Elizabeth Olsen’s Desire to Reprise the Scarlet Witch Role
Elizabeth Olsen is eager to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch. The character’s prominence surged with the debut of WandaVision, marking Olsen’s first leading role in the MCU. In this series, Wanda endured the heartache of losing Vision and her children, which set her on a multiverse quest for her kids in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The latest development in Wanda’s story is her apparent demise under the rubble of Mount Wundagore. However, this may not be her final chapter.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Olsen acknowledged that, as far as she knows, Wanda is dead. Yet, she expressed her desire for the Scarlet Witch to make a comeback. Olsen hopes that Marvel Studios will leave open the possibility of her return, provided “the smartest writers” can craft a logical and compelling resurrection. Currently, there are no confirmed projects featuring Wanda Maximoff in the MCU. See her full statement below:
“I think I’m dead. I would beg to leave a window open [to return] … I would like to figure out how to cleverly [be] beyond dead. We need to find the smartest writers to figure out how to make this all make sense.”
What Elizabeth Olsen’s Comments Mean For Scarlet Witch’s MCU Return
The Likelihood of Wanda Maximoff’s Return
Olsen’s recent remarks suggest a positive outlook for the Scarlet Witch’s potential return to the MCU. Although the first Agatha All Along trailer reveals Wanda’s current dead status in the universe, reports hint at her involvement in a forthcoming project. According to Deadline, the Scarlet Witch might reappear in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Vision series. While neither the studio nor Olsen have officially confirmed Wanda’s revival in the Vision show, a reunion with Paul Bettany’s White Vision seems plausible.
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This isn’t the first instance of Olsen discussing a possible resurrection for the Scarlet Witch. In her interview, she expressed enthusiasm for reprising her role, contingent on Marvel presenting a narrative worth exploring. Earlier this month, Olsen commented on a potential return, stating, “If there’s a good way to use her, I’m always happy to come back.” She also indicated that Marvel seemed uncertain about Wanda’s direction, likely due to her unexpected villainous arc in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
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Olsen’s openness to returning as Wanda Maximoff is evident. However, it appears that following the portrayal of the Scarlet Witch as a significant antagonist in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, instead of exploring her grief more constructively post-WandaVision, Olsen is cautious. She seems reluctant to rejoin the MCU unless a storyline emerges that redirects her character’s path. Given Wanda’s enduring popularity and Olsen’s willingness to reprise her role, it seems likely that the Scarlet Witch will return. Her potential involvement in the Vision series would be an ideal fit.
Scarlet Witch
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the Scarlet Witch debuted, along with her twin brother, Quicksilver in X-Men #4 (March 1964). Also known as Wanda Maximoff, she first appears as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, before she eventually became a member of the Avengers. In the comics, she is a mutant who uses chaos magic to alter reality. Scarlet Witch is played by Elizabeth Olsen in the MCU, having debuted in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
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Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live!
