So, you think you know Elizabeth Olsen, right? The Scarlet Witch from the Avengers, sister to the Olsen twins. But there’s more to her than just her superhero cape and famous siblings.
- Auditioned for Daenerys Targaryen: Yeah, you heard that right. Before Emilia Clarke became the Mother of Dragons, Elizabeth Olsen tried out for the role of Daenerys in “Game of Thrones.” Imagine that alternate universe!
Star Wars Superfan: This one’s for the geeks out there. Elizabeth Olsen is a massive Star Wars fan. Like, the kind of fan who gets teary-eyed meeting Mark Hamill. That’s some serious fan cred.
Almost Changed Her Name: Growing up with the Olsen twins as sisters can be a tough act to follow. So much so, Elizabeth once thought about changing her name to Elizabeth Chase. She wanted to carve out her own identity, separate from the twin’s fame.
Turned Down Star Wars for Avengers: Talk about a tough choice. Elizabeth Olsen was considered for the role of Rey in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” But guess what? She turned down the audition because it clashed with her shooting for “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Talk about a high-class problem!
