Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star Elizabeth Olsen has talked about balancing her role in the MCU with indie projects and explains what exactly keeps her coming back to the Scarlet

Marvel fans rejoice as Elizabeth Olsen officially returns to the MCU in 2025 as part of the cast for Marvel Zombies. Disney just dropped the exciting news, revealing the details about upcoming projects, and it turns out Olsen’s name was cut. This marks her return to the franchise since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Elizabeth Olsen discussed her role as Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), highlighting its impact on her career and her character-driven approach to returning. She also reflected on how the role has provided stability and allowed her to pursue indie projects.

Elizabeth Olsen is willing to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe because she views the blockbuster franchise as "insurance" for her indie projects.

When she isn’t playing Wanda Maximoff (or the Scarlet Witch) in a Marvel movie or TV series, you can probably find Elizabeth Olsen starring in a more intimate indie film. But no, she’s not just taking those Marvel jobs to make her passion projects,