Joe Locke just dished out the kind of juicy secrets that even Agatha Harkness herself would approve of. The 21-year-old Heartstopper star entered Agatha All Along shrouded in mystery, going by the ominously vague nickname “Teen.” No one knew who he really was. Some thought he was just a really fashionable NPC with a flair for dramatics. But surprise! Turns out โTeenโ was actually none other than Wiccanโyes, Scarlet Witch’s magical son, also known by his government name: William Kaplan.
But waitโthereโs more! In a delightful soap opera twist, we find out that poor William Kaplan had an unfortunate accident (Marvel really said “Rest in Plotline, Sweet Prince”). His body became the new magical Airbnb for Billy Maximoff, Scarlet Witch and Vision’s spooky little wunderkind from WandaVision. Move over, Airbnb host rules, because Billy moved in with no checkout date.
In a brand-new interview with Variety, Joe finally got to unleash his inner truth-teller, now that Marvelโs gag order has been lifted. And oh, did he have things to say.
โWorst Kept Secret in History, Honestlyโ
Joe shared his struggle of pretending he wasnโt Billy Maximoff for what felt like eternityโwhich, in Marvel time, is like 15 movies, 3 multiverses, and one Loki redemption arc.
โItโs like playing reverse poker but with fans whoโve all got telepathy,โ Joe quipped. โBy the 10th person asking, โYouโre totally Billy, right?โ I was like, Who, me? Never! โฆBut, like, also yes.โ He added, โAnd donโt get me started on the fansโโWe knew from day one!โ Yeah? Good for you, Sherlock, but I couldnโt say anything without a Kevin Feige drone spotting me.โ
Witches, Theories, and Wild Guesses: Bring It On
The fan theories swirling around Agatha All Along have apparently been as wild as the Scarlet Witchโs wardrobe choices. Joe loved every bit of it.
โThereโs one theory where Iโm the villain orchestrating everythingโChefโs kiss,” he said. “Totally bonkers, but I respect the creativity. Some theories are so out there, they sound like something Agatha dreamed up after too many cocktails. I love reading them all. Even the ones where Iโm like, โUh, wrong universe, but cute effort!โโ
Will We See Tommy? Who Knows! (Joe Definitely Knows But Wonโt Tell You)
Naturally, Agatha All Along fans are dying to know if Billyโs speedster twin, Tommy, will pop up for some sibling rivalry and high-stakes drama. But Joe is holding onto that spoiler like a prized collectorโs edition comic book.
โI mean, I know the answer, but if I tell you, Marvel might banish me to the Quantum Realm,โ he teased. โLetโs just say… keep watching. Or donโt. But you should.โ
Free Agent Joe: Ready for Marvel, Netflix, or Your Local Starbucks
When asked about his future in the MCU and how heโd juggle any upcoming projects with a possible Heartstopper Season 4, Joeโs response was a delightful cry for help.
โMy schedule is so empty right now itโs honestly depressing,โ Joe admitted. โWhoever hires me first, Iโm thereโMarvel, Netflix, even Starbucks at this point. Iโve been so busy the past few years that this downtime is unbearable. Iโm like an over-caffeinated puppy stuck in a house, just pacing in circles.โ
The man is practically begging for work. Someone get this kid a cape or a rom-com role, stat!
So, whatโs next for Billy/Wiccan/Joe? Only time, Disney executives, and a few thousand fan theories will tell. But one thingโs for sureโif the MCU doesnโt snatch him up soon, the barista down the street might get an award-winning coffee boy.