Elizabeth Olsen's Next Move: Expanding Beyond Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Universe

Summary

Marvel star Elizabeth Olsen is ready to take a break from playing Scarlet Witch and explore new roles in films outside the MCU.

Olsen stresses the importance of establishing connections with other characters and developing different aspects of her career for equilibrium.

She expresses a strong aspiration to be involved in additional film projects and eagerly anticipates opportunities that enable her to display her versatility as an actress.

Marvel Cinematic Universe star Elizabeth Olsen is eager to step away from portraying Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. After debuting as the character in Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015, following a brief post-credits appearance in Captain America: Civil War, Wanda has become a significant presence in the MCU. Olsen has dedicated a substantial amount of time to playing the character, including in the nine-episode WandaVision series in 2021 and her role as the primary antagonist in the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, set to release in 2022. In an interview with The Times, Olsen expressed her strong desire to take on new characters and explore different roles in films outside of the MCU.

"I'm currently in the process of trying to determine... particularly over the past four years, I have primarily focused on Marvel projects. However, I do not wish to solely be identified with this particular character. I strongly believe that it is crucial for me to reconstruct other aspects of my acting career for the sake of balance. At this moment, I have a deep desire to immerse myself in diverse film opportunities. I truly hope that some of these projects materialize as I envision. Ultimately, what I require is a variety of other characters to enhance my professional journey. Relying on a single character does not offer long-term sustainability."

Source: The Times