WANDAVISION Star Randall Park On Returning As Jimmy Woo And Mastering That Awesome Magic Trick

WANDAVISION Star Randall Park On Returning As Jimmy Woo And Mastering That Awesome Magic Trick

Jimmy Woo mastering magic in WandaVision might just be the best bit of character development we've seen in the MCU, and actor Randall Park has now opened up on the work that went into learning that trick.

By JoshWilding - Feb 02, 2021 02:02 AM EST
Filed Under: WandaVision
Source: Insider

During last Friday's episode of WandaVision, FBI Agent Jimmy Woo returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and started working with S.W.O.R.D. in order to figure out what's going on in Westview. Randall Park first played the character in 2018's Ant-Man and The Wasp, and spent most of that movie pursuing Scott Lang... while trying to master some magic tricks. 

During a recent interview with Insider, the actor was asked if Jimmy was a victim of Thanos' snap. "I never got a clear answer," he laughed after revealing whether he ever asked Marvel Studios about the FBI Agent's fate. "So I'm not sure. But I have my theories. That maybe he wasn't because he had to learn that card trick. He had to have that time."

The actor went on to reveal that Jimmy's card trick was already in the script when he joined WandaVision, and confirmed that he pulled it off without any visual effects. "[A] magician taught me that and I actually worked really hard on it before that scene because I had to get it right."

As for how long it took, Park added: "Ah, really a couple of days. It's actually not as difficult as it seems." Of course, that's not the most exciting answer, and when it was pointed out that he should never tell anyone it was that easy, he noted: "Yeah, you're right. I cannot reveal how I did it. [Laughs.]"

Jimmy's MCU story will continue to play out in WandaVision this Friday on Disney+!
 


Click on the "Next" button below for our theories
about where WandaVision will go next!

10. Ultron Has Returned

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We're all assuming that whatever's happening in Westview is tied into the Multiverse or demonic and magical villains like Mephisto and Nightmare, but there's something technological about what's happening in the town. As a result, we're left to wonder whether it's Ultron pulling the strings. 

We never saw Vision kill his last remaining drone, and even if he did, the villain could have still escaped. Hell, he could have spent all this time hiding in the recesses of Vision's programming, only for what Shuri did before Thanos tore the Mind Stone from the hero being what finally freed him.

It's possible Ultron is just playing at being Vision, or that both he and Wanda are being manipulated by him. Why a sitcom? Well, Ultron's abilities could be limited after his destruction, so he may have found a way to trap them in Westview, siphoning off the Scarlet Witch's powers to create a new body.
 

9. Agnes Is Nightmare

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On the surface, it seems pretty obvious that Agnes is, in fact, Agatha Harkness. The nosy neighbour dresses as a witch during Halloween, and we've even seen set photos of what looked like Kathryn Hahn's character present at the Salem Witch Trials (or at least during that period of history). 

However, when you stop and think about it, does this reveal not fell a little too...obvious? 

With that in mind, we'd be willing to put money on Agnes being Nightmare. That villain is rumoured to be part of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and while there have been hints Agnes is also trapped in Westview, those could quite easily be red herrings. Nightmare likes creating realities, so perhaps he/she has made this sitcom for his own entertainment...and to help Mephisto get his hands on Tommy and Billy. That villain could very easily be Nightmare's master.
 

8. Quicksilver "Returns"

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We know there are rumours and potential leaks out there which have pointed to the return of Quicksilver, and we do indeed believe the speedster is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

However, don't expect Aaron Taylor-Johnson to race into town. Instead, we're banking on Evan Peters playing the character...but not the one from Fox's X-Men movies. You know how in older sitcoms (The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Aunt Viv, for example), a lead is recast and no one says anything? Well, that's probably going to be the same here, with Peters playing Wanda's brother.

He'll no doubt come to visit, causing chaos in the house, and further confusing Vision. As time passes, Wanda will realise all is not right with her "brother," but who could he really be? We'll get to that.
 

7. Vision Can't Leave Westview

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If Wanda is simply using her powers to bring Vision back from the dead, then why are they stuck in Westview? And why are they living out a sitcom? Those are two huge questions, and while we can't answer them just yet, we're pretty sure it's going to be revealed that the android can't leave this bubble. 

Wanda may have made a deal with a demonic entity like Mephisto or is being manipulated with the promise she can have the man she loves back. Either way, one of the most likely reasons for that bubble around the town is that it not only keeps people inside, but stops two specific inhabitants leaving. 

What this means for Vision's future remains to be seen, but his fate appears to be tied to Westview. 
 

6. "Ralph"

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Agnes was one of only a handful of townspeople who weren't identified by S.W.O.R.D. in the latest episode of WandaVision, hence why we can't help but wonder if she's Nightmare; Dottie could be Mephisto, but don't be surprised if she's just another regular person trapped in this reality, though.  

Agnes' rabbit being called "Scratchy" could be a nod to Agatha's son, Nick Scratch, or more likely a reference to the devil (who is sometimes referred to as Old Scratch). There are a lot of theories about her mysterious husband, Ralph, as well, and we're banking on him coming to play at some point. 

It's possible Agnes is married to Mephisto or Nightmare, and that she needs Wanda's powers to resurrect her fallen love and bring him back to life on Earth. Alternatively, one of those villains could be forcing the witch to play along in this sitcom setting in order to free her kidnapped son or husband. 
 

5. Evan Peters' Mystery Character Is The True Big Bad

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So, Evan Peters shows up as "Quicksilver," but who is he really? It's possible he's that mystery man in Westview in the witness protection programme that Jimmy Woo was looking for, and he's another local resident being forced to play along with whoever is pulling the strings in the town.

That's a little dull, though. Instead, we think Peters will ultimately be revealed as the show's true villain, and that he only poses as Quicksilver to continue his manipulations of the Scarlet Witch. 

After all, even Mephisto's powers are likely to be limited, and raising the dead is very different to breathing life into an android. That's why he pretends to be Pietro, only for it to ultimately be revealed that he's so much more than just an actor playing the role of the Scarlet Witch's dead brother. If you've seen American Horror Story, you'll know the actor will nail a demonic role like this.
 

4. Doctor Strange Arrives In Westview

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This has to be inevitable, right? We already know that the Scarlet Witch will be in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, so it makes perfect sense for the Sorcerer Supreme to show up here first.

It could be as simple as him arriving to take Wanda Maximoff into his care, or S.W.O.R.D. bringing Strange in to finally breach the bubble around Westview and find out what's really going on in the town.

A Benedict Cumberbatch cameo makes sense for this Disney+ series, and he can easily shed some light on who or what is behind these strange goings on. We obviously hope and anticipate Strange being more than a vehicle for exposition, but there's a lot he can bring to the table in that respect.
 

3. A Mutant Reveal

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It would be a huge mistake for WandaVision to gloss over Wanda's powers, and we're fully expecting the theory that the Mind Stone only activated her dormant powers to pay off in the series. 

Marvel Studios can use this to introduce viewers to the concept of mutants, teasing that the Avenger's powers have been there since birth, and potentially tying her losing control (if that's what has happened) into the Snap...a cosmic event which could have created even more mutants back in 2018.

Time will tell whether this leads to Magneto being revealed as her father, but it would be one hell of a reveal for Agnes to be outed as Wanda's real mom, mentioning that her father was called "Erik."
 

2. A Tear In The Multiverse

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The reveal that her reality in Westview isn't real - and the potential loss of her children - could push Wanda over the edge. When Pietro was killed by Ultron, the Scarlet Witch let out a burst of energy which decimated his drones. If she does the same here, then a hole could be torn in reality itself. 

This would explain J. Jonah Jameson's appearance in Spider-Man: Far From Home, and helps make sense of what little we know about the likes of Loki, Spider-Man 3, and even What If? to an extent.

Realising what she's done, Wanda will no doubt try to help make things right alongside Strange by delving into the "madness" of the Multiverse. Well, that or the one-time Avenger will be the lead villain there.
 

1. It's All Vision's Fault

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During the first four episodes of WandaVision, Marvel Studios has really tried hard to give us the impression that Vision is questioning his surroundings and an unwilling participant. Wanda clearly has some control over events, but what if she's the one who is playing along in the Vision's reality?

Perhaps Tony Stark watched old sitcoms as a kid, and that's what put them in the android's mind. Wanda may have tried to use her powers to resurrect her fallen lover, only for those (they're tied to the Mind Stone as well, remember) to trap them both in a reality created by his mind and her powers. 

He might not even remember that's what happened, while Wanda is trying to protect the reality he's made. This might also help explain why the hero doesn't appear to recall dying...twice. 

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LSHF
LSHF - 2/2/2021, 4:26 AM
@L0RDbuckethead - Cool. I saw how he did that.
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 2/2/2021, 6:23 AM
@L0RDbuckethead -
Mugens
Mugens - 2/2/2021, 3:03 AM
Bottom line and I mean this in a very good way, if you are ever lucky enough to get a part in any Marvel project, you may have continuing employment (off and on) for life.
LSHF
LSHF - 2/2/2021, 4:28 AM
@Mugens - Good point. Unless your agent and/or you and asking for too much money. You don't want to be one of the highest paid actors in the MCU (see Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson).
Origame
Origame - 2/2/2021, 7:18 AM
@LSHF - they're really not asking for too much. Both rdj and Evans left only when they're contracts expired because they didn't want to do this forever. In fact I'm positive if either of them wanted to come back marvel would be more than happy to. And not to mention scarjo is still has her movie coming out despite her characters death. Depending on how this ends it can continue on. You might have had a point if you were talking about the villains, but that's it.
LSHF
LSHF - 2/2/2021, 8:33 AM
@Origame - Thanks for the response. What I was referring was that, "after" Robert and S.J.'s contract with the Marvel Studios began, they became the highest paid male and female actors in Hollywood, so when it would come time for contract renewals, their asking price would have been waaaaaay more.

In fact, this happened with "Spider-Man: Homecoming", as this was not on Robert's original contract and he was paid astronomical amounts of money to do this.

But I sincerely see your point. But they were the highest paid actors in the MCU, any new contracts would have costed Disney a LOT more, and, their characters died or retired, despite fan wishes and despite their own wishes.

And we all know, whether businesses say it or not, "money talks".

But, in these cases, I could be wrong. But it "is" a bit coincidental. And higher asking prices "does" result in actors loosing roles in franchises.

My favorite example is, after "The Hunt for Red October", Alec Baldwin's agent asked for a LOT more for the sequels, so the studio more or less said, "[frick] that" and hired Harrison Ford, who was asking for less.

It's not rare that this happens.

Thanks again for your reply.

Goldboink
Goldboink - 2/2/2021, 9:14 AM
@LSHF -
Or, if you kind of stink up the joint and then ask for that big payday. Say hi Terrance.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 2/2/2021, 3:04 AM
Hoping we get an Agents of Atlas show or movie. He's pretty good as Woo.
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 2/2/2021, 3:11 AM
Feige is King
PantherKing
PantherKing - 2/2/2021, 3:18 AM
Greatest magicians in the MCU
-Dr strange
-Scarlet Witch
-Loki
-Ant-man/Scott Lang
-Jimmy woo
IcePyke
IcePyke - 2/2/2021, 3:22 AM
Jimmy's Next Magic Trick
LSHF
LSHF - 2/2/2021, 7:09 AM
@Waddles - LOL!
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 2/2/2021, 7:40 AM
@Waddles - WandaVision wiriters, listen to this man.
CurlyBill
CurlyBill - 2/2/2021, 3:32 AM
I didnt like how bumbling Woo was in Antman & Wasp, so it was nice to see him being more competent and useful in Wandavision. I wouldn't mind seeing him in a Shang Chi sequel or an Agents of Atlas show.

parkerray
parkerray - 2/2/2021, 3:54 AM
His dialogue over the radio couldn’t have been more perfect. Probably the only character on that base who would’ve delivered the message with that much empathy.
LSHF
LSHF - 2/2/2021, 4:31 AM
@parkerray - Good point.
hummingbird68
hummingbird68 - 2/2/2021, 4:08 AM
So the cosmic microwave background radiation in the show is a real thing from the big bang and the area of Westview is showing enhanced or higher levels. Is Wanda trying to create another mind stone for vision?
The collector in Guardians of the Galaxy, explained that the Infinity Stones came into being from the big bang .......
LSHF
LSHF - 2/2/2021, 4:33 AM
@hummingbird68 - Good point. I just thought the CMBR was coming from Wanda as she was using her powers to do everything we saw her do.
hummingbird68
hummingbird68 - 2/2/2021, 4:40 AM
@LSHF - ooO - Even the idea that Wanda is giving off levels of CMBR would be something quite astounding - thats primal beginnings of our universe stuff.
LSHF
LSHF - 2/2/2021, 4:55 AM
@hummingbird68 - Correct. And since an infinity stone (created by the "big bang") helped give Wanda her ever-growing and expanding powers, that alone could explain (or not).
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 2/2/2021, 6:41 AM
@hummingbird68 - just watched the scene in infinity war with vision talking about her powers. He said the stone and Wanda give off the same energy signature
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 2/2/2021, 7:42 AM
@hummingbird68 - ohhh that makes sense, could be. I alo thought the hexagon shape is kinda like a pentagram in a ritual, you know, like the ones witches use, maybe Wanda is trying to summon someone (Vision) or something (the mind stone) into existence again.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 2/2/2021, 9:19 AM
@hummingbird68 -
Interesting theory. Methinks it points to some cosmic interference however she may be "borrowing energy" from the universe to fuel her fantasy. We still don't know if Vision is truly alive, dead or reanimated somehow. I want to see how they wound up in Westview.
hummingbird68
hummingbird68 - 2/2/2021, 9:41 AM
@Goldboink - That's my big question as well - How did Wanda end up in Westview?
I guess a another important question is who was Jimmy Woo's person in protective custody?
Goldboink
Goldboink - 2/2/2021, 9:53 AM
@hummingbird68 -
They may be related
hummingbird68
hummingbird68 - 2/2/2021, 9:57 AM
@Goldboink - Indeed ;D
Moriakum
Moriakum - 2/2/2021, 4:23 AM
It´s because of small details like this that people love the MCU and are invested in these characters. It´s absolutely mind-blowing what Feige and Marvel Studios have achieved (and continue to achieve) with this franchise.
PEDROM
PEDROM - 2/2/2021, 7:00 AM
@Moriakum -
Origame
Origame - 2/2/2021, 7:22 AM
@Moriakum - yet the big moments still get overlooked. Like how Mackie claims Sam didn't accept the shield and title at the end of endgame, yet when you watch that scene he directly said "thanks. I'll do my best".
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 2/2/2021, 4:40 AM
I’d say that he wasn’t snapped away because it’s noted that Monica being back on the job after three weeks is a remarkable turnaround, and she was aided by the fact that she was a top employee at a bureau founded by her mother. This Westview case is literally the first thing she gets to tackle.

Jimmy seemed to be going about business as usual before coming across this weirdness... so his recovery time and re-hiring at the FBI would have had to have been even more remarkable if he had just returned from non-existence three weeks ago.
Origame
Origame - 2/2/2021, 7:26 AM
@Waddles - id like to imagine he was at some assignment where he was isolated from the rest of the world, like an Antarctica job. So when he got dusted and came back, from everyone's perspective except his he was just finishing his job. Then he points out that he didn't observe for the full 5 years since he got dusted and everyone's like "huh. Neat" then moves on.
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