One of the actors from the upcoming seriesAgatha All Alongrecently spoke out about the backlash from Marvel fans following the reveal of their character.
While excitement buzzes around Marvel’s newest seriesAgatha All Along, it is not all sunshine and daisies. One of the stars faced negativity from Marvel fans but remained undeterred in taking on the role.
Joe Locke, who has joined the cast ofAgatha All Along, recently discussed the backlash he faced from Marvel fans.In an interview withVariety, the actor addressed the negative comments directed at him and his character. Locke noted that Marvel fans were less welcoming compared to audiences of his previous work, with some expressing concerns over Marvel finally casting a queer character played by a queer actor.
After the trailer forAgatha All Alongwas released, some Marvel fans voiced their discomfort with the show’s queer representation. Locke, who plays a character named “Teen” in the series, shared his experience of facing backlash over what some viewers described as a “campy gay stereotype.” Locke was frustrated by this reaction, especially given that fans had previously called for more authentic and diverse casting in Marvel projects. Despite the criticism, Locke remained undeterred. Known for his acclaimed portrayal of Charlie Spring in Netflix’sHeartstopper, he was aware that Marvel fans might not be as welcoming as those from his previous work. Locke admitted thathe expected to encounter negativityand understands that there will always be individuals who do not fully support his roles or the characters he portrays. He noted that Marvel fans are particularly passionate and vocal about their opinions, and he was prepared for the criticism. However, Locke remains focused on the positive aspects of his role, stating that, in the end, he is living out a dream and doing something many of his critics wish they could.
As the premiere ofAgatha All Alongdraws near, details about Locke’s character, “Teen,” remain shrouded in mystery. The only information available is that Teen will be one of the key figures joining Agatha on her journey. However, his true identity and even his real name are being kept under tight wraps. This has led to a flurry of fan theories about who Teen might actually be. Given the show’s connection toWandaVision, many fans are hopeful that Teen could turn out to be Billy Maximoff. Others speculate thathe might be portraying Billy Kaplan, also known as Wiccan. Locke has confirmed that while “Teen” is not his actual name, it is not merely a placeholder or code name; other characters in the series will address him as Teen. The anticipation surrounding his character is heightened by the fact that very little else is known about him. The cast ofAgatha All Alongalso includes Kathryn Hahn reprising her role as Agatha Harkness. Joining her coven will be Sasheer Zamata as Jennifer Kale, Ali Ahn as Alice Wu-Gulliver,Aubrey Plaza as Rio Vidal, and more. Fans are also speculating about the potential return of characters fromWandaVision, with many hoping to see Elizabeth Olsen make an appearance as Wanda.
