How quickly things can change. Until a few months ago Elizabeth Olsen was just one half of the mini-industry that is the Olsen twins. Then she made Martha Marcy May Marlene and suddenly people realised she could act and she started getting a lot of serious movie attention.
Now EW reports she's signed on for a period drama that will see her face-off against the veteran powerhouse that is Glen Close. The film is Therese Raquin, based on the 19th century novel and play by Emile Zola. EW says 'Described as a dark, erotic thriller, the film, set in Paris in 1867, follows young Therese (Olsen), who is forced by her aunt, Madame Raquin (Close), into a loveless marriage to her sick, spoiled first cousin. Therese soon becomes obsessed with her husband’s friend Laurent and is pulled into a devastating affair with him that unravels all of their lives. Close has been attached to the project for years; the role of Laurent has yet to be cast.'
Charlie Stratton will direct with shooting set to begin in the spring. Well, that's assuming Olsen and Close don't fall out during awards season, as both are expected to be getting a lot of attention for Martha Macry and Albert Mobbs respectively.