Elizabeth Olsen has struck an enviable balance in her acting career. The actress has seamlessly transitioned between her role as the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and her other projects.
Additionally, while some actors might see superhero roles as a ticket to fame, Olsen believed her part as Wanda Maximoffs was much more. The actress further clarified that the Scarlet Witch was only put in films when it was necessary, making her character much more beloved.
Elizabeth Olsen Talks About Marvel Giving Her “Feelings Of Insurance”
At the Vulture Festival, Elizabeth Olsen opened up about how her time with Marvel has impacted her ability to pursue more intimate and experimental projects. She expressed her love for the franchise and that she never felt she was unnecessarily involved. “I’d never really had the mentality of ‘one for them, one for me,’” Olsen explained.
“Marvel has been such a consistent thing I’ve been able to return to and has created, what’s the word? some feeling of insurance in my life that has given me the freedom to choose other jobs,” she added. Moreover, for Olsen, Marvel is not an obligation. Instead, it’s a foundational part of her career that has allowed her to explore roles that challenge her artistically.
While some actors might view blockbuster roles as a trade-off for creative fulfillment, Olsen clarified that her experience has been the opposite. She emphasized that her return to the MCU has “always felt like a choice.” She further emphasized that each new opportunity to play Wanda Maximoff has been driven by character development.
“Every time, it’s character-driven,” Olsen said. “It’s always like, ‘We have this idea, and that’s why we want you to come back.’ It’s not like, ‘Just throw her in something,’” she explained. This commitment to meaningful storytelling has made Olsen’s portrayals and the Scarlet Witch compelling and nuanced.
Elizabeth Olsen Will Return As The Scarlet Witch In ‘Marvel Zombies’
Beyond her personal career, Elizabeth Olsen acknowledged that the financial success of superhero films plays a role in sustaining the broader film industry. “Superhero movies, in some ways, pay the rent for theaters to show smaller-budget films,” Olsen noted. While Marvel movies draw in massive audiences, they also help keep venues viable.
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Moreover, with Marvel, she’s not simply an actress fulfilling a franchise obligation but a storyteller making choices aligned with her passion. Her character’s complex character arc reached a new height in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’.
Now, the MCU’s upcoming animated series, ‘Marvel Zombies’, will feature Olsen’s return as a variant of her iconic character. Set for release in October 2025, the series will see the terrifying Zombie Scarlet Witch wielding her Chaos Magic in an undead state.
