In a parallel reality, Elizabeth Olsen would have played in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Cannes jury prize-winning “The Lobster,” but the “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” actor was already signed to Marvel. Since 2014, Olsen has played Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch, in MCU episodes, and she’s reflecting on the alternate realities of her career, including Yorgos Lanthimos‘ Oscar-nominated film.

“I started to feel annoyed,” Olsen said of being trapped into a Marvel deal to The New York Times. “I had work stability, but I was losing elements of myself that I thought were more integral to my existence.” And the more I moved away from it, the less likely I was to be considered for it.“

Olsen is the younger sister of twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
Elizabeth Olsen reveals she was once ‘frustrated’ with her extensive Marvel contract after losing out on several other roles.
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The actress previously described her loss on “The Lobster” as a “heartbreak,” noting that she was “in a contract [for Marvel] I couldn’t get out of” during the 2015 American Film Festival (via Variety). So that didn’t go as planned.” Back-to-back Sundance debuts of “Silent House” and “Martha Marcy May Marlene” marked Olsen’s cinematic debut in 2011. She featured in films like “Ingrid Goes West” and “Wind River” while becoming increasingly immersed in Marvel mythology.

According to the New York Times, the MCU “moved me away from the physical capacity to do some duties that I believed were more consistent with the things I valued as an audience member.” “And this is the most honest I’ve ever been.”

After completing her three-film Marvel contract at the end of “Avengers: Infinity War,” Olsen opted to join the Disney+ series “WandaVision.” “The ability to choose whether or not to continue was crucial to me,” Olsen said, adding that the series offered a new level of “freedom” inside the MCU.

Elizabeth Olsen played role of wanda.
Elizabeth Olsen has appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
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“We didn’t know if we had an audience for what we were doing, so there was freedom,” Olsen remarked. “There was no fear or pressure.” It was a really beneficial experience.” Olsen explores a standalone feature following “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” which moreens Wanda’s fate.

“I believe I would,” she said. “However, it must be an excellent tale.” I believe these films work best when the goal isn’t to create material but to express a strong point of view, not to have a three-act structure.” In a recent interview with The Independent, Olsen praised Marvel’s narrative style. In addition, Benedict Cumberbatch jokes about losing to Will Smith at the Oscar in an SNL monologue.

“I’m not suggesting we’re doing independent art films,” Olsen explained, “but I believe it takes away from our staff, which irritates me.” “From an actor’s perspective, whatever it is, I get it; I completely get that a new sort of performance is taking place.” However, I believe that putting Marvel under the bus detracts from the hundreds of very skilled team members. That’s where I receive my money.

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