Marvel Desperately Needs to Use a Trump Card Its Been Hiding in Its Back Pocket For Years, Elizabeth Olsen’s One Confession About Her MCU Future Proves

SUMMARY

• After Natasha and Wanda, the MCU has struggled to build compelling female superheroes
• Elizabeth Olsen has showcased interest in returning to playing Wanda in the future.
• It appears the MCU is also entertaining the idea of her eventual return,

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The MCU had its fair share of missed opportunities over the years, and not giving Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff her own flick in the first three phases was arguably one of the biggest. By the time she was finally given her own movie, it was a little too late and Black Widow itself was seen as a letdown.

Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow | Credit: Marvel Studios

For a long time, Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch was also in the same boat, as Marvel had no clue what to do with her after Age of Ultron. Fortunately, things turned around for her, and the later releases cemented Wanda as one of the most beloved and layered characters in the MCU. Moreover, fans feel it’s time for the MCU to resort to her once again after some recent mishaps.

It’s Time for the MCU to Resort to the Darkhold

Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange 2 | Credit: Marvel Studios

Since the conclusion of the Infinity Saga, the MCU has struggled to build compelling female superheroes along the likes of Scarlet Witch and Natasha. While The Marvels had some interesting ideas underneath, they weren’t utilized to their full potential, and many found the final output a bit underwhelming.

With Deadpool 3 reigniting the spark in the brand after string of subpar releases, fans feel it’s high time for the MCU to resort to the character that has worked greatly so far.

While Doctor Strange: Into the Multiverse sees Wanda perishing in the end, the actress hasn’t condemned the idea of a potential return.

Elizabeth Olsen Will Return if There’s a Story To Be Told

Elizabeth Olsen as The Scarlet Witch | Credit: Marvel Studios

From becoming an Avenger to losing herself to grief in the WandaVision, which leads to her villain turn in Doctor Strange 2, to Marvel’s credit, they haven’t dropped the ball with Scarlet Witch.

Elizabeth Olsen too is satisfied with Marvel’s treatment of her character so far and has entertained the idea of a possible return if the story is good.

It’s a character that I love going back to when there’s a way to use her well, and I think I have been lucky that when I started I was used well. I think people didn’t know what to do with me for a second there… If there’s a good way to use her, I’m always happy to come back

According to a report from The Cosmic Circus, it appears the MCU might be well ahead of fans on this one, as a Scarlett Witch project might be part of the MCU’s scheme of things. However, if the report does have some weight to it, it might be a while before we see Olsen return, as the project is apparently very early in the conceptual stage.

Written by Santanu Roy

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Santanu Roy is a film enthusiast with a deep love for the medium of animation while also being obsessed with The Everly Brothers, Billy Joel, and The Platters. Having expertise in everything related to Batman, Santanu spends most of his time watching and learning films, with Martin Scorsese and Park Chan-wook being his personal favorites. Apart from pursuing a degree in animation, he also possesses a deep fondness for narrative-driven games and is currently a writer at Fandomwire with over 1500 articles.