Elizabeth Olsen is no stranger to starring in a TV series. But it’s safe to say that none of her previous TV work compares to the reception she got for her most recent outing, “WandaVision,” which became a cultural phenomenon earlier this year. Well, it appears the actress is ready to venture back to the small screen and make the leap from Disney+ to HBO Max for “Love and Death.”
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According to HBO Max, Elizabeth Olsen is set to star in a new limited series, “Love and Death.” The show is written by “Big Little Lies” co-creator David E. Kelley and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. The simple, yet super intriguing logline for the series says, “Two church-going couples, enjoying small-town family life in Texas, until somebody picks up an axe.” “Love and Death” is inspired by the book “Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs” and a collection of articles from Texas Monthly (Love & Death In Silicon Prairie, Part I & II). The show is produced by Lionsgate Television with executive producers such as Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, Helen Verno, Matthew Tinker, Michael Klick, and Texas Monthly.
“This is a gripping story about the frustrations and desires of two women in a small town that culminates in a terrible act of violence,” said Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max. “We are thrilled to be partnering with David, Lesli, Nicole, and Per and incredibly fortunate to have Elizabeth at the center of our story to bring out all the layers of Candy that make this story so unforgettable.”
Kevin Beggs, Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group, added, “We cannot imagine a more perfect artist to play the leading role of Candy than Elizabeth Olsen. Her talent, charisma and energy can bewitch audiences like no other. We’re proud to be collaborating with a world-class creative team of Lesli, David and Nicole on this thrilling and intriguing series and to bring another exciting premium property to our partners at HBO Max.”
As mentioned, not only has Olsen starred in “WandaVision,” but she also had a starring role in the series “Sorry for Your Loss,” which ran for a couple of seasons on Facebook Watch. That show didn’t have massive viewership numbers but definitely earned the actress acclaim. But let’s be real, Olsen is now Scarlet Witch forever and ever.
No release date for “Love and Death” has been announced.
