Elizabeth Olsen on Netflix drama His Three Daughters and working with an Irish director

Elizabeth Olsen tells Esther McCarthy about playing one of three daughters who return home to look after their father near the end of his life 

Elizabeth Olsen is one of the stars of His Three Daughters, a film on Netflix. Picture: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tory Burch

She's the US actress whose Marvel star status has led to numerous other roles — including a forthcoming rom-com with an Irish filmmaker.

But when she’s not using her superpowers as Wanda Maximoff, Elizabeth Olsen has always had a knack for picking strong dramatic roles.