The latest episode of “Agatha All Along” delivered a noteworthy moment for Marvel enthusiasts, featuring a significant reference to a character long-anticipated within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The scene in question involves a conversation between Teen (Joe Locke) and Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata) during the initial trial at the Witches’ Road. In this interaction, Kale questions Teen’s understanding of Agatha Harkness by referencing a child Agatha once sacrificed for access to the Darkhold—a child she now believes could be working for Mephisto. Following this reveal, Entertainment Weekly approached showrunner Jac Schaeffer to discuss the implications of including this iconic demon in the storyline.
When asked if viewers will see Mephisto in the MCU, Schaeffer responded, “With these shows, so often there is something that is at once a joke and a wink and a nod, and actually has something legitimate underneath it. As we all know, Mephisto is a character who’s very wrapped into Agatha’s storyline. I mean, people have to watch, but we’re always playing with the audience in that way.”
Previously, fans speculated that Mephisto was behind Wanda’s ordeal in “WandaVision,” but no confirmation emerged. Given the MCU’s narrative evolution post-Thanos and Kang the Conqueror, fans have suggested introducing Mephisto as the next significant antagonist. The recent acknowledgment of Mephisto is likely to be a gratifying development for fans who meticulously analyzed every detail of “WandaVision.”
Should this reference prove genuine, there are various potential candidates for the role within the series. Aubrey Plaza’s character, Rio Vidal, is hinted to have a “black heart,” possibly alluding to Blackheart, a demon created by Mephisto. Additionally, Paul Adelstein’s character, who might be Teen’s father, displayed suspicious behavior when interacting with Agatha.
Moreover, a rumor suggests Sacha Baron Cohen may portray Mephisto, with his debut speculated to occur in “Ironheart,” an upcoming Disney+ series centered on Riri Williams. Although this series might not seem the most likely venue for Mephisto’s introduction, the element of surprise aligns with the character’s elusive nature.
While Marvel has not confirmed details regarding Mephisto and Cohen’s potential role in “Ironheart,” the adage “speak of the devil, and he arrives” remains fitting.
io9 has reached out to Marvel for comments on the Mephisto storyline and Cohen’s involvement, but the company has yet to respond.
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