Does Marvel Want Elizabeth Olsen For 'Scarlet Witch' In THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON?

Does Marvel Want Elizabeth Olsen For 'Scarlet Witch' In THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON?

According to a new report, Saoirse Ronan has decided to pass on the opportunity to play Wanda Maximoff/The Scarlet Witch in Joss Whedon's The Avengers: Age of Ultron, so the studio have now turned their attention to Godzilla and Oldboy star Elizabeth Olsen.

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By JoshWilding - Aug 20, 2013 04:08 PM EST
Source: Bleeding Cool


In what can only be described as a very smart move by Marvel Studios, they have now set their sights on Elizabeth Olsen - who has been praised by critics for her performances in the likes of Martha Marcy May Marlene and Liberal Arts - for the role of The Scarlet Witch in The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Bleeding Cool reports that Saoirse Ronan passed on the role, meaning that Olsen's name has now been brought up as their next top choice. The site adds that if the actress does decide to join the cast, she will need to adopt a "European" accent. While she may currently be best known for starring in smaller Indie films, Olsen will soon be seen in Oldboy and Godzilla (meaning that she will be far better known by the time the Joss Whedon helmed superhero movie is released).

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JakeMurdock89
JakeMurdock89 - 8/20/2013, 4:47 PM
Yes.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 8/20/2013, 4:47 PM
I love the pick.
3DWitchHunt
3DWitchHunt - 8/20/2013, 4:48 PM
Woudlnt mind this
LucasMend
LucasMend - 8/20/2013, 4:50 PM
That's a cool pick.
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/20/2013, 4:50 PM
wouldn't be my first choice,i haven't seen her in anything so i really can't comment on her acting ability.
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 8/20/2013, 4:51 PM
Hmmm...
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/20/2013, 4:51 PM
I have no feelings about this pick whether positive or negative.
LucasMend
LucasMend - 8/20/2013, 4:51 PM
Greengo
Greengo - 8/20/2013, 4:54 PM
I'd hit it.
MCUsDarkKnight
MCUsDarkKnight - 8/20/2013, 4:57 PM
YES!
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/20/2013, 4:58 PM

It's really bad news that Saoirse Ronan passed on it :(
She would've made a really good Wanda.
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/20/2013, 5:00 PM

But yeah, Elizabeth Olsen is an extremely talented actress and a very very pretty girl.
I'd be down with seeing her as SW.
therj00
therj00 - 8/20/2013, 5:00 PM
AWESOME ACTRESS! She was fantastic in the small indie film, Liberal Arts. She wouldn't be an obvious choice, but when has Joss ever been obvious? This is pretty okay with me.
GirlyGeek
GirlyGeek - 8/20/2013, 5:00 PM
I have no clue who this is. I didn't even know the Olsen twins had a younger sister! Maybe that's a good thing though. I am very glad Saoirse Ronan passed.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 8/20/2013, 5:01 PM
you'd think Saoirse would jump on the role after 'The Host' was a flop. smh
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 8/20/2013, 5:01 PM
Cool. ...Olsen Twin, Better April O'Neil that Megan Fox
CaptainProg
CaptainProg - 8/20/2013, 5:02 PM
Sure. Why not? She's cute.

CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/20/2013, 5:02 PM

CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/20/2013, 5:04 PM

Elizabeth and Aaron Johnson are already starring alongside eachother in the Godzilla remake! it's gonna be de ja vu for them if this is true.
TheDarkKnightSlap
TheDarkKnightSlap - 8/20/2013, 5:06 PM
You've already [frick]ed up Black Widows accent, so just go ahead and [frick] up Scarlett Witch too.
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 8/20/2013, 5:06 PM
I dig this.
third3ye
third3ye - 8/20/2013, 5:07 PM
The one downside? She's related to the Olsen twins.
IronAsgaardian95
IronAsgaardian95 - 8/20/2013, 5:08 PM
Wait a minute, isn't she also going to be with Aaron Taylor Johnson in Godzilla too?
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/20/2013, 5:09 PM
@yaboi Dont you dare interact with me little boy.
LucasMend
LucasMend - 8/20/2013, 5:09 PM
I'm just not a fan of Kick-Ass as quicksilver, really mehhh.
Gambitz
Gambitz - 8/20/2013, 5:09 PM
Hopefully she passes on it and they try again to convince Saoirse to sign on..
GeekyCheekyChic
GeekyCheekyChic - 8/20/2013, 5:11 PM
no opinion either way.
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 8/20/2013, 5:11 PM
Can't wait for Marvel to announce Aaron Johnson as Quicksilver.
KungFuKoala
KungFuKoala - 8/20/2013, 5:11 PM
Is she not too similar looking to a red-headed Scarjo to appear red-headed alongide her?
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/20/2013, 5:12 PM
She was really amazing on Silent House and Martha Marcy May Marlene.
A really bright up and comer who has been working non-stop.
This will be the icing on the cake for her.

It's gonna be weird seeing her and Aaron loving it up in Godzilla then seeing them as brother and sister in Avengers. Although after reading Ultimates ... Maybe not.
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/20/2013, 5:13 PM
@yaboi Sorry, I'm only interested in men, not boys ;)
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 8/20/2013, 5:13 PM
I actually want Ronan more...
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 8/20/2013, 5:14 PM
@CherryBomb You read Ultimates? I weep for you. Lol.
crazycharliemma
crazycharliemma - 8/20/2013, 5:15 PM
I wanted Summer Glau but this is good.
Nerdgasm73
Nerdgasm73 - 8/20/2013, 5:16 PM
Ronan's crazy to pass this up. She was great in Hanna.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/20/2013, 5:16 PM
So Elizabeth and Aaron Johnson. Do their characters date in the film?

Maybe Whedon is going for the Incest Quicksilver & Scarlet Witch.

;D
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/20/2013, 5:18 PM
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Minato - 8/20/2013, 5:18 PM
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