Olsen commented on the series at the time of the announcement, and expressed her eagerness to show Widow’s story to the world.
Whether or not audiences will respond to half-hour television on Facebook remains to be seen, but there’s no denying casting Elizabeth Olsen in Widow is a great way to get folks interested.
Olsen is at a point in her career where big opportunities in film and television are coming her way, so the fact that she’s making a move to star in a series that will air on Facebook is a sign that she has faith this project will connect positively with audiences.