The ‘Coven’ Has A Plaza: ‘WandaVision’ Spinoff ‘Agatha: Coven Of Chaos’ Casts ‘Parks And Rec’ Star
Aubrey Plaza might get to play a witch for real this time.
Plaza, who in character as April Ludgate on Parks and Recreation said “I can convince small children that I’m a witch,” just might play one in the WandaVision spinoff Agatha: Coven of Chaos. The actor was cast in an unnamed role for the highly anticipated Disney+ series.
Coven will star Kathryn Hahn, reprising her WandaVision role as Agatha Harkness, nemesis to Wanda. Hahn also had a role on Parks and Rec, making this a reunion of sorts. The character of Agathabecame a fan favorite, created a genuine earworm with her “Agatha All Along” number from the show.
Also cast is Heartstopper star Joe Locke, who will play the male lead opposite Hahn. Locke’s character and plot details are also not known at this time, but sources describe the character as a gay teen with a dark sense of humor. As reported earlier, Emma Caulfield Ford is also set to reprise the role of Dottie. Jac Schaeffer, who created WandaVision, will serve as writer and executive producer on the spinoff series.
Locke portrays Charlie Spring in the Netflix series Heartstopper. The show, which is heading into its second season, was Locke’s scripted television series debut.
Agatha: Coven of Chaos is expected to drop on Disney+ next year.