Behind The Marvel Magic That Made WandaVision

What The Making Of WandaVision Really Looks Like. Without CGI, VFX, And All The Magic!
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WandaVision has kept us all fascinated with the intricate storyline, creative genres and plethora of special effects. Now, we finally have a bit more insight as to how Marvel brought all their signature magic, alongside using the old fashioned technology to make WandaVision the epic series it was.
First of all, we have to cover the insane numbers associated with the production! The series is essentially a five and a half hour long film, so it’s no surprise it took ten different visual effects companies and hundreds of millions of dollars to create the final product.
How about Geraldine’s epic ejection from Wanda’s world… did actress Teyonah Parris or a stunt double really have to endure the intense and violent launch? How did they make that and her re-entrance into the Hex so realistic?
There was no shortage of epic battle scenes in the show, that’s for sure. Many of them were performed while flying and whipping through the air, not an easy task to make look good! We’ll be covering how they made that magic happen!
When it comes to the vision of Vision… well let’s jsut say it was quite a team effort. Paul Bettany, prosthetics, makeup and VFX all played a part in bringing our favourite synthezoid to life.
As for the Hex barrier… We were so inspired to learn where the inspiration for the visuals of it came from. Learning about all these intricate details make us understand how genius the MCU team really is.
To finish us off, we’ll be sharing all sorts of hilarious outtakes and laughs with the cast. If you didn’t already LOVE WandaVision, you definitely will after seeing all this!
00:00 Intro
00:37 The numbers
01:31 Behind Wanda’s Magic
02:18 Flying Battles
03:19 Vision’s Visuals
04:09 Geraldine’s Ejection
05:06 The Hex Barrier
05:47 Westview Expansion
06:06 Surprising CGI
06:48 The Outtakes
07:41 Outro
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[@TheThings]

Can you believe WandaVision used more CGI shots than Avengers: Endgame?👀🤯

[@lordvenjix3757]

Unbelievable but it's true

[@samiii1880]

Yes because there is more magic/ not realistic things

[@loading4354]

Yes, but endgame is timeconsuming, since it's not just a 1 or 2 effects like WandaVision.

[@scruffd0g193]

Well yeah because the Hex and the fight required a ton of CGI.

[@samiii1880]

@@scruffd0g193exactly!

[@karlotty]

That Scarlet Witch costume even looks more fire in normal brightness.

[@vanex1043]

Your first comment after 1.1k likes

[@caroll9513]

Ya

[@11more40]

i need to do homework

[@caroll9513]

Agree to disagree so I agree and I don't agree

[@thanosbeifong8323]

Which one

[@antigravity8571]

Ì literally lost it when Agatha threw poor Sparky lol

[@alexandramakowiecki7223]

Same!

[@MrGergasikuat]

that not sparky!

[@andyainslie8053]

Ikr she killed him so cruel

[@zamryasa]

Her laugh tho, so on point..

[@AvitheTiger]

Don’t worry that’s just CGI Sparky

[@AgentWuT]

Katherine: (evil laugh) Also Katherine few seconds later: YEET THE DOG

[@comic6742]

Kathryn*

[@justicealistair7774]

The yeet is everything! 😂😂

[@rileymartin2202]

Well there are loads of ways to spell Katherine but that’s how to spell her Kathryn so yeah

[@taramaster6529]

then she says GOOD Dog

[@Dark-ki7lf]

It's Kathryn

[@jameshickman1641]

This proves that comic book movies should stand as much a chance of being awarded an oscar/grammy as any other film/show

[@ladygrndr9424]

I am going to say that that level of acting when your entire surroundings are green and your partner's ears are jutting out the side of his blue head, that takes some chops!

[@jameshickman1641]

Indeed and not for lack of studying the art. These folk have pedigree the likes of Julliard and Royal Shakespeare.

[@ari4067]

do you mean emmy, not grammy?

[@reiluvi]

grammys are for music LMAO

[@maryjoyspohrer9011]

Absolutely!!!!

[@sethfreakinrollins9889]

Cinema is a form of art, and this proves it.

[@TheThings]

🤩🤩🤩

[@jgocraxy]

@Demi Lee explain

[@azubikkibuza]

@Demi Lee excuse me?

[@moch.akhtarsyach7165]

Demi Lee now act!

[@nightsaresosstarry]

@Demi Lee lol u dumb as hell

[@vizeath]

I imagine when MCU held the audition for Agatha Harkness, they asked the casts to do a Witch evil laugh...

[@GeeklyGoods]

LOL or had everyone sing "Agatha All Along" LOL!

[@AlvinaYunoa]

@@GeeklyGoods That was definitely made after casting

[@anthonycottone2723]

I’ve never seen a series with so little episodes that made me feel so much In so little time, Wandavision is a true masterpiece of our time..... and I could not appreciate it enough

[@JuderkaMoretaaitetsu]

We just wanted more of them, Wanda vision love story it was to short we wanted more and closure and the brothers delivered!

[@GeeklyGoods]

COMPLETELY agree! I got so attached to this series within the course of 9 weeks and I don't think this has happened to me much. A complete masterpiece indeed!

[@mrsuperselenio5694]

@@GeeklyGoods You should try Marvel Netflix's Daredevil next them, you will not be disappointed

[@starlite8348]

Absolutely

[@darrenromano617]

Ugh. I agree. I don't care what others say. Wandavision > Loki > The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

[@ys7737]

Elizabeth, I found her a great actress. She can do anything; comedy, romance, and action. She can make us laugh with her humor. She can express Wanda's feeling of loss. Her body motion creates The Scarlett Witch's magic craft out of nowhere. Yes, those visual effects are all based on her performances. Can you really believe that she performes by the green back with being hanged? Unbelievable! This drama notices me that movies are based on human faces and bodies motion! They can creates existance from nothing.

[@elisokhon]

so true elizabeth is amazing

[@Mashfi23]

She kind of can do the magic stuff for real too...

[@francescafrancesca3554]

Exactly!!! Perfectly put

[@L.C123]

I love Kathryn’s laugh for Agatha she did, it quite contagious in my opinion 😆😂

[@gerbil497]

@aqua blu my thoughts exactly lmao

[@FBI-cj1zm]

7:37 They should've kept that scene in the show.

[@shawnmandigo3560]

They did... you must have missed it

[@Jmgjgdjd5]

@@shawnmandigo3560 she didn't throw the dog in the show

[@LionQueenn]

Actors are crazy ass hell. I was watching the Jungle Book and thinking about that little boy doing all those scenes by himself and CGI. Yikes 😳

[@neverenough000]

OMG yes imagine you r a kids and just the one and only person and acting like theres many creatures like,please the awkward😭

[@kammy6340]

Like when I saw the behind the scenes of that show (Jungle Book) I was blown away by that young boy's acting. Wow. Never knew it was just him alone for literally almost the whole movie.

[@milesskillman256]

Kathryn Hahn nailed it with her evil laughter. It sounds so real!

[@GeeklyGoods]

Right?! It's so legit! The performances all across this cast are easily award worthy!

[@PauliChromatic]

Start loving Wanda even more. Excellent writers, actors and storyline. Perfectly impressed.

[@GeeklyGoods]

Same here!! I had mixed feelings about the MCU Wanda Maximoff, having known her to be a much more layered character. This show brought that to life and more.

[@alexandrecotetessier7136]

7:39 And she threw away Sparky too!

[@clarisa30]

Her delicate hand work when she makes magic its so amazing, i always thought that no one can make the magic moves look real and not cringey, but looking at her and Tilda Swinton doing it, they really got it. Brilliant women

[@angeliquetamisin4443]

Elizabeth olsen is so talented and such a good actress to do those like hand movements

[@nearry382Reamy]

You know what Impress me more. Marvel's CGI studios can make this whole series and everything looked so real while DC's CGI studios can't even take the mustache off Cavil's face.

[@pedrojeimer]

True

[@Maatjuhhh]

And even a guy redid it with a simple computer and some free time.

[@kookyplatypus4571]

Marvel: Compelling story/multiverse, Master at cgi DC: Orphan in a halloween costume, Moustache scary

[@25beee]

Sorry DC I must laugh for this 🤣, but maybe when James Gunn on front seat it would be better

[@sinkingship4454]

haha.... even marvel put some shaved mustache in thanos face. anyways i thnk marvel have their own team for vfx like a studio ( not sure though)

[@renzobersabal235]

Im mad because agatha killed sparky, but even get more mad when she throws it

[@Mindspectrum]

Was Sparky even real?

[@grapehool7699]

@@Mindspectrum mans askin the real questions

[@orbeat6557]

@@Mindspectrum Sparky is real when she killed the poor dog. Remember when Monica was sent out of Westview and her clothes that Wanda created for her remains? Monica have tested it and it is as real as it could get.

[@Mindspectrum]

@@orbeat6557 Monika's clothes were transformed. If Sparky was really real, it must have been a resident's dog. If so, did she really kill him or just hex him? The point of this is to keep waking Wanda up so she will reveal how she created the hex. Therefore Agatha sends the dog for the children and takes it away again to simulate loss. But she only holds him in her arms, he does not necessarily have to be dead. On the other hand, she is a wicked witch.. 🤔

[@gerbil497]

but we love her

[@TheJudeMF]

WanadaVision set the bar high. It’ll be hard for the other shows to be as good as this.

[@javiman]

Can we please take a moment and admire how ridiculously BEAUTIFUL Teyonah Parris is?! 😍

[@Jmgjgdjd5]

who?

[@torta0026]

@@Jmgjgdjd5 The actress who portrays Monica Rambeau

[@toshtao1]

Yeah, she should have been Captain Marvel instead of that freak Brie Larson.

[@mcdrizzlej6573]

@@toshtao1, What did they do for you to call them a freak?

[@toshtao1]

@@mcdrizzlej6573 Brie Larson is the most hated actor in the MCU. Look it up.

[@somechannelguy]

Everyone that made this show and the actors are the best and don't get as much credit as they deserve

[@brianm3160]

The show had 5 minutes long credits for a reason

[@brianm3160]

Plus it got over 20 Emmy nominations

[@Kopie0830]

What stuck to me is the Ship of Theseus. I just need 2 Visions talking to each other about Philosophy for like 10 hours and I'm sold.

[@funsickus]

Imagine having a job where you can be on wires all day. That must be so much fun.

[@alfreddreamer9097]

Sounds like a lot of fun until that one time something goes wrong.

[@funsickus]

@@alfreddreamer9097 what can go wrong? Worst case scenario is that everything fails and you keep hanging up there for a few hours. You are in a harness so nothing could exactly go wrong except for getting stuck.

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

Remind yourself of what you have been able to overcome. All the times you felt like you weren't going to make it through, you proved yourself wrong. You are more powerful than you think.

[@Mindspectrum]

I love WandaVision! What kind of imagination do actors have to be able to play it like that? Awesome! The cast is just amazing and I'm looking forward to an Oscar-worthy film with Elizabeth Olsen. She definitely has the potential for it.

[@apdronite6202]

Casting Kathryn Hahn in Marvel was one of the greatest decision and I love her for it. Why comedians end up being awesome in films. Like Kristen Wiig too.

[@mitsuki9274]

Bald Vision??? LOL. Imagine white Vision. That would suck

[@clover3297]

Bald white vision is giving some voldy with a nose vibes

[@thanos7308]

@@clover3297 HaHA

[@lexileviosa9129]

@@clover3297 Yessss

[@ashwin9860]

0:03 now that’s a cursed image

[@alberteinstein3612]

How Marvel managed to make a comic accurate costume that’s even better than the comics still eludes me The Scarlett Witch costume is PERFECT, it’s literally SO GOOD

[@jomarkmagbanua143]

This wasn't just a series. This was a masterpiece set in motion. A big clap to Marvel and Kevin!!

[@guntheroberholster3311]

Wanda is hands down my fav MCU character. Felt every emotion, Well done Elizabeth Olsen!

[@meropedurwood5514]

That fun moment when Elizabeth sweeps past Kathryn on the wires and Kathryn's just like, "Where'd you go?" 😂

[@25beee]

I always give kudos for Marvel’s cgi, and what’s more expressive is the way each Marvel’s actor and their double, acting and doing all those kind of stunts on wire..it’s difficult, like in WandaVision Olsen can gracefully land after flying and Bettany fly with wire so effortlessly...

[@scarletwizz9355]

The way they fly is so professional and smooth I love it tbh, it's just amazing and makes it more realistic

[@crazyramus]

This video was more interesting than the Disney+ behind the scenes episode

[@mary-zd5po]

but everything they put into the series is literally more than worth it!!

[@darklawyergirl7]

This made me smile so hard. Such fabulous performances all round. The actors, the crew, brilliant!

[@GeeklyGoods]

100%! It takes talent both in front of and behind the camera to make a masterpiece and they truly came together for one!

[@dashkanishka]

That Scarlett Witch costume along with the headgear is just 🤯

[@GeeklyGoods]

It takes talent to put together, both in front of and behind the camera, wow!! The hand motion closeups in front of a greenscreen gave us those beautiful moments with Wanda and the magic. These are geniuses!!!

[@Reactionmemes541]

The way she moves her fingers and hand during magic is something fabulous...l love that part most

[@lordvenjix3757]

Characters like Morgan Le Fay and Nico Minoru should be reintroduced in the MCU

[@TheAmpharosFreak]

Chthon is being set up. Morgan Le Fay will eventually appear. For all we know wandas cabin at the end of wandavision is at the base of wundagore mountain.

[@natania7738]

I thought you meant Morgan Le Fay from Magic Tree House at first, and then I realized that you *probably* didn't

[@Cerrios]

@@natania7738 I was thinking Morgana from Merlin (but I did read MTH as a kid and I love it)

[@Just-TEEPEE-com]

3:34 I could never take vision seriously 🤣😂

[@poppliogaming5015]

Me when Agatha threw away Sparky’s body: So you have chosen... death

[@riddhi3541]

I totally love the movie magic and WandaVision is AMAZING!!!!Same as your channel!!!

[@TheThings]

Thank you Riddhi!🥰

[@riddhi3541]

@@TheThings Omg you replied Thank you soo much it means a lot to me!!!

[@sylvie3975]

Lizzie's talent to do the scarlet witch magic is something that looks extremely natural right now, lets just appreciate her for a moment 😌👌

[@Ijustfeelyou]

I love your pfp! Sylvie is my favorite character( Wanda and Loki being next)

[@sylvie3975]

@@Ijustfeelyou thanks :D Its cool to find another person who actually likes her

[@Ijustfeelyou]

@sylvie ikr! I don't know why everyone hates her she is such a great character. She was pretty instantly my favorite.

[@paulcelino976]

I love the way Agatha laugh and threw sparky.. poor dog

[@aimeeobrien8622]

This show was absolutely phenomenal!!! One of the best shows ever created when u understand all the underlying emotions and different aspects at play. Elizabeth Olsen is one of the best actresses out there in my opinion and this solidified that notion even more. Especially when u consider what little she acts with right in front of her but how believable it translates on screen. Truly fabulous, deserves all the awards. Wanda Maximoff is such a badass too definitely my favourite character.

[@vspiastri]

Im watching Wandavision for the 3 time all 8 episodes. Its just to good

[@GamerTripeater]

Agatha:and I killed sparky too (Angry john wick voice intesifies)

[@theonefrancis696]

The sitcom part of the series was hilarious, really well done.

[@Adensubs]

I wasn't ready for Vision with ears!!

[@lucianodevora__]

i knowww it’s so .... ugly🕴🏼

[@steevenhyde3505]

Good job for whoever was in charged of casting. They did a great job.

[@Strawberryg1rl007]

I think Kathyn is one of the most talented actresses I’ve ever seen

[@tatiana495]

I didn’t even notice the gazebo was CGH in lol. That explains why there was a big blue box on set when I was there lol😸😸

[@lipetv5114]

So perfect!! This is amazing OMG

[@SirBelmerD]

I'm not surprised considering that by length alone there would be more shots and sequences needed for the final product, which in sum total is roughly 5 hours and 30-40 minutes.

[@existentialghost8373]

Kathryn Hann laughing while walking away was everything when I originally watched it 😂

[@TonyStark-uf2gh]

I really love Wanda Vision I saw all episodes keep making such series Marvel we will support you..❤️👍

[@leonorbaptista5594]

I would LOVE, and honestly give everything, to be in the MCU, just to be a part of it, sense it has had such a huge impact in my life and the person I am and the one I want to became/grow into

[@agentP439]

this is so cool! Also can you make a video about the upcoming Keeper of the Lost Cities Movie?

[@sonalkss6973]

Great,talented cast and crew.They are wonderful.

[@heyaaa3506]

Vision flight was insane!

[@nicholetiglao4680]

I enjoy seeing the wire works without the cgi. I love that majority (not all) of the flying scenes are flawless. My favorite is when wanda dive down from the roof a building to break the illusion with the witches.

[@ricardoalva6029]

Omg I miss having a new episode each week SO much.

[@justicealistair7774]

The way she YEETS the dog at 7:36 is life.😂😂

[@abigailelaine2844]

0:19 "what were the secrets behind the magic?"......it's been agatha all alongggg

[@raf_a_xx]

masterpiece from start to finish

[@Kimo0tJJ]

that wire flying looks so freakin fun tho O_O

[@silent_dreamer_]

I am very shocked that they used that much CGI! Thank you to The Things Team because you guys do an awesome job on each video.

[@TheThings]

Thanks for your support 🙏🏼

[@silent_dreamer_]

@@TheThings Your welcome ! :)

[@Carnutzjoe]

I love Katherine Hahn as Agatha Harkness. I hope she becomes a regular in the MCU.

[@jallessantos7872]

This serie is such a great entertainment.

[@bloom1285]

Oh meh- this is awesome!! I can’t believe behind the scenes it’s so good

[@hollander6006]

I love this series and I love The scarlet witch's costume 👌🔥

[@lordvenjix3757]

Awesome video 👌

[@khup221]

I love this and I am so confused how you get these clips...Thank you for this tho❤

[@manicallyonline]

I love this show! And who else is exciting for the Falcon and the Winter Soldier coming out tomorrow!

[@KoN_EDIT]

This is Amazing

[@fullxy6198]

And it still looks awesome

[@christine9300]

I would definitely love to try that wire work, it just looks so fun

[@zawlynnhtoo3030]

WandaVision team (actors, vfx teams, costumes teams, etc.) made a marvelous job.

[@goga.games18]

visions cgi is amazing i thought it was all just makeup

[@GeeklyGoods]

Same here! It's incredibly talented the things they do!

[@ericvisser9641]

Love your vids, keep it up

[@jamesmyers1632]

Highly doubt that the first few episodes cost 25 million dollars each

[@sonalkss6973]

awards for this masterpieace. oscar for olsen.

[@abdulbassit9191]

It's an amazing series and loved it a Lots

[@jasonme3557]

This series is great. I loved every detail. Olson looks stunning in the 50's/60 attire. Bewitched Reboot anyone.

[@Thakur_Devendra]

I love whole series and I want more.

[@thatneli]

Awesome show !!

[@sana_saint]

They're so committed! Wire work is no joke and can def be dangerous at times

[@kripajain5255]

THIS IS SOOOO AMAZING I LOVE YOU THE THINGS

[@TheThings]

🥰🥰🥰

[@donnalynd.gonzales5066]

Watching this makes me want to fly or try those wire things 😆

[@boots4899]

the flying part looks fun

[@user-or7lw7tr5k]

Excellent

[@GE2708]

Damn sitting through ur videos is exhausting. This voice and all these cuts with scenes from the series...

[@7flowersofourworld23]

Amazing

[@ethanamitay]

One of my favorite shows

[@eli14c]

Agatha throwing sparky is just... *iconic*

[@STAYCisthefutureofKpop12]

Teyonah Paris is such a great, funny actress!😅🤎 Can't wait to see her in captain marvel 2, marvel will prolly make more than a billion dollars this time

[@GeeklyGoods]

She's got a lot of charm, too! It was so easy to get attached to her as Monica Rambeau. CM wasn't my favorite MCU movie but I think CM2 will be a big improvement!

[@STAYCisthefutureofKpop12]

@@GeeklyGoods Yes! Exactly, I never knew Monica was the first Captain marvel

[@GeeklyGoods]

@@STAYCisthefutureofKpop12 Well the first Captain Marvel was actually a man named MarVell! But MCU does a great way of creating their own storylines!

[@STAYCisthefutureofKpop12]

@@GeeklyGoods Ohk

[@maryjoyspohrer9011]

Worth every penny!!!!! Best thing I've seen on the small screen since Stranger Things!!!! Agetha all along! Ear worm fodder for a LONG time!!!

[@mrsuperselenio5694]

Not to take credit from wandavision as it was a great show but if you call it the "best thing", I doubt it you have seen many other tv shows xD

[@maryjoyspohrer9011]

@@mrsuperselenio5694 You know, come to think of it, I haven't seen a lot of shows for a while.

[@mrsuperselenio5694]

@@maryjoyspohrer9011 Well, If you are into the marvel train I strongly recommend netflix Marvel's Daredevil, story is good, actors did a great job and the directing was very good too

[@maryjoyspohrer9011]

@@mrsuperselenio5694 Thanks for the tip luv! I'll look into it.