14 photos that show how 'WandaVision' looks without visual effects

Olivia SinghMar 13, 2021, 03:32 IST

From left: Director Matt Shakman, Elizabeth Olsen, and Paul Bettany filming the first episode of "WandaVision."Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios

Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for "WandaVision."
Marvel released the first episode of its new documentary-style series called "Assembled."
The show gave a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "WandaVision."

A week after the explosive season one finale of "WandaVision," Marvel is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at how the hit series came together.

"WandaVision" was the focus of the first episode of Marvel Studios' "Assembled," a documentary-style series, released on Friday on Disney Plus.

The episode gave fans insight into how stars Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, and more made the decades-spanning show with the help of visual effects.

Here's how 14 scenes from "WandaVision" look without special effects.

Vision dipped Wanda while dancing with her in the opening credits of the season premiere.

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany on episode one of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Bettany's face was painted blue for the filming of the black-and-white episodes.

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany on episode one of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Here's a closer look at the newlyweds sitting on the couch near the end of the episode.

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany on episode one of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

In reality, dots were placed on Bettany's face and used to track his movements.

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany on episode one of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Wanda lost control while trying to make dinner.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode one of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Wires were used to give the impression that Wanda's magic was at play.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode one of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Episode five showed Wanda exiting the hex and confronting S.W.O.R.D.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode five of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Wanda's hex was created using visual effects.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode five of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Evan Peters' fake Pietro appeared during the opening credits of episode six.

Evan Peters in the opening credits for episode six of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Obviously, no super-speed was used when Peters filmed his segment for the opening credits.

Evan Peters filming the opening credits for episode six of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

On episode seven, Vision and Darcy teamed up to figure out what was going on in Westview.

Paul Bettany on episode seven of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Bettany's entire face was painted maroon once "WandaVision" began filming in color.

Paul Bettany on episode seven of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Wanda learned of Agnes' true identity as a centuries-old witch named Agatha Harkness after wandering into her basement.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode eight of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Olsen was attached to a harness while filming the scene.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode eight of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

At the end of episode eight and the start of episode nine, Agatha held Wanda's twins hostage.

Jett Klyne, Kathryn Hahn, and Julian Hilliard on episode eight of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Hahn was suspended in the air using wires.

Kathryn Hahn on episode eight of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Vision intervened when the antagonistic White Vision attacked Wanda.

Paul Bettany on episode nine of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Many wires were attached to Bettany so he could look as though he was flying.

Paul Bettany on episode nine of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Angry Westview residents confronted Wanda about trapping them in her hex.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode nine of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Wanda's red-hued magic was added via visual effects.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode nine of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Wanda's version of Vision and Hayward's replica fought each other during the finale.

Paul Bettany on episode nine of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Bettany filmed the scene in the Westview Public Library with a stunt man.

Paul Bettany on episode nine of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Wanda and Agatha had an intense showdown in the sky during the finale.

Kathryn Hahn and Elizabeth Olsen on episode nine of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Olsen and Hahn flew around each other while attached to wires.

Kathryn Hahn and Elizabeth Olsen on episode nine of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Wanda finally transformed into the Scarlet Witch after reabsorbing her powers from Agatha, which led to an explosion.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode nine of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Behind-the-scenes footage showed that Olsen was in harness when filming the key moment.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode nine of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

The end credits scene of the finale showed Wanda astral projecting while reading the Darkhold.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode nine of "WandaVision." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

Olsen was sitting in a chair, rather than magically floating, while filming the scene.

Elizabeth Olsen on episode nine of "WandaVision," seen in behind-the-scenes footage from Marvel Studios' "Assembled." Marvel Studios/Disney Plus

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14 photos that show how 'WandaVision' looks without visual effects

Vision dipped Wanda while dancing with her in the opening credits of the season premiere.

Bettany's face was painted blue for the filming of the black-and-white episodes.

Here's a closer look at the newlyweds sitting on the couch near the end of the episode.

In reality, dots were placed on Bettany's face and used to track his movements.

Wanda lost control while trying to make dinner.

Wires were used to give the impression that Wanda's magic was at play.

Episode five showed Wanda exiting the hex and confronting S.W.O.R.D.

Wanda's hex was created using visual effects.

Evan Peters' fake Pietro appeared during the opening credits of episode six.

Obviously, no super-speed was used when Peters filmed his segment for the opening credits.

On episode seven, Vision and Darcy teamed up to figure out what was going on in Westview.

Bettany's entire face was painted maroon once "WandaVision" began filming in color.

Wanda learned of Agnes' true identity as a centuries-old witch named Agatha Harkness after wandering into her basement.

Olsen was attached to a harness while filming the scene.

At the end of episode eight and the start of episode nine, Agatha held Wanda's twins hostage.

Hahn was suspended in the air using wires.

Vision intervened when the antagonistic White Vision attacked Wanda.

Many wires were attached to Bettany so he could look as though he was flying.

Angry Westview residents confronted Wanda about trapping them in her hex.

Wanda's red-hued magic was added via visual effects.

Wanda's version of Vision and Hayward's replica fought each other during the finale.

Bettany filmed the scene in the Westview Public Library with a stunt man.

Wanda and Agatha had an intense showdown in the sky during the finale.

Olsen and Hahn flew around each other while attached to wires.

Wanda finally transformed into the Scarlet Witch after reabsorbing her powers from Agatha, which led to an explosion.

Behind-the-scenes footage showed that Olsen was in harness when filming the key moment.

The end credits scene of the finale showed Wanda astral projecting while reading the Darkhold.

Olsen was sitting in a chair, rather than magically floating, while filming the scene.