Elizabeth Olsen has declared she will no longer sign on to Hollywood studio movies that lack a guaranteed theatrical release. In a new interview with InStyle magazine, the actress emphasised her preference for cinema as a communal experience, stating, 'I don't want to make something where [streaming is] the end-all.'
Olsen, who rose to fame with indie films like 'Martha Marcy May Marlene', acknowledged that independent movies sold to streamers are acceptable, but she draws the line at studio productions designed primarily for streaming. 'I think it's important for people to gather as a community, to see other humans, be together in a space,' she explained.
Since her last appearance as Scarlet Witch in 2022's 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', Olsen has focused on independent projects such as 'His Three Daughters', 'The Assessment', and the upcoming A24 romantic comedy 'Eternity'. Only 'His Three Daughters' was backed by a streamer (Netflix), though it received a limited theatrical release for awards qualification.
Despite her stance on streaming, Olsen expressed fondness for her Marvel Cinematic Universe experience, describing the films as 'fun' and 'goofy'. She praised the collaborative atmosphere, noting, 'It's the consistency of a community and a job, which is hard to find.' She added that she would 'jump at the opportunity' to reprise her role as Scarlet Witch.
Olsen's next film, 'Eternity', co-starring Miles Teller and Callum Turner, is a fantasy rom-com set in an afterlife where the deceased must choose a partner for eternity. The film is produced by A24, known for its commitment to theatrical releases.
