Breaking News: Aubrey Plaza's Epic Entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe Confirmed!
Aubrey Plaza's MCU casting rumor gains credibility with new hint Speculation suggests Plaza may be portraying the intriguing character of Morgan le Fay, bringing potential conflict to the MCU canon
The identity of Aubrey Plaza's character in the MCU remains a mystery, but there are strong indications that she will be part of Agatha: Coven of Chaos. Alongside returning cast members from WandaVision, Plaza's involvement adds to the excitement of the show. While it is possible that Plaza will be portraying an original character, there are several Marvel characters that could potentially align with both Plaza's abilities and the show's premise. Some possibilities include Mephisto, Nightmare, or a version of Nicholas Scratch. However, the most popular and highly anticipated rumor suggests that Plaza will play Morgan le Fay, a character with ties to Agatha Harkness. Whether Morgan le Fay will present herself as an ally or antagonist remains to be seen. While there is still no official confirmation regarding Plaza's role in Coven of Chaos, the speculation surrounding her portrayal of Morgan le Fay has gained significant traction.
New Tease Supports Theory Aubrey Plaza Is Playing Morgan le Fay In The MCU
Actor Joe Locke, also part of the cast of Agatha: Coven of Chaos, recently expressed his joy for Aubrey Plaza and Kathryn Hahn's Emmy nominations on Instagram Stories. This was noted by a tweet from ScarletWitch Updates.
In his Instagram post, Locke encircled Hahn's picture in the list of nominees with a purple heart, while he chose a green heart for Plaza. Interestingly, the color green is closely associated with Marvel's Morgan le Fay. The character is often seen wearing green cloaks and her powers are typically shown through green spell effects. While this could be seen as a mere coincidence, Joe Locke's Instagram post strongly supports the theories surrounding Aubrey Plaza's portrayal of Morgan le Fay.
Why Morgan Le Fay Makes Sense For Agatha: Coven Of Chaos
Morgan le Fay, a powerful sorcerer in the Marvel Universe, could be a perfect addition to the MCU's Agatha: Coven of Chaos show. If the show portrays Agatha as an antihero or morally ambiguous character, as is more aligned with the comics compared to WandaVision, it will require an actual villain. Given Morgan le Fay's age and power in the Marvel Comics, she could be portrayed as more powerful than Agatha in the MCU. It is interesting to note that Morgan le Fay also has a connection to the Darkhold in the comics.
Although Scarlet Witch destroyed all Darkholds in the multiverse, there is a possibility that Agatha's knowledge of the book could be something that Morgan le Fay is searching for. Morgan le Fay's comic book history includes elements such as time travel and ties to Kang the Conqueror, which are recurring themes in the MCU's Multiverse Saga. Moreover, Aubrey Plaza would be a strong choice to play Morgan le Fay in the MCU because Agatha: Coven of Chaos will require a character who can rival Agatha's powers. Considering that Scarlet Witch is seemingly dead in the MCU, a character like Morgan le Fay is the most suitable option.
Plaza Playing Morgan Le Fay Introduces An MCU Canon Conflict
If Aubrey Plaza portrays Morgan le Fay in Agatha: Coven of Chaos, it will create a conflict within the MCU canon. This is because Morgan le Fay has already been depicted in a live-action Marvel production. Elizabeth Hurley played the character in Marvel's Runaways, which was a Marvel Television production. The MCU canon status of Runaways, similar to other Marvel Television shows like Agents of Shield and Daredevil, remains unclear. Runaways acknowledged events from the MCU as canon, but it was never confirmed if the reverse is true.
If Aubrey Plaza takes on the role of Morgan le Fay in Coven of Chaos, it would not only require a recasting, but it would likely solidify Runaways as non-canon. Adressing the character's portrayal in Runaways within a completely different storyline would be challenging, thereby limiting what Coven of Chaos and other MCU projects can do with the character. A similar conflict arose when WandaVision introduced the Darkhold, which had a different design compared to its depiction in Agents of Shield. While certain inconsistencies can be retconned, having a different Morgan le Fay in Agatha: Coven of Chaos would essentially deem Runaways as non-canon.
Sources: Joe Locke, via Scarlet Witch Updates (@ScarletWitchUpd)
