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Agatha All Along is a television series created by Jac Schaeffer that is set to premiere on Disney+ on September 18, 2024. It is a spin-off series of WandaVision, released in 2021, and is the 11th television series in the MCU. The executive producers are Mary Livanos, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, and Schaeffer.
The miniseries Agatha All Along centers on the witch Agatha Harkness, who is played by Kathryn Hahn. After losing her powers at the end of WandaVision, she sets out to form a new coven of witches, with help from a goth teen. With the support of her coven, Agatha plans to walk down the dangerous Witches' Road to restore her magical powers.
Hahn is joined by Patti LuPone, Sasheer Zamata, Debra Jo Rupp, Aubrey Plaza, Joe Locke, etc. in supporting roles in Agatha All Along. Locke plays a goth fanboy of Agatha Harkness, and is only refered to as 'Teen'. His character has been shrouded in secrecy which, in turn, has drawn even more attention to the character, as well as the actor.
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Fans have been curious to learn about the young actor, Joe Locke, whose career seems to be on the rise with each acting appearance.
Read below to know everything about the Agatha All Along star, Joe Locke
1) He hails from the Isle of Man
Joe was born as Joseph William Locke, on September 24, 2003. He was raised in Douglas, the capital city of the Isle of Man, which is a small island territory located between Great Britain and Ireland.
2) He made his acting debut in Heartstopper
Before stepping into the role of the mysterious 'Teen' in Agatha All Along, Joe won audience's hearts with his portrayal of the gay high school student, Charlie Spring, in the series, Heartstopper, in 2022. The Netflix coming-of-age series is based on Alice Oseman's graphic novel of the same name, that was published in 2016.
Joe stars alongside Kit Connor, William Gao, Yasmin Finney, etc. in the acclaimed series. Heartstopper has been praised for its positive representation of LGBTQ+ relationships.
3) He came out at as gay when he was 12 years old
Joe first came out as gay to his mother at the age of 12 through Instagram. However, he soon deleted the post because he didn't feel comfortable sharing it with the world just yet. Three years later, at the age of 15, he came out again. In 2023, the 19-year-old actor made a statement to Teen Vogue to clarify any confusion regarding his sexuality:
"I have been openly gay since I was, like, 12."
4) Joe has advocated for LGBTQ+ rights
In August 2022, he sent a video message during the Isle of Man's annual pride celebration to end an archaic and discriminatory rule. He urged lawmakers to end the ban preventing gay men from donating blood.
In response, the Isle of Man's health minister, Lawrie Hooper, announced that he would take necessary measures to end the blanket ban.
5) Joe made his Broadway debut in 2024
On January 31, 2024, Joe made his Broadway debut in a revival of the musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He played the apprentice Tobias Ragg, who helps out Mrs. Lovett in her meat pie shop. Gaten Matarazzo, Felix Torrez-Ponce, Nathan Salstone, and Daniel Marconi previously played the role during the show's run at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in Midtown Manhattan.
Moreover, Joe had made his professional stage debut in 2022 with the role of Noah in Donmar Warehouse's production of The Trials by Dawn King.
6) He has won several accolades
The talented actor has achieved a lot even before turning 21. He was awarded the Queerty Award for his role as Charlie Spring in Heartstopper in 2023. Additionally, he won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Professional Debut Performance for his role in The Trials in 2022.
Viewers can watch all episodes of Agatha All Along on Disney+ starting from September 18, 2024.
