Will Scarlet Witch return? Elizabeth Olsen shares update for an MCU comeback
- She expressed her willingness to return if the role made sense for the character.
- Despite the ups and downs, Olsen admits fondness for Wanda’s chaotic, mind-bending storylines in the comics.
- Olsen is well-versed in Wanda’s comic book history and would love to see a “House of M” movie.
Elizabeth Olsen brings to life one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most complex and intriguing characters: Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch. She began as a villain in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, evolved into an Avenger, and later transformed into a reality-bending force in *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*. Wanda’s journey has been extraordinary from start to finish.
Many fans are eager for her return, but Olsen has set a specific condition for reprising her role. Here’s what she shared about the possibility of stepping back into the shoes of the powerful hero-turned-villain.
In a recent interview with Dublin’s FM104 radio, Elizabeth Olsen responded to questions about returning as Wanda Maximoff in future Marvel projects.
Olsen, who stars alongside Carrie Coon in *His Three Daughters*, expressed her willingness to wear the Scarlet Witch costume again. However, she emphasized that she would only return if the role made sense for the character. “If there’s a good way to use [Wanda], I’m always happy to come back, however, they can make that make sense,” Olsen said.
Olsen’s reflections on Wanda’s character arc highlight the care she has invested in the role. The actress admitted that she felt Wanda was well-served in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” but believed later films didn’t do justice to her character.
Olsen pointed out that Wanda’s corseted costume in *Captain America: Civil War* and *Infinity War* didn’t align with the character she had envisioned.
Though *WandaVision* helped bring Wanda’s character back into focus, Olsen still felt that the character’s transition into the villainous Scarlet Witch in *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* felt somewhat repetitive.
According to Olsen, this was partly because *Multiverse of Madness* screenwriter Michael Waldron had not fully finished *WandaVision* when he worked on the script.
Despite the ups and downs, Olsen admitted her fondness for Wanda’s more chaotic, mind-bending storylines in the comics, especially when the character loses control. She is familiar with the darker aspects of Wanda, which have defined much of the character’s journey in both the MCU and the comics.
Fans have long clamored for a live-action adaptation of “House of M”, one of Marvel Comics’ most significant and emotionally charged stories, and Olsen has expressed interest in seeing this storyline come to life on screen.
“House of M” centers on Wanda’s descent into madness as she alters reality to grant the Avengers and X-Men their greatest desires, only to rewrite it again with the infamous phrase, “No more mutants.”
Olsen revealed that she is well-versed in Wanda’s comic book history and has long wanted to see *House of M* brought to the big screen. “I would love to do a “House of M” movie,” she said, explaining how her brother, James ‘Trent’ Olsen, helped her understand the comic’s significance.
However, a “House of M” storyline might not fit perfectly into the MCU as it stands. In the comics, Wanda’s connection to Magneto and the mutant world plays a crucial role in the story.
With no mutants introduced in the MCU yet, it remains unclear how a storyline like *House of M* would adapt without significant changes. Still, the idea appeals to both Olsen and many Marvel fans eager to see Wanda’s power and grief explored in greater depth.
