If Elizabeth Olsen has her way, the return of the Scarlet Witch to the Marvel Cinematic Universe might come with an unexpected twist. After her transformation into a villain post-WandaVision, Wanda Maximoff wreaked havoc across the multiverse in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. By the film’s conclusion, she recognized her mistakes, but her arc in the MCU appeared to end as she perished under the rubble of Mount Wundagore. However, hints in Agatha All Along suggest that Wanda might resurface in upcoming MCU films, and Olsen has already envisioned a concept for such a return.
In an interview with The Playlist, Elizabeth Olsen shared her unique pitch for the Scarlet Witch’s comeback: a scenario set 50 years in the future featuring an aged, white-haired Wanda. Olsen envisions this older version of Wanda as “a creature” discovered by future MCU heroes. She referenced the comics where Wanda ages rapidly, suggesting a precedent for this portrayal. Given the success of WandaVision, a project centered on this elder version of the Scarlet Witch could stand out as a highlight within the MCU. Below is Olsen’s full statement:
“Imagine it—50 years later, I’m there with massive, white hair and a face full of deep wrinkles, almost like doing a Tracy Ullman impersonation. I see myself as this creature they stumble upon. That’s the vision I have for Wanda’s next chapter.
This isn’t just a fantasy; I’ve actually proposed this idea because it would be incredibly fun to explore. I remember in one of the comics she ages quite fast, and those images have stuck with me because it’s something I’ve yet to do.”
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Following her roles in WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Olsen’s portrayal of the Scarlet Witch has surged in popularity. With Marvel teasing Wanda’s potential survival in Agatha All Along and Olsen eager to return, it seems likely that the Scarlet Witch will reappear in the MCU sooner rather than later. It’s intriguing that Olsen is not only keen on returning but has also devised a specific narrative for her character’s return, which she has pitched to Marvel executives.
Potential narratives for the Scarlet Witch’s reintroduction could align with major MCU storylines like Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. In the comics’ Children’s Crusade arc, Wanda is discovered alive after being presumed dead, living contentedly alongside Doctor Doom. The MCU could adapt this storyline, with a frail and aged Wanda being nurtured back to health by Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. In her interview, Olsen simply said, “Yes,” when asked if she had discussed this with the Russo Brothers.
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The notion of an older Wanda hadn’t crossed my mind until now, but Olsen’s idea seems perfectly suited for the Scarlet Witch’s storyline. Her immense sacrifice to eliminate all Darkholds across the multiverse might have weakened her, with the dark magic accelerating her aging. This scenario offers a fresh angle for the character’s evolution, potentially positioning her as a powerful ally to Doctor Doom in future Avengers installments.
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