Fantastic Four: First Steps Location Sparks Rumors Of Another MCU Cameo

Fantastic Four: First Steps Location Sparks Rumors Of Another MCU Cameo

Highlights

  • The upcoming Fantastic Four reboot is set in the 1960s and photos show it’s in Westview, where WandaVision’s story unfolded. Marvel fans are excited.
  • Speculation suggests Agatha Harkness could make a cameo in the Fantastic Four movie as the kids’ nanny. Fans hope to see her in this new storyline.
  • Agatha Harkness, a powerful witch, made her debut in Fantastic Four #9
  • While her appearance in the new film is rumored, nothing is confirmed yet.

As a long-time Marvel fan and avid follower of the ever-evolving Marvel Cinematic Universe, I must say that the recent rumors about Agatha Harkness making a cameo in the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot have me more than just a little excited!


Leaked photos, allegedly taken at the set of “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” have surfaced online. Remarkably, the location seems recognizable to enthusiasts as it showcases Westview, the very town where the incidents in WandaVision took place.

As a die-hard Marvel enthusiast, I’m absolutely thrilled about the comeback of the original superhero clan on the silver screen! The upcoming Fantastic Four blockbuster features Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Eben Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/Thing. This new movie is a fresh start, taking place in the swinging ’60s, and recent leaks from the filming location suggest it’s set in Westview. Given that the new Fantastic Four story unfolds in this charming locale, fans are crossing their fingers that one of the witches might make a surprise appearance in this highly-anticipated movie!

Photographs supposedly taken on the set of “The Fantastic Four” were released on what used to be Twitter, suggesting that the upcoming Marvel film may take place in Westview – a town in New Jersey familiar from WandaVision’s narrative. One photo showcases a building labeled “Westview Appliances Television,” while another captures a massive TV set being built. Given this evidence, many speculate that the new Marvel movie will unfold in Westview, which was once under Wanda Maximoff’s control. In WandaVision, she used her magic to create a hexagonal boundary around the town, transforming it into a world reminiscent of a sitcom. This transformation was an accidental byproduct of Wanda’s grief over losing Vision, resulting in the Westview Anomaly or the Hex. Given that The Fantastic Four is set in Westview, fans are excited at the prospect of seeing Agatha Harkness, portrayed by Kathryn Hahn, who is a powerful witch and member of the Salem Coven known for her secret dark magic practices. She also possesses the Darkhold, a book infamous as the Book of the Damned or the Book of Sins.

Fans propose that Agatha might take on the role as the children’s nanny, given her character’s experience babysitting in “The Fantastic Four” series. It has also been speculated that the film will introduce Franklin Richards, a strong son of Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman. Apart from Franklin, the superhero duo also have a daughter named Valeria. An insider indicates that Franklin will appear as an infant or young child in the movie. If this is correct, there may be a need for a nanny due to Franklin’s presence. Fans are thrilled about Franklin’s inclusion in the film since he is one of the most powerful entities in the Marvel universe. He possesses the ability to manipulate time, distort reality, and bend the laws of physics to create alternate realities. Such powers aren’t too surprising given how powerful his parents are.

It’s plausible that Agatha will appear in the reboot of The Fantastic Four, given her comic book origins. She first appeared in Fantastic Four #94, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Subsequently, she featured in the Avengers Disassembled storyline, the 2022 Midnight Suns series, and the 2023 WandaVision series. Initially introduced as Franklin’s nanny and protector, she revealed herself to be a witch in the comics. She protected Franklin from the Frightful Four, confessed her magical abilities to the Fantastic Four, and even assisted them in defeating Annihilus. Although a crossover with Pascal’s movie is speculated, it’s essential to remember that nothing is official until Marvel officially confirms it. So, take this report with a pinch of salt.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters on July 25, 2025.

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2024-08-14 15:24