If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy.
Scarlet Witch Elizabeth Olsen thought she was going to be "one of the good guys" in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Elizabeth Olsen shared the surprise she felt when she found out that Scarlet Witch was going to be the main villain of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at LA Comic Con 2025
Popverse's top stories
- Post Malone's Big Rig is coming to New York Comic Con 2025 for a panel with Vault Comics
- Our most anticipated Artist Alley booths at New York Comic Con 2025
- Critical Role cast member (and monster expert) Alex Ward can see himself playing at least one of Brennan Lee Mulligan's creature creations, but reminds us that "humans are the worst monsters of all"
So many Scarlet Witch fans would love to see Elizabeth Olsen back as Wanda Maximoff in the MCU. The question just remains of when? Considering that Wanda seemingly met her end in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, who is to say that she'd be able to return for another outing in the MCU?
Elizabeth Olsen shared her reaction to when she found out the true nature of Scarlet Witch's role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at LA Comic Con 2025. "I thought that I was in an ensemble cast, and I thought that I was one of the good guys. And then three weeks before I was sent to London, they said, 'You're our lead villain!' And I had no clue. And I finished filming WandaVision, I was like, 'Huh, it would've been helpful to know that,' just so I could have pulled the thread through a bit. But I think that the story told itself, and I was able to kind of massage things in Doctor Strange to hopefully tell a different story for her."
The fact that Elizabeth Olsen went from filming WandaVision to then going to shoot Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is nuts. Talk about whiplash!
Olsen emphasized that these larger storylines in the MCU aren't pitched to her - so each project she's in, she takes one story at a time. This is why she was in the dark about where Wanda would end up in the Doctor Strange sequel.
Consider this a meta post-credits scene for Marvel fans - the four key articles you need to read next to continue the thrills:
Follow Popverse for upcoming event coverage and news
Find out how we conduct our review by reading our review policy
Let Popverse be your tour guide through the wilderness of pop culture
Sign in and let us help you find your new favorite thing.
Comments
Want to join the discussion? Please activate your account first.
Visit Reedpop ID if you need to resend the confirmation email.