WandaVision Script Strengthens Quicksilver Power Theory Significantly

Recent revelations from the original script of Marvel Studios’ WandaVision have reignited speculation about the power dynamics within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), particularly regarding Quicksilver’s abilities prior to the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron. In 2021, Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff took center stage, with further insights into her character unveiled in episode 8, titled “Previously On.”During this installment, Agatha Harkness guides Wanda through her memories, yet certain critical elements from the script remain unexplored by Marvel, prompting intriguing theories about Wanda and her brother Pietro’s origins.

Wanda and Pietro Maximoff, portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson respectively, made their debut in the MCU over ten years ago. Although WandaVision attempted to elucidate aspects of Wanda’s character, significant gaps remain in the narrative, particularly surrounding Quicksilver’s backstory. However, an overlooked aspect of the show’s original script hints at a compelling theory linking the Scarlet Witch directly to Quicksilver’s powers, fostering excitement around potential future appearances of both characters.

Evidence from WandaVision Suggests Scarlet Witch May Have Bestowed Powers on Pietro

New Insights into Pietro Maximoff’s Abilities

Wanda Maximoff exposed to the Mind Stone

Wanda Maximoff becoming the Scarlet Witch

Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Battle of Sokovia in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch with HYDRA

Traditionally in Marvel Comics, Wanda and Pietro Maximoff were regarded as the mutant offspring of Magneto. However, this backstory was altered even before their first live-action appearance in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Instead, they were reimagined as subjects of genetic experimentation by the High Evolutionary. For the MCU, their origins were further transformed, presenting them as byproducts of HYDRA’s experiments involving the Mind Stone. This Infinity Stone enhanced Wanda’s inherent powers, but Quicksilver’s abilities cannot be easily attributed to the same source.

Theoretical Framework: Scarlet Witch’s True Power

Could Wanda Have Conferred Powers to Her Brother?

Wanda Maximoff as Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange

The ambiguity surrounding Quicksilver’s powers has led to a prevalent theory suggesting that Wanda Maximoff’s enhanced abilities, as the Scarlet Witch, allowed her to grant superhuman powers to her brother. This might have influenced HYDRA’s assessment of Pietro as a success in their Mind Stone experiments, although he ultimately fell victim to Ultron in 2015. If true, this theory would position the Scarlet Witch as a far more formidable character than previously understood.

MCU Project Featuring Scarlet Witch	Year Released
Captain America: The Winter Soldier	2014
Avengers: Age of Ultron	2015
Captain America: Civil War	2016
Avengers: Infinity War	2018
Avengers: Endgame	2019
WandaVision	2021
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness	2022
What If…? Season 2	2023
Marvel Zombies	2025

While hints of Wanda’s ability to grant powers have been present within the MCU, none have been overtly confirmed. For instance, in WandaVision, Wanda magically created children, Billy and Tommy, who inherited abilities reminiscent of the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Agatha Harkness, a notable witch in her own right, also empowered Ralph Bohner through a magical means, indicating that such feats are possible. It seems Marvel may eventually reveal that the Scarlet Witch played a role in providing her brother with his super-speed.

The Significance of Quicksilver’s MCU Comeback

Potential Return of Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Pietro Maximoff as Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron

In their short time on-screen, Wanda and Pietro’s sibling relationship was scarcely developed before Quicksilver’s untimely death at Ultron’s hands during Avengers: Age of Ultron. The prospect of both characters returning to the MCU offers a tantalizing opportunity to delve deeper into their bond and potentially validate the theory regarding their powers’ origins. As Phase 6 moves closer to Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, anticipation surrounding the return of both Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson continues to build.

Following Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s recent role in Kraven the Hunter, which received mixed reviews, speculation about his return to the role of Pietro Maximoff has intensified. Given the initial misdirection surrounding Evan Peters’ portrayal of Quicksilver in WandaVision, fans are eager for a definitive return of the original character. The resurrection of Wanda and Pietro Maximoff could lead to a noteworthy explanation of their shared powers, potentially confirming the Scarlet Witch’s influential role in their abilities.

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