Fri Mar 12, 2021 at 10:04am ET Elisabeth Olsen and Evan Peters in Wandavision Pic credit: Marvel Director of WandaVision, Matt Shakman, has clarified that recasting of Pietro as Evan Peters was meant as a homage to the classic sitcom trope of changing an actor without explanation. Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for the entire first season of WandaVision. While WandaVision was well-received by MCU fans, one point has been a bone of contention: The casting and the true identity of Wanda’s seemingly resurrected brother Pietro. Sign up for our TV newsletter! Director Matt Shakman has clarified that the entire recasting of the role was not only meant to showcase Wanda’s feelings but, like much of the series, pay homage to a classic sitcom trope.