After the tremendous success of the first film “Avengers”, the appearance of the second part was only a matter of time. However, the creators of the film version of the history of the legendary community of superheroes faced the question of how to surprise viewers in the new film “Avengers 2: Age of Ultron”.
The answer was found pretty soon: we need new heroes. But just who to choose among the marvelous universe of Marvel? Upon reflection, the filmmakers opted for the twins Pietro and Wanda Maximoff, better known among fans as Mercury and the Scarlet Witch.
Marvel Superhero Universe
The so-called Marvel Universe is a fantasy world invented, full of superheroes and supervillains. Most of the comic book characters released under the Marvel brand name live here.
With the development of the film industry, this company decided to transfer stories from comics to the big screen. In 2008, the first film from this cycle called “Iron Man” was released.
The main character was the inventor Tony Stark. The success of the project exceeded all possible expectations, and films about other superheroes such as the Hulk, Thor and Captain America were not long in coming.
Soon the need arose to unite the Marvel heroes, and two films about the adventures of the Avengers were released. Thanks to these films, the audience gradually began to get used to not only new characters, but also to delve into their relationships.
Despite the fact that most characters have their own films, they often participate in each other's adventures. However, among the Marvel superheroes there are those who have not been given a separate project.
Among them is the Scarlet Witch, familiar to comic book lovers.
Wanda Maximoff - The Scarlet Witch
In 2016, this beauty in red celebrates as much as fifty-two years. It was so many years ago in the Marvel comics about the adventures of mutants with the X-gene that bright character appeared in a tight-fitting scarlet suit with magnificent brown hair framing a pretty face.
Readers liked her character so much that after some time the Scarlet Witch became one of the main characters of two comic book lines at once. She was featured in both X-Men and Avengers.
Scarlet Witch abilities
According to the traditional version, Wanda Maximoff is a second-generation mutant, in other words, her parents were also carriers of the X-gene. In this regard, the girl herself and her twin brother possessed quite strong abilities.
The Scarlet Witch possesses the so-called "chaos magic." With its help, Wanda is able to control reality and change it. She also has the power to influence objects around, especially if they are of natural origin. Creating super-powerful fields, the girl uses not only her inner strength, but also magic, which she learned at a more conscious age from a real sorceress. It is generally accepted that the power of the Scarlet Witch is almost unlimited, since it is drawn from the elements of nature.
The range of action of Wanda's force is limited by visibility, but if the girl begins to use magic as well, the limit disappears.
Today, according to the events in the comics, Wanda Maximoff is deprived of her strength, but the hope for their return is not lost.
Super Scope of the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinema Universe
The Scarlet Witch (Avengers 2: Age of Ultron movie) has much greater abilities than her character in the comics.
First of all, a girl is capable of telepathy. She can not only read the thoughts of all living beings (this does not apply to robots), but is also able to make others plunge into a hypnotic trance. In addition, the Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) freely penetrates the consciousness of others and can manipulate them as she sees fit. It is in her power to control thoughts, feelings, dreams, memories, as well as to inspire something, to make people see what is not in reality.
In addition to the ability to influence the consciousness of others, the Scarlet Witch owns telekinesis, and is also able to levitate.
With the help of her strength, this superheroine is able to create energy shields that can protect against explosion and other mechanical damage. Also, the power of Wanda allows herself to harm the enemy with the help of shock waves. Usually they glow in red. Often the source of a girl’s strength is her emotions.
Origin of the Scarlet Witch
The real name of this beauty is Wanda Maximoff, and unlike many of her other “brothers”, she had a family.
From birth, the Scarlet Witch had a twin brother named Pietro. Like his gifted sister, he also had superpowers thanks to the X-gene. Brother and sister since childhood were incredibly close and worked in a team.
Wanda and Pietro were born in a laboratory where research was conducted in the field of genetics. Their mother, soon after the birth of the babies, was forced to leave them, and these superheroes only found out who their real father was when they grew up.
The father of the miracle twins turned out to be one of the most controversial and powerful people of X - Magneto (Eric Lensherr).
The twins spent their childhood in the adoptive gypsy family of Maximoff, which is why they bore this name. But after the death of the adoptive mother and the imaginary death of the adoptive father, the grown mutants were left alone again.
Soon, fate granted them an acquaintance with a real father. Wanda and Pietro were in serious trouble, from which he saved them. However, at this point, neither Magneto nor his brother and sister knew the truth about each other. Young mutants with amazing abilities liked Eric, and for quite some time they were his faithful companions. But later, Wanda and Pietro became disillusioned with their mentor and left him.
The Origin of the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinema Universe
In the cinema world, Marvel the Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) and her brother Mercury (actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson) have a different fate. There is no connection with the mutants.
Wanda and Pietro Maximoff were born into an ordinary family in Sokovia.
But when they grew up, a war broke out in their country, and during the next bombing, parents died, and the children miraculously survived. Because of everything experienced, the twins hate Tony Stark, because the weapons of his company were used to destroy their hometown.
Having met with Baron von Starker, the guys agreed to become experimental, and under his guidance, as well as with the help of the scepter of Loki, they were able to develop their incredible abilities.
Scarlet Witch, Ultron and Avengers in the movie world Marvel
After many years of collaboration with Baron von Starker, Wanda and her brother were left to their own devices. However, the desire to take revenge on Iron Man (Tony Stark) was very strong. Ultron appeared soon. Realizing that with its help it is possible to destroy Tony and the Avengers, including, the twins come to the aid of the robot and with all their forces contribute to the implementation of his plans.
However, before Ultron gained a perfect body, Wanda was able to read the creature’s thoughts and found out about his monstrous plans for humanity. After the truth revealed, the Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) and Mercury (actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson) decided to go over to the side of their recent enemies and fight Ultron. In the final battle, Pietro dies, and Wanda enters a new squad of Avengers. It is noteworthy that in the comics, Mercury also perishes, but a little later, Wanda finds the strength in herself and resurrects her brother.
Scarlet Witch and Vision
In the movie world Marvel, the character Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) began to act relatively recently. Therefore, it is still unknown whether the filmmakers will develop Wanda’s love line. Although many would like it, because in the second film, a romance broke out between Natasha Romanova and the Hulk.
While screenwriters are still considering whether to cover Wanda’s heart affairs, all comic book fans have long known that shortly after joining the Avengers project, the Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) fell in love with Vision (actor Paul Bettany). So a new line appeared. An android named Vision, who appeared in Avengers 2: Age of Ultron, responded to the feelings of a beautiful girl in the comics, and soon they were able to get married. However, the normal family happiness of the heroes was constantly hindered by the attempts of villains to use them to capture the world.
Scarlet Witch's Children
In the comics from the alliance with Vision, Wanda Maximoff gave birth to two little tots: William and Thomas. Super-parents resigned to seriously engage in the education of their children. Soon, due to the machinations of another supervillain, the Scarlet Witch and Vision decided that their twin boys had died. However, it is not. Hardly experiencing an imaginary loss, the heroine is practically deprived of her mind, but later comes to herself. In the future, she manages to find out the truth.
Actress Elizabeth Olsen - The Scarlet Witch
Despite the fact that there are several cartoons with the Scarlet Witch that adhere to its traditional image, the filmmakers decided to change the character's style and appearance for the film. New Wanda has become more modestly dressed, but no less strong and stylish.
Such is the movie Scarlet Witch Marvel - actress Elizabeth Olsen.
The future superhero was born in 1989 in the USA. The girl's family already had professional actors - these are her two older twin sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley, who became famous for their roles in children's films and youth comedies. It was thanks to them that Elizabeth first came to the set, where her sisters were already filming. At that time, the baby was only 5 years old, and she was assigned a tiny role.
When the future actress began to grow up, she began to act in video clips - the benefit is a beautiful photogenic appearance - a family trait of all the Olsen family girls.
A breakthrough in her career for Elizabeth was the role in the film "Martha, Marcy May, Marlene", for which she was noted by positive reviews from critics.
After there were several not very famous paintings with her participation, but playing in them, the young actress was able to hone her skills.
In 2014, Elizabeth first appeared in the movie as the Scarlet Witch (the film "Captain America: The Winter Soldier"). It was a cameo after the credits in which it was not even indicated. However, after that, the girl was officially made the face of superheroine Wanda Maximoff.
Before filming the Avengers 2: Age of Ultron project, Elizabeth managed to play in the movie Godzila. It is noteworthy that Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who later played her brother Pietro, became a shooting partner.
After the release of the second Avengers, the Scarlet Witch performed by Elizabeth became a cult character. Fans painted many pictures with a new image of their beloved heroine, which was much much closer than the traditional Scarlet Witch with a solid bust and in a tight-fitting swimsuit instead of a suit. In addition, a series of dolls and collectible figures with the appearance of Elizabeth Olsen became very popular.
In 2016, the third film about Captain America is released, where the Scarlet Witch will appear. In addition, two new films about the Avengers are being shot, for which Olsen has already signed a contract.
Today, this actress is at the peak of popularity, and I hope that she will not be limited to only one role, but will try herself in other projects.
The character of Wanda Maximoff has been loved by many readers for several decades, and with the advent of cartoons, by the audience. Now, with the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a new interpretation of this heroine by Elizabeth Olsen (The Scarlet Witch) has appeared.
Despite the fact that the appearance of the actress differs from the canonical full-breasted Wanda, the audience liked the similar rethinking of the image of the Scarlet Witch. And judging by the far-reaching plans of Marvel, Wanda Maximoff will stay with his admirers for many years to come.