She said taking the role was a smart not to mention lucrative decision.
That led her to her latest role in Fleur Fortune’s new dystopiansci-fi thriller, “The Assessment.”
“I loved how contained something that took place in a near future time was.
And I really love stories that play by their own rules.”
What draws you to these heavier roles?
Elizabeth Olsen:With “Martha,” I mean, I auditioned for everything around that time.
I auditioned for all of the things and it just happened to be a job that I got.
I would have said yes to any job because I just wanted to be a working actor.
At least on the job I’m on right now, that’s how I feel.
What was it like working with a famed director so early in your career?
You could have told me to do anything with him, and I would have done it.
I loved getting to work with him.
He is also such a kind filmmaker.
He’s so kind to his crew.
He’s kind to his cast.
He has such a boyishness to him and to get to work with him was really such a dream.
I feel lucky that I got to work with him.
Oh, I was petrified.
I was so scared.
I didn’t know how to take up space at all.
And I felt good, actually, about that film.
I think we established a foundation for her that we kept building off of.
It’s really nice to have had 10 years with the character.
Hey, ifHugh Jackmancan do it, so can you.
After the events of “Doctor Strange 2,” there’s a big question mark surrounding your character.
How we make it work for the world that we’ve established, I’m not sure.
But I do think you’ve got the option to always keep going back with these characters.
They’re like iconic Greek heroes, basically.
And there’s always stories to be had with those types of prototypes.
Well, it’s just scheduling, I guess, at the end of the day.
Was it a confidence boost for you to see the positive reactions to those things outside blockbusters?
How did those movies and shows affect how you have viewed your career trajectory?
“Sorry for Your Loss"for two years was one of the best [examples].
And I think it’s just because of the hours you spend, just like anything else.
So I think that’s been very helpful from a business perspective.
Can you share a time in your career when you felt empowered to put that advice into practice?
Because I wasn’t in a position of power.
It was very early in my career and I felt so confident to just speak what my boundaries were.
So yeah, I think that’s always good advice.
It was probably being green that empowered you to just say that, right?
Yeah, like, “Whatever!
This is what it is.
you might either take it or leave it.”
I think I became even better at it later.
But yeah, I think it is an important thing for everyone.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
“The Assessment” is now in theaters.
