Elizabeth Olsen Is Headed To TV With A Facebook Original Series

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. Olsen commented on the series at the time of the announcement, and expressed her eagerness to show Widow's story to the world.