In recent news, Elizabeth Olsen has hinted that she may be moving on from her role as Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Olsen first played Wanda Maximoff in a post-credits scene in the 2014 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Her character’s morally complex arc has been explored throughout five movies and a miniseries within the MCU. Although rumors have surfaced about her appearance in Phases 5 and 6 of the MCU, nothing has been confirmed yet. Interestingly, Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor, has also expressed frustration with his character’s development in the films. Despite the highs and lows of the Thor films and character, Hemsworth’s journey began with the original six Avengers
Chris Hemsworth expressed his honest emotions regarding his role as Thor in the MCU during a recent interview with GQ. He admitted that Thor: Love and Thunder, his latest film, had become too silly at some point, and he accepted the poor reactions to the movie. Since he was too close to the project, it was difficult for him to have a true perspective on the negative aspects of the film. The film brought back Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster, and Hemsworth felt that the storyline, which could have been intriguing, was ruined by shabby humor and poor VFX work. Although the film achieved success at the box office, it received one of the lowest ratings among MCU films. The Extraction actor disclosed that he kept experimenting with his role over the years because he became tired of playing the character relatively soon.
I absolutely adore the experience of playing Thor. One of the things that I find so thrilling is how each film in the series has offered a unique and distinctive style. While Thor 1 and 2 had their own vibe, Thor 3 and 4 were vastly different. Even my portrayal of Thor in Avengers varied, with the Lebowski Thor and Infinity War Thor being quite distinct from one another. I believe this was largely due to different directors, as well as my desire to try something new. After all, I tend to get bored of playing the same character every few years.
Recently, Chris Hemsworth and Taika Waititi have been reconsidering their plans for Thor 5, following the lackluster reception of the previous film. Instead, Hemsworth may focus on starring in Extraction 3, given the success of the previous installments on Netflix. It remains to be seen whether he will appear in Avengers 5 or Avengers 6.
Elizabeth Olsen, known for her exceptional acting skills in independent movies prior to joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has expressed her desire to move on from her MCU role. While she has become synonymous with her character in the franchise, Olsen hopes to deliver more memorable characters and pursue them in her prime years. During an interview with The Times, the Sorry for Your Loss actress shared her concerns regarding being typecast in the MCU role.
I’m currently contemplating my situation because over the past four years, my focus has been solely on Marvel. I don’t want to be solely recognized for one character, even though I don’t mind being associated with it. However, I do believe that it’s important for me to broaden my horizons and develop other parts of my career for balance. Right now, I have a strong desire to work on films, and I hope that I can find opportunities that align with this vision. Ultimately, I need more diversity in my roles and characters to ensure longevity in my career.
During a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast hosted by Josh Horowitz, Elizabeth Olsen was asked to give advice to aspiring actors looking to pursue roles in Marvel movies. Her response was simple: “just give them one.” This implies that actors should avoid signing contracts for multiple films. It also suggests that Olsen may not be entirely satisfied with her role as Scarlet Witch.
The fact that top actors like Olsen and Chris Hemsworth are expressing discontent with their Marvel roles is worrisome for the future of the franchise. In a recent GQ interview, Hemsworth advised Marvel to focus on making “more personal and grounded” movies rather than constantly scaling up. Perhaps Marvel should take heed of these concerns and consider a change in direction.
