview transitions into vivid colors, highlighting even more bizarre and abnormal behavior. The show has been described as a unique merging of classic television with the Marvel Cinematic Universe where main characters Wanda Maximoff and Vision start to question the reality around them.
Throwback: The preview kicks off with the pair taking on the classic spousal personas, captured in a vintage black-and-white aesthetic.
Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany have made a triumphant return to reprise their roles as the beloved Marvel characters, Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Vision. Fans of the franchise can’t wait to see what new adventures and challenges the duo will face in their latest incarnation.
The TV series follows the lives of two superheroes who are living a peaceful life in a suburban setting that’s reminiscent of a classic 1950s sitcom. In the teaser, the characters are seen dancing while others are flying through portals with federal agents observing from a distance. The trailer ends with the pair, played by Olsen and Bettany, exchanging dialogue in a black-and-white setting. As Vision responds to Scarlet Witch’s remark about their unusual situation, laughter can be heard in the background.
How strange: Marvel has labeled their newest six-episode season as a ‘mega event series’.
Hybrid: The show is a fusion of traditional TV and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It centers around Wanda Maximoff and Vision’s growing suspicion that their world may not be all it appears to be.
According to sources, the creator of WandaVision is Jac Schaeffer, who also wrote for Captain Marvel. The show follows the events of Avengers: Endgame, but it is uncertain how Vision was brought back to life after his death in Infinity War. In addition, characters from other Marvel movies such as Captain Marvel, Thor and Ant-Man will appear in the show, and it will be connected to the upcoming film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Apart from Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, the cast includes Teyonah Parris, Kat Dennings, Randall Park and Kathryn Hahn as a curious neighbor.
With vibrant hues: As the trailer progresses, it transforms into a burst of lively colors, accompanied by even more peculiar and quirky antics.
Incredible beyond imagination: Bettany portrays an android and member of the superhero group, the Avengers, who was brought to life through the combination of the advanced computer program J.A.R.V.I.S., the villainous Ultron, and the powerful Mind Stone.
As the teaser draws to a close, a few of the show’s main cast members bust out their best dance moves while others are transported through mysterious portals. Federal agents seem to be observing the action from a distance.
Throwback time: Certain moments evoke memories of Bewitched, the fantasy sitcom from the 60s.
Marvel enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the release of this series, which unfortunately faced a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. Fans were given a sneak peek during the Super Bowl in February, however, an official release date has not yet been announced. It is anticipated that the series will debut sometime in December 2020.
The teaser reaches new heights with its exhilarating aerial shots in its final moments.
WandaVision is set to occur subsequent to the incidents that unfolded in Avengers: Endgame the previous year.
The upcoming program is set to showcase some of the most beloved figures from Captain Marvel, Thor, and Ant-Man.
Upcoming: The release date for the new show hasn’t been announced yet, but it’s anticipated to debut sometime in December 2020. Just recently, Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 2020 Emmys at the Staples Center in Los Angeles without an audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he tried to fool viewers in the opening by incorporating footage from past ceremonies. Some presenters attended the venue while following proper social distancing protocols, and nominees watched from the safety of their homes or other secure locations.