Alright Marvel fans get ready for a twist you might not see coming. Elizabeth Olsen, our beloved Scarlet Witch, has been talking about Wanda's future in the MCU and let's just say her vision is... unexpected. Forget the usual superhero return tropes because Olsen is thinking way outside the box and it sounds kinda awesome.
50 Years Later and Gnarly? Elizabeth Olsen's Dream for Scarlet Witch's Return is Seriously Different
So Elizabeth Olsen did an interview recently and spilled the beans on her dream scenario for Wanda Maximoff's comeback. And it is not your typical superhero resurrection. She pitched an idea to Marvel that involves Wanda returning like... fifty years in the future! Yep you read that right FIFTY.
But it gets even weirder in the best way possible. Olsen's vision? Wanda comes back with "white hair— such a big massive white wig—and gnarly face of wrinkles doing like a Tracy Ullman thing." She imagines Wanda as "a creature that they find." A creature! Can you picture that? Scarlet Witch like we have never seen her before. She even mentioned that in some comics Wanda ages fast which might be where she got this idea.
For those who might not know Tracy Ullman is a comedy legend known for her character work and transformations. Olsen wants to channel that kind of quirky character-driven performance for an older Wanda. It is definitely a bold and unique idea for a superhero return.
Villain Wanda and the Reshoots Mystery: Olsen Sets the Record Straight on Multiverse of Madness
Remember Wanda's dark turn in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? Some fans were surprised by how villainous Scarlet Witch became . There were rumors that reshoots might have changed Wanda's storyline but Olsen cleared that up too. She confirmed "I actually wasn’t a part of the reshoots. So what I did is what stayed." So that villainous Wanda? That was the plan all along.
Olsen said she was actually "excited" about taking Wanda in that darker direction. Instead of being hesitant she decided to "relish in it." She thought it was "delicious" and a "fun opportunity" to explore a different side of Wanda. Even though some fans had mixed reactions Olsen seems to stand by that villainous arc and found it creatively interesting.
Will We See White-Haired Wanda in Avengers: Doomsday? Olsen's Pitch and Future MCU Rumors
So Olsen has pitched this older Wanda idea to Marvel. Will they actually use it? Who knows! But it is definitely got people talking. Rumors are still flying around about Scarlet Witch returning in big upcoming MCU events like Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
Some theories even suggest that Doctor Doom might be involved in Wanda's return maybe even helping her get back to health after whatever happened at Mount Wundagore. And speaking of Mount Wundagore remember how Wanda seemingly died at the end of Multiverse of Madness when it collapsed? Well Marvel never actually confirmed she was gone for good and Olsen herself has hinted Wanda isn't really dead. So yeah a comeback seems pretty likely at some point.
Whether it is a white-haired older Wanda a magically resurrected Wanda or some other version entirely one thing is clear: fans are eager to see Elizabeth Olsen back as Scarlet Witch. And Olsen herself seems open and even excited about the possibilities especially if it involves a "gnarly" and unexpected twist.
Key Takeaways: Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch MCU Return Ideas
- Older Wanda Pitch: Elizabeth Olsen has pitched Marvel on bringing back Scarlet Witch 50 years in the future as an older white-haired "creature."
- Tracy Ullman Inspiration: Olsen envisions Wanda's return channeling the character work of comedian Tracy Ullman.
- Villain Arc Was Always Planned: Olsen confirms Scarlet Witch's villainous turn in Doctor Strange 2 was not due to reshoots.
- Open to Wanda's Dark Side: Olsen found Wanda's villainous arc "delicious" and a "fun opportunity."
- Future MCU Projects Rumors: Scarlet Witch return is rumored for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars potentially with Doctor Doom.
- Wanda's Fate Unclear: Olsen hints Wanda isn't necessarily dead after Doctor Strange 2 leaving door open for return.
Will Marvel Go Gnarly? The Future of Scarlet Witch is Still Unwritten
Elizabeth Olsen's pitch for an older Scarlet Witch is definitely out there. Will Marvel actually go for such a weird and unconventional idea? It is hard to say. But one thing is for sure Olsen is passionate about the character and has lots of creative ideas for Wanda's future. And with the multiverse wide open in the MCU anything feels possible. Maybe we will see a white-haired gnarly Wanda someday. Stranger things have happened in the Marvel universe right?