Young Avengers Future Bright After Joe Locke’s Long MCU Contract

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It appears that Joe Locke, who plays Billy Maximoff in Marvel’s cinematic universe, has spoken about his contract, suggesting potential good news for the Young Avengers. Billy made his debut in WandaVision and had a significant role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. However, he was only a teenager in one MCU TV show, specifically Agatha All Along. What surprised me was how formidably powerful he was portrayed in that series.

Billy, unknowingly, summons the Witches’ Path, demonstrating an impressive aptitude that underscores his strong resemblance to his mother, the Scarlet Witch. In Agatha All Along‘s climax, Billy transferred his brother Tommy’s spirit into another body and embarked on a quest for him, with Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness guiding him as a spectral guide. I am optimistic about Billy’s future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and recent speculations suggest that Marvel has significant plans for the Young Avengers involving this character.

Joe Locke Has Revealed He Will Be In The MCU For The Long Haul

Agatha All Along Ended With A Tease Of Billy Maximoff’s Next Marvel Adventure

With no plans for a second season of “Agatha All Along”, I’ve been pondering where the character Billy Maximoff might appear next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While a Wiccan series could certainly be intriguing, it’s also possible that he could feature in the upcoming 2026’s “Vision” series. This potential project could involve him and Tommy reconnecting and seeking out their father, Paul Bettany’s White Vision. Regardless of Joe Locke’s future roles within the MCU, it’s now clear that Billy Maximoff will continue to play a significant part in Marvel’s stories for some time.

In a fresh chat with The Playlist, Joe Locke shared some insights about his contract within the MCU. As the star of Agatha All Along expressed, he is committed to the franchise for the long haul, stating, “I’ve signed on for life.” Marvel Studios is known for signing actors to extended contracts, a practice that was particularly prevalent during the early days of the MCU when they secured talent like Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans for multiple films. For now, Locke is merely awaiting Marvel to disclose Billy’s next venture, but it seems his future within the universe is set in stone.

Billy Maximoff Will Likely Be A Member Of The Young Avengers

Marvel Has Many Possible Candidates For The Upcoming MCU Team

Due to Disney+’s launch, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been churning out more projects as part of the Multiverse Saga. This surge in output has given Marvel an opportunity to introduce newer heroes like Joe Locke’s Billy Maximoff and further develop characters who have been around for a while. It is evident that the MCU has significant plans for Billy, as his character arc unfolds from being a child in shows like “WandaVision” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” to becoming a teenager in “Agatha All Along.

It seems to me that among the younger heroes in the MCU, Billy Maximoff is likely to emerge as one of the leaders for the Young Avengers. The group, which is gradually coming together, already has Iman Vellani as its leader, who is recruiting Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop in “The Marvels” and hinting at Kathryn Newton’s Cassie Lang in the backdrop of “Daredevil: Born Again” season 1. With his magical abilities, Wiccan would bring a powerful sorcerer to the team.

I’m Convinced Marvel Has Long-Term Plans For The Young Avengers

Given the way the Marvel Cinematic Universe is shaping up the Young Avengers and Joe Locke’s Wiccan seems ideally suited for the team, I’m even more enthusiastic about the actor’s latest Marvel deal remarks. This is because if Locke has secured a long-term contract with the studio, it’s likely that Marvel would have done the same for the other actors who will be part of the Young Avengers as well. Consequently, there’s a strong possibility that the team could become a recurring element within the franchise following its introduction.

Possible Young Avengers Actor Role Actor’s Age Character’s Age & Project
Xochitl Gomez America Chavez 19 14 in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Joe Locke Billy Maximoff aka Wiccan 21 16 in Agatha All Along
Iman Vellani Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel 22 16 in The Marvels
Elijah Richardson Eli Bradley 22 Roughly 20 in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Kathryn Newton Cassie Lang aka Stature 28 18 in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Dominique Thorne Riri Williams aka Ironheart 27 19 in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Hailee Steinfeld Kate Bishop aka Hawkeye 28 23 in The Marvels

It has been speculated that Marvel Studios is working on a Young Avengers production, and if so, it might draw inspiration from the “Children’s Crusade” comic storyline. In this scenario, Wanda Maximoff’s sons, along with the Young Avengers, embark on a quest to find her after she was believed to have perished. The twist being that the Scarlet Witch is actually alive. This aligns nicely with future Avengers films, potentially allowing the Young Avengers to make their first appearance there before eventually getting their own series. Additionally, remarks made by Joe Locke about his contract hint at a prolonged presence of the team within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

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2025-06-04 18:01