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WandaVision Director Comments on Scarlet Witch’s Potential MCU Return

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As a fan who had the privilege of working as director for WandaVision, I’m thrilled to share that Matt Shakman has spoken up about the prospect of Scarlet Witch reappearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His exceptional work on our beloved Disney+ series earned him two Emmy nominations – Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

After a heart-wrenching three-year wait since we last saw Elizabeth Olsen’s beloved character seemingly meet her end in Sam Raimi’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, there’s been an eerie silence from Marvel Studios regarding the future of the Scarlet Witch. This prolonged quietude has left fans like me wondering if Wanda Maximoff truly disappeared from the Marvel Cinematic Universe for good.

WandaVision director teases Scarlet Witch’s potential return

In a recent chat with ScreenRant, when queried about whether Olsen’s Scarlet Witch is truly deceased, Shakman offered an optimistic reply, suggesting that “Wanda is always present.” This remark appears to imply the potential resurrection of the intricate character in upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe ventures.

Furthermore, Shakman also discussed the commonalities between his role in WandaVision and his upcoming direction of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps. He elaborated on how he had the freedom to explore both projects’ aesthetics and moods, which was a delight for him as a director because it allowed him to be creative.

He shared, “They’re both just delightful. To me, they stand out as the crowning achievements of my directorial journey. Filming WandaVision was an extraordinary experience. The setting, the cast is simply outstanding – Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Kathryn Hahn, and more. We had a blast, and it was intricately detailed. Before we even began filming, we spent a lot of time rehearsing to ensure everyone grasped the sitcom realities, tones, and styles we aimed for.

Shakman explained, “This situation resembled that of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. We spent three weeks preparing before we began filming since we were constructing a unique world. Our goal was to create a family that appeared authentic and inhabited, as well as a ’60s environment that maintained a consistent aesthetic, but also style, mood, and filmmaking approach. Consequently, both projects served as stylistic and tonal explorations for me as a director. Despite their differences, there were valuable lessons learned from one to the other.

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2025-07-23 00:56

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