Biographies of superheroes: Scarlet Witch. Actress Elisabeth Olsen

After the grand success of the first film "The Avengers" the appearance of the second part - it was only a matter of time. However, the creators of the film version of the history of the legendary superhero community raised the question of what would surprise viewers in the new movie "The Avengers 2: The Age of the Altron."

The answer was found quite soon: new heroes are needed. That's just who to choose among the grand universe of Marvel? After reflection, the filmmakers chose the twins Pietro and Vanda Maximoff, better known among the fans as Mercury and the Scarlet Witch.

The universe of superheroes Marvel

The so-called universe of Marvel is a fictional fantasy world full of superheroes and super villains. Here lives most of the comic book characters, produced under the Marvel brand.

With the development of the film industry, this company decided to move stories from comics to the big screen. In 2008, the first film from this cycle, entitled "Iron Man", was released.
The main hero 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 there was a need to unite the heroes of Marvel, and there were two films about the adventures of the Avengers. Thanks to these films, viewers gradually began to get used not only to new characters, but also to delve into their relationships.

Despite the fact that most of the 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 singled out for a separate project. Among them is the Scarlet Witch, a friend of the comic book lovers.

Wanda Maximoff - Scarlet Witch

In 2016, this beauty in red is neither more nor less than fifty-two years old. Just so many years ago in the comics "Marvel" about the adventures of mutants with the X-gene, this bright heroine appeared in a tight-fitting scarlet suit with magnificent brown hair framing a pretty face.

Her character so liked the readers that after a while the Scarlet Witch became one of the main characters of two comic lines at once. She figured in the "People X", and in the "Avengers".

Abilities of the Scarlet Witch

According to the traditional version, Vanda Maximoff is a mutant in the second generation, in other words, her parents were also carriers of the X-gene. In this regard, the girl herself and her twin brother possessed rather strong abilities.

The Scarlet Witch possesses the so-called "magic of chaos". With her help, Wanda is able to control reality and change it. Also, it can 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 studied at a more conscious age with a real witch. It is generally believed that the power of the Scarlet Witch is almost limitless, as it is drawn from the elements of nature.

The range of Wanda's power is limited by its visibility, but if the girl starts using magic as well, the limit disappears.
To date, according to the events in the comics, Vanda Maksimoff is devoid of her strength, but the hope of their return is not lost.

Super-possibilities of the Scarlet Witch in the carved Marvel

The Scarlet Witch (the film "The Avengers 2: The Age of Altron") has much greater abilities than her character in comic books.

First of all the girl is capable of telepathy. It not only can read the thoughts of all living beings (it does not extend to robots), but it can also force others to immerse themselves in a hypnotic trance. In addition, the Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) freely penetrates into the consciousness of others and can manipulate them at their discretion. It is in her power to control thoughts, feelings, dreams, memories, and also to inspire something, to make people see what is not really there.

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 its power, this superheroine can create energy shields that can protect against explosion and other mechanical damage. Also, the strength of Wanda allows her to harm the enemy herself with the help of shock waves. Usually they glow red. Often the source of strength of a girl becomes her emotions.

The Origin of the Scarlet Witch

The real name of this beauty is Vanda Maximoff, and unlike many of her other "fellows" she had a family.

From birth, the Scarlet Witch had a twin brother named Pietro. Like his gifted sister, he also had super abilities thanks to the X-gene. Brother and sister from the very childhood were incredibly close and worked in a team.

Wanda and Pietro were born in a laboratory where research in the field of genetics was conducted. Their mother, soon after the birth of the toddlers, was forced to leave them, and those who were their real father, these superheroes learned only when they grew up.

The father of the miraculous twins was one of the most ambiguous and powerful people of X-Magneto (Eric Lencher).

The twins spent their childhood in the reception room of the Gypsy family Maximoff, which is why they carried this name. But after the death of the adoptive mother and the imaginary death of the adoptive father, the grown mutants again remained alone.

Soon fate granted them an acquaintance with the real father. Wanda and Pietro were in serious trouble, from which he saved them. However, for the moment neither Magneto nor brother and sister knew each other the truth. Young mutants with amazing abilities liked Eric, and quite a long time they were his faithful companions. But later Wanda and Pietro disillusioned with their mentor and left him.

The Origin of the Scarlet Witch in the carved Marvel

In the film 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 in an ordinary family in Sokovia. But when they grew up, a war broke out in their country, and during the next bombing their parents died, and the children miraculously survived. Because of all the experiences the twins hate Tony Stark, because to destroy their home town used the weapons of his company.

After acquainting with the baron von Starker, the guys agreed to become guinea pigs, and under his guidance, and with the help of the scepter Loki, they were able to develop their incredible abilities.

Scarlet Witch, Altron and Avengers in the film world Marvel

After many years of cooperation with Baron von Starker, Wanda and his brother were left to themselves. However, the desire to take revenge on the Iron Man (Tony Stark) was very strong. Soon appeared Altron. Realizing that with his help, you can destroy Tony and the Avengers, including, the twins come to the robot to help and with all their forces contribute to the implementation of his intentions.

However, before finding an ideal body, Wanda could read the creature's thoughts and learned about his monstrous plans for humanity. After the revealed truth, the Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) and Mercury (actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson) decided to go over to their recent enemies and fight with Altron. In the final battle Pietro dies, and Wanda enters a new detachment of the Avengers. It is noteworthy that in the comic books Mercury also perishes, but a little later Wanda finds strength and resurrects his brother.

Scarlet Witch and Vision

In the film world of Marvel, the character of the Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) began to act relatively recently. Therefore, it is not yet known whether the filmmakers will develop Wanda's love line. Although many would like it, because in the second film between Natasha Romanova and Hulk, a romance began.

While the writers are still pondering over whether to cover Vanda's hearty affairs, all comic book admirers have long known that shortly after joining the Avengers project, the Scarlet Witch (actress Elizabeth Olsen) fell in love with Vigen (actor Paul Bettany). So there was a new line. An android named Vigen, who appeared in "The Avengers 2: The Age of Altron", in comics responded to the feelings of a beautiful girl, and soon they were able to get married. However, the normal family happiness of the heroes was constantly hampered by the attempts of the villains to use them to capture the world.

Children of the Scarlet Witch

In the comics of the alliance with Vigen, Vanda Maximoff had two baby-goats: William and Thomas. The super-parents resigned in order to seriously engage in the upbringing of their children. Soon because of the intrigues of the next supervillain, the Scarlet Witch and Vigen decided that their twin boys had died. However, it is not. Hardly going through an imaginary loss, the heroine practically loses her reason, but later comes to her senses. In the future, she manages to find out the truth.

Actress Elizabeth Olsen - Scarlet Witch

Despite the fact that there are several cartoons with the Scarlet Witch who stick to her traditional image, the filmmakers decided to change the style and appearance of the character for the film. The new Wanda became more modestly dressed, but not less strong and stylish.

Such is the movie The Scarlet Witch Marvel - actress Elizabeth Olsen.

The future superheroine was born in 1989 in the USA. In the family of the girl there were already professional actors - these are her two older sister-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 little girl was only 5 years old, and she was given a tiny role.

When the future actress began to grow up, she began to appear in video clips - the benefit of a beautiful photogenic appearance - a family feature of all the girls of the Olsen family.

A breakthrough in the career for Elizabeth was the role in the film "Marta, Marcy May, Marlene," for which she was awarded positive reviews by critics.

After there were a few not very well-known paintings with her participation, but playing them, the young actress was able to perfect her skills.

In 2014, Elizabeth first appeared in the cinema as the Scarlet Witch (the film "The First Avenger: Another War"). This was an episodic role after the credits, in which she was not even mentioned. However, after that, the girl was officially made the face of the super heroine Vanda Maximoff.

Prior to the filming of the project "Avengers 2: Era of the Altron", Elizabeth managed to play in the film "Godzila." It's noteworthy that Aaron Taylor-Johnson became a shooting partner, who later played her brother Pietro.

After the release of the second "Avengers" Scarlet Witch in the performance of Elizabeth became a cult character. Fans drew a lot of pictures with a new image of their favorite heroine, who was much much closer than the traditional Scarlet Witch with a solid bust and a tight swimsuit instead of a suit. In addition, a huge popularity began to use a series of dolls and collectible figures with the appearance of Elizabeth Olsen.

In 2016 there is a third film about Captain America, where the Scarlet Witch will figure. In addition, two new films about the Avengers are being prepared, for which Olsen has already signed a contract.

Today, this actress is at the peak of popularity, and I would like to hope that she will not be limited to just one role, but she will try herself in other projects.

The character of Vanda Maximoff has been a favorite for many readers for several decades, and with the advent of cartoons - and the audience. Now with the creation of the cramped Marvel, a new interpretation of this heroine was performed by Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch).

Despite the fact that the appearance of the actress is different from the canonical bushy Wanda, viewers had to taste this reinterpretation of the image of the Scarlet Witch. And judging by the far-reaching plans of Marvel, Vanda Maximoff will remain with his admirers for many years to come.