Elizabeth Olsen & Meghann Fahy | Actors on Actors

In their Actors on Actors conversation, Elizabeth Olsen ('Love & Death') and Meghann Fahy ('White Lotus') bond over starting out as understudies and the journey to their leading roles. Elizabeth talks about saying goodbye to Wanda after playing her for a decade, and Meghann breaks down her complex ‘White Lotus’ character, Daphne.
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[@Chuuzus]

suddenly I want Elizabeth Olsen in the next season of The White Lotus

[@Leifang12]

Yes as the villain 😅😎☠️😂

[@ztormstu]

Thank you for thinking this bc it would actually be so perfect omg

[@muhlaynee]

Yes. As the woman who takes down Greg. A distant relative of Tanya or something like that.

[@dariuschisholm7317]

With aubrey plaza

[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

Mike White better be seeing this

[@piglet311]

“Everybody’s flat when they’re 12, Lizzie.” Such a quick, witty, multilayered response.

[@Elvira-jb1qj]

SO TRUE

[@mydogeatspuke]

Totally went over her head, too. I love Meghann's sense of humour. She's like a less method Aubrey Plaza. Incidentally they're good friends.

[@Mordeairayne]

3:58

[@itskatharinequinn]

And generous! And true 😅

[@Marvelfan520]

lol the way she said "LIZZIE"

[@bensneb360]

Well now I want these two in a movie together, I don’t even care what it’s about, I’ll see it

[@homeland1128]

Same😭😭😭

[@HeWhoLoMeins138]

MARVEL!!!!

[@Wizardofozk]

@@HeWhoLoMeins138 yes please, she can be a wanda from another reality.

[@HeWhoLoMeins138]

@@Wizardofozk of course she can! That would be hot.

[@mimifanet]

Meghann Fahy is beyond brilliant. I’ve loved her since The Bold Type. I can’t wait to see her career flourish. She’s amazing

[@mydogeatspuke]

Such a great show. Well, until the final season. There were so many problems at the time that really messed everything up.

[@AmariSali]

Such a underrated show and Sutton honestly is the type of character I wish we got more of.

[@ooscardls]

@@mydogeatspuke what kind of problem?

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@ooscardls does my name look like "Google" to you? Look it up, read, learn.

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@AmariSali I really liked Jane too. I could have done without Kat though. Way too much woke for me.

[@misslegacyatheart]

This is what I love about Actors on Actors. I'm so happy Meghann is getting the recognition she deserves!! And Lizzie is just so phenomenal, she deserves all the praise!! I absolutely adore this pairing!!

[@15Candles]

I love Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda but I've always appreciate her more when she does stuff outside Marvel that were great. Particularly Wind River and Martha Marcy May Marlene, two of the most underrated performance that Olsen gave in her entire career. Absolutely brilliant

[@buffy17mike]

I get what you mean. The thing is I had seen her in a few things before she join marvel so I think thats part of what made me love Wanda so much more because I already loved Lizzie as a actor. Cause I knew nothing about Scarlet Witch before the MCU and shes my favorite character and thats largely in part to Lizzie. And why I hope to see her play many roles I really do hope we get to see her more as Scarlet Witch. I don't want it to end here cause even know shes been playing this character for past 10 years with WandaVision its like we really just finally got to see her as that character. And finally see the leading lady role instead of just the side character they used her as .

[@nightsaresosstarry]

Don’t forget Love & Death

[@indiefairy09]

Martha Marcy May Marlene is what made me fall in love with her acting. So underrated! No one ever mentions it

[@buffy17mike]

@@indiefairy09 I saw this when it came out in theaters.

[@Olivia-vg4mm]

Wind River was incredible, it'll always be one of my favourites from her

[@noellenn2122]

This pairing is surprisingly refreshing to watch. It just feels like what a conversation between two intelligent professional women would be like - natural, respectful and real genuine interest and natural.

[@ShaneMichealCupp]

Meghann Faye is an incredible actress. Her performance in White Lotus season 2 was unbelievably nuisanced and award worthy. It’s really a crime she isn’t in bigger projects because she’s one of the best in the business.

[@josepha133]

*nuanced

[@mydogeatspuke]

​@@josepha133 really? Contextually it's obvious what they meant. They got her name wrong too, you sure you don't want to correct that while you're at it? I'm all for letting people know when they're using language incorrectly, but a one word correction is so lazy and aggressive.

[@josepha133]

@@mydogeatspuke I wasn't rude about it and didn't mean any harm by it? You're the one being a nuisance.

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@josepha133 one word responses are rude though. Unnecessary corrections are too. I haven't been a nuisance at all, stop projecting.

[@josepha133]

@@mydogeatspuke it was not meant in a rude way. Also, the second part of my response to you was a joke, since "nuisance" is the word I oh so rudely corrected…

[@GarbageGirI]

I came for Elizabeth Olsen, but I was impressed by the personality and story of this Meghann Fahy. She's got a lot of potential.

[@as7terix458]

I love seing Meghan get her flowers. Her talent was so evident already on the bold Type. Hope she gets cast in more projects like White losus.

[@TheSwauzz]

Both amazing actors. I've been waiting for Meghann's time to shine in the full spotlight for years. They both steal every scene they're in!

[@Hmy8799]

I looove seeing how many people feel the dame way about Meghann Fahy! There are so many comments about people being happy for her finally getting the recognition she’s deserves and I’ve totally felt that way about her since seeing her as Sutton in the bold type. But HOTDAMN she was INCREDIBLE on white lotus. Mike White is crazy genius, because the actors that he’s been intent on getting on the show-those who are both less known or haven’t acted in something in a super long time (JENNIFER COOLIDGE!). He wanted her in S1 and I feel like he had her in mind for season 2. And she brought SO. MUCH. to the table

[@ashsam2585]

the duo we never knew we needed!

[@MubinNoor]

You ain't even watch the video yet "the duo we never knew we needed" 😂😂

[@bre6470]

I really hope to see Lizzie in more indie films! Wanda will always have my heart but Lizzie’s indie roles are just exhilarating! Would also love to see Meghann back in white lotus!!

[@happysmiles4339]

TWO FAVES!! Love Lizzie as Wanda and I am so proud of Meghann! Loved her since The Bold Type!

[@Hi-ItsPrez]

This was a great conversation to watch! These are 2 intelligent actresses who know exactly what they are doing, and I felt that it was really fascinating to hear how or why they do certain things in their acting. Loved it. Love them.

[@mydogeatspuke]

I don't know, it felt like Elizabeth really monopolised their time together. Meghann sat back and let her speak, let her finish, and just listened, but Elizabeth kept trying to finish Meghann's sentences and answer her questions for her. That was quite uncomfortable, and I suppose I could be projecting but Meghann did seem to be quite uncomfortable with it by the end.

[@itskingpun]

I absolutely adore both Meghann and Elizabeth and I'm so happy to see Meghann get the recognition she deserves

[@looney1023]

Ahh I wanted to hear them talk about Ingrid Goes West and working with Aubrey Plaza lol. But seriously Meghann Fahy's work in the White Lotus was honestly the biggest surprise of season 2 for me. Just how that character appears on the surface and how more and more is slowly revealed through her performance and the things she DOESN'T say but you know she means.... So brilliant.

[@annemiekvanmierlo5328]

Maybe they avoided the subject because her ex was in it?

[@AA-qb7ni]

Elizabeth is just killing it lately, especially in TV!! 🙌

[@perryjones7771]

I see a new Mariska Hargitay when she acts

[@Marvelfan520]

ikr i love her

[@akemi86]

Elizabeth is such an incredible actress that honestly, to me( im also an actor) she displays the exact reason for being an actor. Shes not in it for money or fame which is a lot of us. But just like a lot of us, she takes pride in what she does. She loves every moment. And for her its about bringing out emotions from the audience with every role she does. Shes someone I would be honored to work with someday

[@celestebezerra9051]

Meghann's protrayal in White Lotus was so brilliant. Loved hearing her thought process behind that character and what drove her. Honestly just an amazing conversation overall

[@whynotkendall2332]

I’m a simple man… I see Elizabeth Olsen… I click

[@iamlee_092]

Ur so real

[@Marvelfan520]

fr tho

[@Goonztz]

When two queens come together to maximize their slay

[@sofyaa2943]

I was obssessed with the Bold Type growing up so Im so excited that Meghann Fahy is getting the recognition she deserves!!!

[@MichelleGrondine]

their chemistry was amazing! i’d honestly love to see them play in a piece together performing i feel like it could be electric ⚡️

[@saydeephe]

oh my god they’re both such powerhouses i love this and them together. i would love to see them working together at some point in the future.

[@miavangraan2042]

I need Meghann Fahy in absolutely everything

[@ma_kenz]

For some reason, I was nervous about how these two would vibe, but I’m so pleasantly surprised! Love them both 👏🏻

[@juliedesouza4957]

the way Meghann Fahy is receiving her flowers IS GIVING me LIFE!!!

[@bolan1628]

I love these types of interviews, when actors can relate to each other on some levels. It's great to see! Absolutely adore Elizabeth, she did so great in Love&Death. Also, this interview hooked me on The white lotus, totally going to watch it!

[@nothajzl]

I bet Elizabeth Olsen could play a lot of roles REALLY WELL if she was given a chance to. She’s a really good actress.

[@oscarfun100]

Meghann was beyond great in Lotus. Such a layered, nuanced performance. And I haven't seen Olsen's new project yet, but her Wanda was amazing. It started as a comic book adaptation character and she blew it out of the park, the way she played shock, grief, the process, so beautiful, heartbreaking.

[@SigmulPrey]

Elizabeth Olsen is one of the best actresses and personalities i have ever seen , her facial expressions , portraying of her characters deserve more than just oscars and emmys , she is the face of MCU , they should not waste her character potentials because she has many potentials , i love seeing her doing different roles than Wanda , she killed it in Love & Death and i am sure she will get the next emmys , and Oscar in the next years

[@Rosa-mj5mt]

These two could definitely be friends after this! Their personalities are a great match lol

[@jackiega7978]

This is the duo i didnt know i needed!!! I want them on a show or movie together!

[@delrey874]

Elizabeth's performance in Love & Death was fantastic. Probably the best performance so far in her entire career.

[@asmileisspecial]

Every time I see Meghann in anything I can't believe how charismatic she is. Love this conversation, they have a great rapport.

[@SilviaLopez-eg9wh]

I remember when videos of Meghann in Next to Normal surfaced (👵) and you could tell even then she was good. Now she's incredible. Cast her in ALL THE THINGS, she deserves it.

[@westworlds]

I am so into Meghann's energy. I loved her in white lotus so I watched her show the Bold Type. I have mixed feelings on that, but she was the highlight of that series as well. I need to see her in ton of things, she has the best aura and energy and is such a compelling actress.

[@sabih44]

Just saw Elizabeth yesterday at a book signing, she truly is an icon :)

[@user-qe1yd8xp8i]

So lucky

[@dakotac180]

These HBO queens. Elizabeth has been kicking ass in Hollywood.

[@mione134]

Love Meghann since her time on One Life to Live and The Bold Type. I'm so happy for her White Lotus success. She is so damn good! And Lizzie? What else is there to say about her? Absolute Queen!

[@KatarinaPetrova]

I was waiting for this, thanks for team up this absolutely lovely ladies together. Such an interesting interview to watch.

[@josepha133]

I would love a writers on writers series!

[@taylorchameleon]

meghann was my favorite on the bold type 😭 so happy she's having her moment!

[@denarendall]

I’ve been hoping for an episode of actors on actors with Meghann - so excited! She was phenomenal in the white lotus and I’m looking forward to more from her!

[@sanaspomu]

I'm happy that this interview exists they're both such amazing actresses

[@gsw6456]

Meghann’s eyes are amazing.

[@morganwilliams5541]

Elizabeth Olsen, as well as her character Wanda, that she plays are both goddesses in my eyes.

[@ioannadearc7901]

Elizabeth has always been so eloquent and has that grounded energy about her. Unpretentious and wise.

[@alikhalifeh9139]

They're both breathtaking ❤❤

[@c15733]

Came to listen to Lizzie but then I realized... IT'S SUTTON!! So nice to see her in more mainstream projects. Love her in The Bold Type. Was sad to see this series cancelled.

[@lena-ro9si]

this was so comforting to watch oh my goodness

[@LizOhana1]

for me, this is the most unexpected duo to see interviewing each other. What a nice surprise, tho. I loved Meghann way before White Lotus, I'm so happy to see her getting the recognition she deserves. Lizzie, what to say about her. What a pleasure it is to watching her playing this complex character in Love & Death. It's really a fun interview to watch, i kinda want to see them working together now ❤

[@j.cutrone]

This was so good! I watched another interview of Lizzie's recently, and she said that she's barely offered any roles these days and it blows my mind! She's one of the best actors working today.

[@TheAdidasKnifer]

I think people are overreacting, and what Elizabeth Olsen says is understandable tho. She needs a break, she played Wanda for almost 10 years & played her a lot these recent years with WV/MoM that's why she doesn't miss Wanda. She just needs to do other things and let time flow, and us too and this coming from a Wanda stan too.

[@DarkDeeds47]

I think stans need to understand that Olsen as an artist is so much more than what marvel has allowed of her. She’s clearly tired of putting her heart into a character for it to get viciously hated on daily by the same audience she’s trying to entertain with what little she has to go on. I don’t understand how people can’t see that she’s not coming back.

[@TheAdidasKnifer]

​@@DarkDeeds47 i see what you mean Samuel

[@littlelulu52093]

love these two and love them together!

[@kobinambeah7947]

Wow! Really enjoyed the conversation between these two. Should have been longer

[@calltothesky2880]

Wow I'm impressed with the selection of guests on this theme of one on one. They always choose people who you didn't expect and end being like ohhh they make sense together. Props to whoever decides. ❤

[@justinthejames]

Variety is on fire with these pairings recently!

[@Anon00008]

I’m obsessed with Elizabeth Olsen

[@xRachaelzx]

They are so in tune with eachother was great to watch

[@AshleyS60]

Genuinely love and admire Elizabeth Olsen so much I mean what a tremendously talented person and yet she's so incredibly humble and relatable. I feel like the great actresses of the generations for me are like the Meryl Streeps, Viola Davis, Kate Winslet, Cate Blanchett and now there's Lizzie...she's right up there for me. I'm sad that she's not doing Wanda anymore but I can understand it cause MoM really was such an insult to her character and to Lizzie herself but I'm glad she's doing so many other amazing things. Love and Death? If she doesn't get an Emmy for that omg...truly outstanding

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

This is duo I didn’t know I needed in life.

[@Danuta628]

Two queens babe’ - love these two! Man I still can’t get over that performance Elizabeth gave for Love and Death. Especially now knowing being this was based on actual events- Elizabeth really had very minimal to work with- she couldn’t study her subject for the essence of Candy. Her voice - her expression- the way she moved through the world. Just a phenomenal performance! As far as daphne goes - she really brought a very valuable performance to white lotus - to which I like so many are utterly obsessed with that show. Great stuff ❤❤❤

[@hotash26]

I AM OBSESSED WITH THESE WOMEN ❤ Thank you for putting them in a room together!!

[@realpaatuhod]

I love this series so much omg! Wonderful to listen to these two wonderful actors talk about their work 💕💕

[@CaseyFordAlexander]

They are both supremely erudite and intelligent in word, action and thought; love watching this interview!

[@Ernie1978]

Meghan Fahy is a revelation in The White Lotus. I hope she gets the Emmy nom!

[@bethanywilliamson2790]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS YES.!

[@taytube15]

These pairings are excellent! God I’m so glad they met

[@7eleven_eo]

Love this duo

[@easthillskendall]

I loved Lizzie’s last actors on actors, so glad to see her do another one! And in person this time!

[@vamanosninja4143]

Wow what a pairing. My favorite this year.

[@AngelCivicoG]

So happy to see Meghann getting the recognition she deserves! Though i would have liked for them to talk a little bit about The Bold Type as I loved her on that show. Cannot wait to see what she does next.

[@shivanipawar5054]

Marvel should consider meghan for sue storm.

[@monie3785]

So true

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

No, she's too good for the MCU.

[@lesliec.8591]

I loved listening in on this talk! Cool series!

[@julietam2595]

new comfort interview actually

[@kobyhooper]

I’ve never heard anyone describe the feeling of getting sad watching people - love meghann 😭

[@olliepop2282]

Did anyone else see Lizzie yesterday in NYC!

[@22mhec]

This pair is amazing. Really loved this one

[@alexandracollins0807]

I hope to see more of Meghann Fahy. She seems very bright and I loved her in The White Lotus.

[@shehroz6220]

A very interesting conversation, both are so well spoken. Also it always takes me aback how beautiful Elizabeth is.

[@sydneydoskow8442]

Watched this whole thing - amazing.

[@anushadewase6089]

The duo we never knew we needed

[@altashalubbe6759]

This interview makes me so anxious

[@proymilan]

Oh my my 2 favs in 1 vid!!! Best Sunday ever😍

[@stormthequeeen2751]

Them literally serving

[@LoveDianeBE]

These two! Absolutely love!! One of my favorites.

[@HollyHargreaves]

Both amazing actors❤

[@annejia5382]

Now I kinda want to see them together in a movie ❤ as sisters or as rivals or as friends ❤

[@JOHNHORNICK]

This pairing is surprisingly refreshing to watch.

[@ruthiey28]

my new fav duo

[@melissaviesca2299]

Wow they're both so stunning!

[@allanm9678]

Love them both

[@pamellaikirezi1571]

loved this

[@LetsTalkAboutItSeries]

Saaaaaaaame as Meg! Imposter syndrome from acting without going to acting school. It never goes away no matter how many cool projects you book! 🙏🏾

[@samara.ariel.jpg_]

this forreal. like same. and funny ive loved her since next to normal🥺😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺 shes a queen we need her in everything

[@BelArtist]

Gosh I love these two actresses so much!

[@ayudhsingh7616]

Meghann fehy what an absolute beauty ❤. Her eyes omg

[@katemossobsessed]

the duo I didn’t know I needed

[@petern326]

im stumbling over my words just watching this