Elizabeth Olsen: Marvel Has Created ‘Insurance’ to Star in Indie Films
Elizabeth Olsen, best known as the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is stepping into exciting new territory. While she won’t be appearing in the upcoming Avengers films, she’s diving into fresh projects that reflect her personal artistic tastes—including her first FX pilot.
Why Elizabeth Olsen Is Choosing Non-Marvel Roles
Olsen has been a staple in the MCU since 2014, appearing in six films and three Disney+ series (WandaVision, What If…?, and the upcoming Marvel Zombies). But now, she’s shifting focus to roles that align more closely with her creative instincts.
“I didn’t realize this until about six years ago, but because Marvel takes up so much physical time and space in the world, it’s really important for me to make choices outside of Marvel that reflect my own taste,” Olsen tells The Hollywood Reporter. “Your taste does create the artist that you are, and that wasn’t something I was thinking about when I first started working.”
Her latest film, The Assessment (now in theaters), is a sci-fi drama where she plays Mia, a woman undergoing a rigorous evaluation to determine if she and her husband (Himesh Patel) are fit to be parents in a dystopian future. The film, co-starring Alicia Vikander, blends unsettling themes with dark humor—something Olsen found intriguing.
“I was intrigued by it in the same way I was intrigued by reading The Lobster,” Olsen says, referencing the Yorgos Lanthimos film she was originally attached to. “It can be unsettling, but I found The Assessment to be enough fun and games and absurd humor that I just wanted to know where it was going to go.”
What’s Next for Elizabeth Olsen?
Olsen confirms she won’t be part of the Russo brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars. Instead, she’s gearing up to film Seven Sisters, a new FX pilot reuniting her with Martha Marcy May Marlene director Sean Durkin.
“I’m moving on to filming a pilot for FX,” she shares.
Key Takeaways from Elizabeth Olsen’s Career Shift:
- Prioritizing Personal Artistic Growth – Olsen is choosing roles that reflect her evolving tastes.
- Exploring Sci-Fi and Dark Comedy – The Assessment showcases her range beyond superhero films.
- No Immediate MCU Return – She won’t appear in the next Avengers movies, focusing instead on new projects.
- Returning to Indie Roots – Collaborating again with Martha Marcy May Marlene director Sean Durkin for Seven Sisters.
Final Thoughts
Elizabeth Olsen’s career is a testament to balancing blockbuster success with deeply personal projects. While fans may miss her as Wanda Maximoff, her upcoming work promises to be just as compelling—if not more so.
What do you think of Olsen’s new direction? Are you excited for The Assessment and Seven Sisters? Let us know in the comments!
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