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Elizabeth Olsen says She’s open to more superhero roles: "Something I Always Want to Return To"

Washington, Oct 5 (UNI) Elizabeth Olsen recently opened up about her journey in the film industry, her role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and her latest project during a candid conversation at the 2025 Hamptons International Film Festival, as reported by People.
Speaking as part of the festival’s “A Conversation With…” series, Olsen shared her thoughts on playing Wanda Maximoff, a character she’s portrayed for over a decade, and her openness to returning to the superhero world.
“It is something that I love, and it's something I always want to return to,” she said, as quoted by People. “I think the thing that's been so special about the last five years is I've gotten to do so much with the character that I never thought I would. There are still characters through lines that have happened in the comics that I'd love to do, that I think fans also want to.”
Olsen emphasised the deep connection these stories have with their audiences, “I mean, these movies aren't for critics, these movies are for fans.”
Looking back on her time in the MCU, which began with her debut as Wanda in Avengers: Age of Ultron, she recalled feeling “very lucky and very scared” when she first joined. Her performance in the hit Disney series WandaVision earned her an Emmy nomination in 2021.
Reflecting on the nature of long-running franchises, Olsen noted the comfort and camaraderie that come with them.
“Some people have ongoing television series that they get to return to. Very few, I feel like, get to be a part of franchises that—I know we might culturally get a little bit exhausted by—but there is something about them that becomes very familial,” she explained.
“There’s nothing else really like it, and I don’t know that I’ll have it again unless it’s for an ongoing show. I do like that kind of consistency. It feels good. I mean, job security feels nice—I think we can all agree on that,” as quoted by People.
Olsen also revisited her breakout role in 2011’s Martha Marcy May Marlene and spoke about her evolution as both a performer and a producer. She stressed the importance of maintaining a respectful and collaborative work environment on set.
“When you're a producer—or even when you're not and you're the lead actor—you are allowed to set the tone,” she said. “I want people to get into arguments that are about how to make it better. I don’t want people having arguments about not feeling respected.”
“Creative arguments are delicious, and debates are great. I love debating people,” she added. “But you can only really do that in a healthy way, coming from a place of respect.”
According to People, her newest film, the A24 romantic comedy Eternity, opened the Hamptons International Film Festival on October 3. Directed by David Freyne, the film stars Olsen alongside Miles Teller and Callum Turner.
Set in the afterlife, Eternity follows Joan (played by Olsen), who has one week to choose where to spend eternity—between her lifelong partner (Teller) and her first love (Turner), who died young and has been waiting decades for her arrival.
The film’s cast also includes John Early, Olga Merediz, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Eternity is set for a theatrical release on November 26.
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