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{{Infobox television episode
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"'''We Interrupt This Program'''" is the fourth episode of the American television [[miniseries]] ''[[WandaVision]]'', based on [[Marvel Comics]] featuring the characters [[Scarlet Witch|Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch]] and [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]]. It follows an investigation of the idyllic [[sitcom]] life that Maximoff and Vision are living in the town of Westview, New Jersey. The episode is set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] (MCU), sharing continuity with [[List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films|the films of the franchise]]. It was written by Bobak Esfarjani and [[Megan McDonnell]], and directed by [[Matt Shakman]].
[[Paul Bettany]] and [[Elizabeth Olsen]] reprise their respective roles as [[Vision (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Vision]] and [[Wanda Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wanda Maximoff]] from the film series,
"We Interrupt This Program" was released on the streaming service [[Disney+]] on January 29, 2021. Critics praised the episode for answering some of the series' mysteries, and also highlighted the episode's opening
== Plot ==
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== Production ==
=== Development ===
By October 2018, [[Marvel Studios]] was developing a limited series starring [[Elizabeth Olsen]]'s [[Wanda Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wanda Maximoff]] and [[Paul Bettany]]'s [[Vision (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Vision]] from the [[
=== Writing ===
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DeMarco used Vision's introduction in ''[[Avengers: Age of Ultron]]'' (2015) as the definitive version of the character when approaching the visual effects for him in ''WandaVision''. Bettany wore a bald cap and face makeup on set to match Vision's color, as well as tracking markers for the visual effects teams to reference.<ref name="FXGuide" /> Complex 3D and digital makeup techniques were then used to create the character, with sections of Bettany's face replaced with CGI on a shot-by-shot basis; the actor's eyes, nose, and mouth were usually the only elements retained.<ref name="FXGuide" /> The brief appearance of dead Vision was created by Digital Domain,<ref name="DDAoVFX" /> who explained that the hole in the character's head where the Mind Stone was ripped out by [[Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thanos]] in ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'' (2018) could not be created with practical effects. For those shots, Digital Domain completely replaced Bettany's head with a digital Vision head based on his appearance at the end of ''Infinity War''. They then match-moved Bettany's facial performance for his eyes, nose, and mouth onto the digital model.<ref name="DigitalDomain" />
DeMarco and her team looked at the Blip scene in ''
=== Music ===
Composer [[Christophe Beck]] said that, as a Marvel fan, the episode's opening sequence gave him goosebumps when he first watched it, and he was pleased with the intensity of the music he wrote that "brought out the chaos in that moment".<ref name="BeckNerdistFeb2021" /> He introduced a new theme for Rambeau in the scene.<ref name="BeckGoldDerby" /> "[[Voodoo Child (Slight Return)]]" by [[the Jimi Hendrix Experience]] is featured in the episode.<ref name="VultureReview" /> A soundtrack album for the episode was released digitally by [[Marvel Studios#Marvel Music|Marvel Music]] and [[Hollywood Records]] on February 5, 2021, featuring Beck's score.<ref name="Soundtrack" />
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== References ==
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<ref name="Disney+SeriesSep2018">{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=September 18, 2018 |title=Loki, Scarlet Witch, Other Marvel Heroes to Get Own TV Series on Disney Streaming Service (Exclusive) |url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/loki-scarlet-witch-tv-series-marvel-disney-streaming-service-1202947551/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/72XWaEZfB?url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/loki-scarlet-witch-tv-series-marvel-disney-streaming-service-1202947551/ |archive-date=September 19, 2018 |access-date=September 18, 2018 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="D232019">{{Cite web |last=Couch |first=Aaron |date=August 23, 2019 |title=Marvel Unveils 3 New Disney+ Shows Including 'She-Hulk' and 'Moon Knight' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-confirms-3-new-disney-shows-including-she-hulk-moon-knight-1232742 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190823234749/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-confirms-3-new-disney-shows-including-she-hulk-moon-knight-1232742 |archive-date=August 23, 2019 |access-date=August 23, 2019 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>
<ref name="ExpandingUniverse">{{Cite web |last=Dinh |first=Christine |date=November 13, 2019 |title=What's Next For The Marvel Cinematic Universe After 'Avengers: Endgame' |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-cinematic-universe-after-avengers-endgame |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114091331/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/marvel-cinematic-universe-after-avengers-endgame |archive-date=November 14, 2019 |access-date=November 14, 2019 |website=[[
<ref name="Shakman">{{Cite web |last=Fischer |first=Jacob |date=August 21, 2019 |title=Matt Shakman In Talks To Direct 6-Episode Marvel Studios Series For Disney+ (Exclusive) |url=https://discussingfilm.net/2019/08/21/matt-shakman-in-talks-to-direct-6-episode-marvel-studios-series-for-disney-exclusive/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824015342/https://discussingfilm.net/2019/08/21/matt-shakman-in-talks-to-direct-6-episode-marvel-studios-series-for-disney-exclusive/ |archive-date=August 24, 2019 |access-date=August 24, 2019 |website=
<ref name="EmmyDec2020CoverStory">{{Cite web |last=Reinstein |first=Mara |date=December 16, 2020 |title=Not Your Mother's Suburbs |url=https://www.emmys.com/news/features/not-your-mothers-suburbs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220020528/https://www.emmys.com/news/features/not-your-mothers-suburbs |archive-date=December 19, 2020 |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=[[Emmy (magazine)|emmy]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="BettanyColliderNov2020">{{Cite web |last=Radish |first=Christina |date=November 25, 2020 |title=Paul Bettany & Alan Ball on 'Uncle Frank,' 'WandaVision,' & Having Similar Directing Styles |url=https://collider.com/paul-bettany-alan-ball-on-uncle-frank-wandavision-having-similar-directing-styles/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207144328/https://collider.com/paul-bettany-alan-ball-on-uncle-frank-wandavision-having-similar-directing-styles/ |archive-date=December 7, 2020 |access-date=December 12, 2020 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="ArtOfVFX">{{Cite web |last=Frei |first=Vincent |date=January 5, 2021 |title=WandaVision |url=https://www.artofvfx.com/wandavision/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113071549/https://www.artofvfx.com/wandavision/ |archive-date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=January 15, 2021 |website=Art of VFX}}</ref>▼
<ref name="SchaefferWrapJan2021">{{Cite web |last=Baysinger |first=Tim |date=January 25, 2021 |title='WandaVision': Jac Schaeffer Promises Answers Are Coming for Trippy Marvel Series |url=https://www.thewrap.com/wandavision-showrunner-promises-answers-are-coming-for-trippy-marvel-series/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126032057/https://www.thewrap.com/wandavision-showrunner-promises-answers-are-coming-for-trippy-marvel-series/ |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |access-date=January 30, 2021 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref>▼
<ref name="EndCredits">{{Cite episode |title=We Interrupt This Program |url=https://www.disneyplus.com/video/dbaef37e-cd4d-4862-8044-f329a4bc3d71 |series=WandaVision |series-link=WandaVision |last=Esfarjani |first=Bobak |network=[[Disney+]] |date=January 29, 2021 |season=1 |number=4 |last2=McDonnell |first2=Megan |author-link2=Megan McDonnell |url-access=subscription}} End credits begin at 28:20.</ref>▼
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<ref name="WritersZoom">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB9AJ4Bcpiw |title=Inside the Writers Zoom with WandaVision, moderated by Jac Schaeffer |date=June 24, 2021 |
<ref name="EWRecap">{{Cite web |last=Holub |first=Christian |date=January 29, 2021 |title=WandaVision recap: A very special announcement |url=https://ew.com/tv/recaps/wandavision-season-1-episode-4/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129175734/https://ew.com/tv/recaps/wandavision-season-1-episode-4/ |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |access-date=January 29, 2021 |website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>▼
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<ref name="DenOfGeekReview">{{Cite web |last=Bojalad |first=Alec |date=January 29, 2021 |title=WandaVision Episode 4 Review: We Interrupt This Program |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/wandavision-episode-4-review-we-interrupt-this-program/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129205905/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/wandavision-episode-4-review-we-interrupt-this-program/ |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |access-date=January 29, 2021 |website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref>▼
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▲<ref name="EndCredits">{{Cite episode |title=We Interrupt This Program |url=https://www.disneyplus.com/video/dbaef37e-cd4d-4862-8044-f329a4bc3d71 |series=WandaVision |series-link=WandaVision |last=Esfarjani |first=Bobak |network=[[Disney+]] |date=January 29, 2021 |season=1 |number=4 |last2=McDonnell |first2=Megan |author-link2=Megan McDonnell |url-access=subscription}} End credits begin at 28:20.</ref>
▲<ref name="SchaefferWrapJan2021">{{Cite web |last=Baysinger |first=Tim |date=January 25, 2021 |title='WandaVision': Jac Schaeffer Promises Answers Are Coming for Trippy Marvel Series |url=https://www.thewrap.com/wandavision-showrunner-promises-answers-are-coming-for-trippy-marvel-series/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126032057/https://www.thewrap.com/wandavision-showrunner-promises-answers-are-coming-for-trippy-marvel-series/ |archive-date=January 26, 2021 |access-date=January 30, 2021 |website=[[TheWrap]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="LarsonRecording">{{Cite web |last=Silliman |first=Brian |date=January 29, 2021 |title=Monica Rambeau (And Some Old MCU Friends) Just Pulled Back the WandaVision Spoiler Curtain |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/wandavision-spoilers-mcu-reality-westview-monica-rambeau-sword |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129184119/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/wandavision-spoilers-mcu-reality-westview-monica-rambeau-sword |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |access-date=January 30, 2021 |website=[[SyFy Wire]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="DenningsEWFeb2020">{{Cite web |last=Agard |first=Chancellor |date=February 1, 2021 |title=WandaVision star Kat Dennings discusses her 'unexpected' MCU return |url=https://ew.com/tv/wandavision-kat-dennings-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202034407/https://ew.com/tv/wandavision-kat-dennings-interview/ |archive-date=February 2, 2021 |access-date=February 1, 2021 |website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]}}</ref>▼
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<ref name="PosterCBR">{{Cite web |last=Erao |first=Math |date=February 1, 2021 |title=WandaVision's New Poster Includes a Hidden Character |url=https://www.cbr.com/wandavision-new-poster-hidden-character/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204194614/https://www.cbr.com/wandavision-new-poster-hidden-character/ |archive-date=February 4, 2021 |access-date=February 4, 2021 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref>▼
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<ref name="Soundtrack">{{Cite web |date=February 4, 2021 |title='WandaVision' Episode 4 Soundtrack Album Details |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2021/02/04/wandavision-episode-4-soundtrack-album-details/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204180550/http://filmmusicreporter.com/2021/02/04/wandavision-episode-4-soundtrack-album-details/ |archive-date=February 4, 2021 |access-date=February 4, 2021 |website=Film Music Reporter}}</ref>
<ref name="BeckNerdistFeb2021">{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Rosie |date=February 4, 2021 |title=WandaVision Composer Christophe Beck Teases the Secrets in His Score |url=https://nerdist.com/article/wandavision-composer-christophe-beck-teases-secrets-in-his-score/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204210308/https://nerdist.com/article/wandavision-composer-christophe-beck-teases-secrets-in-his-score/ |archive-date=February 4, 2021 |access-date=February 6, 2021 |website=[[Nerdist Industries|Nerdist]]}}</ref>
<ref name="BeckGoldDerby">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.goldderby.com/feature/christophe-beck-wandavision-composer-marvel-video-interview-1204285911/ |title=Christophe Beck ('WandaVision' composer) discusses giving the Scarlet Witch her first musical theme in his 'most deeply developed dramatic score' |date=June 6, 2021 |last=Eckmann |first=Sam |access-date=June 13, 2021 |website=[[Gold Derby]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="FXGuide">{{Cite web |last=Seymour |first=Mike |date=March 22, 2021 |title=Vision getting ahead in WandaVision |url=https://www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/vision-getting-ahead-in-wandavision/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323002443/https://www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/vision-getting-ahead-in-wandavision/ |archive-date=March 21, 2021 |access-date=June 8, 2021 |website=[[fxguide]]}}</ref>▼
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▲<ref name="CantinaCreative">{{Cite web |title=WandaVision |url=https://cantinacreative.com/wandavision |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613014650/https://cantinacreative.com/wandavision |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=June 13, 2021 |website=Cantina Creative}}</ref>
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▲<ref name="AssembledHexVFX">{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Rachel |date=March 15, 2021 |title='Assembled: The Making of WandaVision' Is Now Streaming |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/assembled-wandavision-making-of-disney-plus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210316235114/https://www.marvel.com/articles/tv-shows/assembled-wandavision-making-of-disney-plus |archive-date=March 16, 2021 |access-date=March 16, 2021 |website=[[Marvel.com]]}}</ref>
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▲<ref name="WritersZoom">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB9AJ4Bcpiw |title=Inside the Writers Zoom with WandaVision, moderated by Jac Schaeffer |date=June 24, 2021 |author=Writers Guild Foundation |access-date=July 26, 2021 |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="io9Review">{{Cite web |last=Pulliam-Moore |first=Charles |date=January 29, 2021 |title=WandaVision's Menacing Signal Is Finally Cutting Through the Noise |url=https://gizmodo.com/wandavisions-menacing-signal-is-finally-cutting-through-1846157503 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904212221/https://gizmodo.com/wandavisions-menacing-signal-is-finally-cutting-through-1846157503 |archive-date=September 4, 2021 |access-date=September 4, 2021 |website=[[io9]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="IndieWireReview">{{Cite web |last=Travers |first=Ben |date=January 29, 2021 |title='WandaVision' Review: Episode 4 'Interrupts This Program' to Catch Up on Old News |url=https://www.indiewire.com/2021/01/wandavision-episode-4-review-we-interrupt-this-program-monica-rambeau-spoilers-1234612960/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129220800/https://www.indiewire.com/2021/01/wandavision-episode-4-review-we-interrupt-this-program-monica-rambeau-spoilers-1234612960/ |archive-date=January 29, 2021 |access-date=September 4, 2021 |website=[[IndieWire]]}}</ref>
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<ref name="io9OpeningScene">{{Cite web |last=Whitbrook |first=James |date=February 1, 2021 |title=WandaVision's First Major MCU Connection Was a Fascinating Moment of Terror |url=https://io9.gizmodo.com/wandavisions-first-major-mcu-connection-was-a-fascinati-1846174120 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201200756/https://io9.gizmodo.com/wandavisions-first-major-mcu-connection-was-a-fascinati-1846174120 |archive-date=February 1, 2021 |access-date=February 2, 2021 |website=[[io9]]}}</ref>
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