Why Elizabeth Olsen Is Relieved After Being Let Go as Scarlet Witch by Marvel
Elizabeth Olsen reveals her true feelings towards playing Scarlet Witch after being fired by Marvel, while fans speculate on the possibility of her character's return in the MCU after her supposed demise in Doctor Strange 2
"I don't miss playing the Scarlet Witch. It's been such an incredible journey, and I feel like we told the story we wanted to tell. It would be okay if they just said, 'You're done.' I would feel so complete, and I would feel grateful that they allowed me to tell the story that felt like it was a complete arc."
I've been playing the character for almost a decade now and I've truly enjoyed it. I don't feel the need to constantly pitch ideas to Kevin Feige because I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished so far. "WandaVision" was a unique and unexpected opportunity that I'm grateful for. Even if I were to be fired from Marvel, I would still be proud of the work we've done. Moving forward, I want to explore other films and characters and shift the focus away from solely Marvel.
How Likely Is Scarlet Witch's MCU Return After Her Doctor Strange 2 Death?
In the final moments of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Wanda comes to the realization that her search for her twin sons, Billy and Tommy, has caused more harm than good. She recognizes her mistake in leaving a path of destruction across the multiverse and decides to sacrifice herself to destroy the Darkholds, which had corrupted her with dark magic. The fate of Wanda is left uncertain as she seemingly dies at the end of the film, leaving fans wondering what lies ahead for her in the MCU.
Elizabeth Olsen expressed her enthusiasm for the possibility of the Scarlet Witch returning to the MCU, despite there being no immediate plans for her character. The Agatha: Coven of Chaos series, a WandaVision spinoff, is a potential avenue for her return, with Olsen indicating her interest in appearing in the series. In addition, Olsen hopes to explore the comedic side of the Scarlet Witch and provide her with a redemption arc after her violent past. This could potentially involve the Scarlet Witch aiding in saving the multiverse from Kang in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and/or Avengers: Secret Wars. With the X-Men soon to debut in the MCU, the Scarlet Witch's connection to the House of M storyline may also come into play if she returns.
Source: Variety's Actors on Actors series
