Elizabeth Olsen Defends the Superhero Genre, Says It Helps Indie Filmmakers

The idea of “one for me, one for them” filmmaking is a long-standing tradition in Hollywood. But, MCU star Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t conform to the notion, and is incredibly grateful to her MCU tenure for the indie opportunities it provides. Olsen has played Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a. The Scarlet Witch since Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015. Since then, she has appeared in every Avengers movie, as well as leading her own spin-off, WandaVision, and becoming the main antagonist of Doctor Strange in the Multi-Verse of Madness. Outside the MCU, Olsen tends to stear clear of major blockbusters, instead starring in highly rated indie films and shows like His Three Daughters, Kodachrome, and The Assessment.