The Making of WandaVision

About The Making of WandaVision

ASSEMBLED: The Making of WandaVision, released in 2021, is an all-encompassing documentary that provides viewers with an insider's view into the creation of Marvel Studios' first fictional streaming series. The series itself shook up the traditional Marvel formula by incorporating the aesthetics and tone of classic sitcoms to tell its narrative. The central premise was driven by the ideal suburban life of the two MCU characters Wanda Maximoff and Vision.

Making / Production

WandaVision's steering team dared to experiment with a unique concept, combining the high-stakes drama of Marvel with the lighter world of sitcoms. Great lengths were taken to duplicate the filmmaking methodologies used in the earliest era of television. This included shooting an entire episode in front of a live studio audience, creating a unique combination of film and theater that presented unique challenges and rewards. The genius behind these strides was Disney+ which enabled voice creativity and flexibility in storytelling like never seen before in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Actors

• Elizabeth Olsen returned in her role as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. She gracefully played her character's struggle with grief and love.
• Paul Bettany returned as Vision showing his versatile acting capabilities by delivering a performance that was humorous, serious, and tragic at the same time.
• Teyonah Parris made her MCU debut as Monica Rambeau, depicting the strength and resilience of her character with skill.
• Kathryn Hahn surprised everyone with her role as Agnes, the nosy neighbor who was later revealed to be the antagonist Agatha Harkness.
• Kat Dennings reprised her role as Darcy Lewis, expanding her character with the subtle application of humor and intelligence.
• Randall Park reprised his role as Jimmy Woo, his comedic timing, and earnest characterization was a delight to watch.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The classic sitcoms used as inspiration for the series include 'The Dick Van Dyke Show', 'Bewitched', and 'The Brady Bunch'.
• This series marks one of the few occasions where a Marvel property dives into the genre of horror.
• The camera equipment, lighting techniques, and aspect ratios were all adjusted to match the era each episode represented.

Awards

As a recent release, official awards have not yet been announced.

Quotes

• "We are an unusual couple, you know." - Wanda
• "Oh, I don't think that was ever in question." - Vision

Music, Soundtrack

• The entire soundtrack of "WandaVision" is a love letter to classic sitcom theme songs, entirely curated by the talented Laura Karpman and Raphael Saadiq.
• The iconic "WandaVision!" opening theme, as well as "Agatha All Along" are two of the standout tracks.