At the recent L.A. Comic Con, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, known for their roles as Wanda Maximoff and Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, sparked excitement about their characters’ futures. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing more of Olsen’s and Bettany’s characters in upcoming Marvel productions, reinforcing Elizabeth Olsen Marvel roles as a major point of interest.
Paul Bettany’s Vision Quest Series and Its Connection to WandaVision
Though Vision and Scarlet Witch last appeared together on screen in 2021’s WandaVision, Bettany is set to return as Vision in the Disney+ series Vision Quest, expected to premiere in 2026. Bettany described this series as an essential continuation of the WandaVision story, hinting that it will explore deep emotional themes. He explained that Vision Quest addresses complex issues like intergenerational trauma, denial of pain, and self-acceptance.
“Absolutely, rightly part of the [WandaVision] trilogy,”
Bettany said.
“I can’t say too much about it, and we’ve already shot it, so I’ve already explored it, but I saw a lot of it just yesterday, and it’s fantastic,”
he added.
“I’m really excited for you all to see it.”
“It is about lots of things, and it’s super exciting, but in the same way that WandaVision was about grief, it’s sort of about intergenerational trauma,”
Bettany continued.
“It’s about fathers and sons and denial of pain and denial of your own truth and coming to terms with who and what you are and what you could be.”
Elizabeth Olsen’s Desire to Explore the House of M Storyline
Elizabeth Olsen revealed that she hopes to see Wanda Maximoff involved in the House of M storyline from the Marvel Comics universe. This arc, which features dramatic shifts involving mutants and the Avengers, remains a popular fan favorite. Olsen expressed enthusiasm about potentially exploring connections between the X-Men and Avengers, alongside the iconic “No more mutants” phrase.
“I think House of M is just the coolest,”
Olsen shared.
“I just think it could be so fun to deal with X-Men and Avengers and ‘No more mutants.’ It would be fun.”
Speculation suggests that Avengers: Doomsday could introduce a Scarlet Witch variant connected to Magneto on an alternate Earth, hinting that elements from House of M might be adapted in future MCU storylines.
Looking Ahead: Elizabeth Olsen’s Hopes for the MCU’s Surprises
When asked about her hopes for future Marvel projects, Olsen emphasized the importance of fresh storytelling to keep fans engaged, expressing a wish for narratives that continue to surprise both creators and audiences alike.
“I hope we continue to surprise ourselves and the audience. I think that’s what keeps people coming back, is to not rely on old tricks. So that’s what I hope for.”
Olsen’s Role in Marvel Animation’s Marvel Zombies
Elizabeth Olsen also addressed her involvement in Marvel Animation’s Marvel Zombies, where she voiced the Scarlet Witch character. However, she admitted to having limited recall of the project due to the time elapsed since recording.
“I truly recorded that years ago. I can’t remember anything. I need to watch it,”
Olsen admitted.
“I have no idea [what happens in] Marvel Zombies.”
Diversified Cast Joins Paul Bettany in Vision Quest
Vision Quest will bring back several familiar faces and introduce new characters. James Spader returns as the villain from Avengers: Age of Ultron, while Faran Tahir reprises his role as Raza from Iron Man. Todd Stashwick appears as Paladin, and T’Nia Miller plays Jocasta. Orla Brady and Emily Hampshire join the cast as F.R.I.D.A.Y. and E.D.I.T.H., respectively. Additionally, Ruaridh Mollica is expected to portray a mysterious character widely believed to be Tommy Maximoff, and Mary McDonnell recently joined the project.
Vision Quest’s release on Disney+ in 2026 is poised to deepen the narratives around these complex characters, expanding their roles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and supporting the overarching intertwining of storylines in upcoming Avengers films such as Doomsday and Secret Wars.
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— Elizabeth Olsen Nation (@LizzieNationn) September 28, 2025
