Remember that jolt when Wanda Maximoff first twisted reality with a flick of her wrist? Back in Captain America: The Winter Soldier—released April 4, 2014—it was just a tease in the post-credits, HYDRA's dark experiments unlocking something primal in her and her brother Pietro. Fast forward to Avengers: Age of Ultron, hitting theaters May 1, 2015, and there she was, Elizabeth Olsen embodying the Scarlet Witch as a volatile force—antagonist turned ally, grief-stricken and glowing with untapped power. Those early days… raw, uncertain. Olsen's performance felt like lightning bottled, especially in that red-leather ensemble that screamed comic-book roots without the tiara just yet.
Now, a decade on, these resurfaced shots from @wandasattorney on X—dropped yesterday, September 3, 2025—hit like a memory hex. She's mid-pose, arms outstretched as if summoning chaos, body arched in defiance against a stark gray backdrop. One shot catches her lunging forward, hair whipping wild, mouth agape in what could be a scream or a spell. Another? More poised, hands weaving invisible threads—gorgeous, grating on the senses, gorgeous again. Some made the cut in the film; others, well… they linger in the cutting room's shadows, quirks of production that whisper what-ifs. Heard the costume was tweaked last-minute for mobility—Olsen herself mentioned the physical toll in interviews, how it shaped her movements into something almost balletic.
Switching gears—because why not, that's how these multiverse tales roll—Wanda's arc exploded from there. WandaVision, premiering January 15, 2021 on Disney+, peeled back layers, revealing the Mind Stone didn't create her powers; it amplified what simmered inside. Heartbreaking stuff. Then Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, out May 6, 2022, spun her into darker territories—wild, unhinged turns that Olsen navigated with that same intensity. “It's really unusual,” she said once, reflecting on her ten-plus years in the role. “To be able to return to a character and continue to move them forward has been so much fun for me… I do feel very lucky.” Lucky? Understatement. She's carved Wanda into an icon, flaws and all—powerful, fractured, human.
These photos, though. They freeze that genesis moment, before the crowns and capes evolved. No frills, just Olsen owning the frame, her expression shifting from fierce to vulnerable in a blink. Makes you wonder about the sweat on set—was it a sweltering soundstage day? Or just the heat of embodying a witch on the brink? Comic fans know the source: Wanda's comic counterpart, tied to Magneto in the books, but here, rights issues forced a pivot to Ultron's puppets. Smart move—added that Sokovian edge, the twin bond snapped too soon when Pietro fell saving Hawkeye. In tribute, she suited up with Cap and Widow's new squad, leading into Captain America: Civil War's May 6, 2016 release, where divisions tore deeper.
Anyway. Circling back—these outtakes aren't just fan service; they're a nod to how superhero cinema bends reality, one pose at a time. Cynical me thinks it's nostalgia bait, but damn if it doesn't stir something real.
Olsen's Dynamic Range
She nails everything from aggressive lunges to subtle hand gestures in these shots, proving early on why Wanda became the MCU's emotional core—raw power mixed with quiet menace.
The Costume That Didn't Stick
That red-and-black getup from Age of Ultron? Iconic yet fleeting—it vanished by Civil War, but fans still obsess over its gritty, grounded vibe that screamed fresh-out-of-experiments.
Echoes of Comic Roots
Without X-Men rights back then, Wanda served Ultron instead of Magneto, a clever twist that mirrored her comic redemption arc while dodging legal tangles.
From Antagonist to Avenger
These poses capture her mid-transformation—antagonistic energy giving way to heroic resolve, much like her brother's sacrifice propelled her into the team.
A Decade of Wanda
Olsen's reflections on playing the role for over ten years highlight the joy in evolving Wanda, from Age of Ultron's debut to WandaVision's blow-up and beyond.
What do you think—do these shots make you miss the simpler MCU days, or crave more madness? Drop your takes in the comments; let's geek out.
