Elizabeth Olsen on playing an axe murderer and her dream of working with Tarantino

Elizabeth Olsen, who stars as the titular character in the upcoming HBO Max series Love and Death, has expressed her interest in working with acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino. The series, which is based on the true story of Candy Montgomery, a Texas housewife who killed her friend with an axe in 1980, is set to premiere later this year. Olsen will play Montgomery, while Jesse Plemons will portray her husband Pat. In an interview with Variety, Olsen said that she was drawn to the project because of its dark humor and complex characters. She also praised the show’s creator David E. Kelley, who is best known for his work on Big Little Lies and The Undoing. “He’s such a master of dialogue and creating these worlds that are so specific and unique,” she said. “He has a way of making you laugh at the most inappropriate moments.” Olsen also revealed that she is a fan of Tarantino’s films, especially his recent ones like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Hateful Eight. She said that