2011 has been a landmark year for breakout star Elizabeth Olsen, and it seems things are only going to get better from here.

Olsen, 20, has reportedly scored another starring role in "Therese Raquin", a drama that is also set to feature five-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close. Production has not yet started, but the adaptation of the Emile Zola novel should create even more buzz for the young actress.

"Therese Raquin" is set in 19th century Paris, chronicling the story of a young woman who has been forced into a loveless marriage by her controlling aunt. It will be directed and written by Charlie Stratton.

Olsen earned rave reviews for her portrayal of a disturbed woman in the psychological thriller "Martha Marcy May Marlene". The movie was received well at the Sundance Film Festival, and Olsen was quickly dubbed the industry's newest "It Girl".

"It's a pretty amazing performance, worthy of the hype that can surround talented newcomers who are also attractive and blond," Ty Burr writes in a review of the independent flick for Boston Globe. "Yet the way Olsen builds Martha from the inside and then hollows her out is subtle and impressive."

Director of Olsen's upcoming film "Peace, Love & Misunderstanding" Bruce Beresford is just as in awe of the newcomer's talent. "Nothing ever struck me as false with her," he praises. "She has this rare knack - the same as Robert Duvall - she listens wonderfully."

Olsen's love for film is apparent in films she's given. "I really want to do this forever," she gushes about her craft. "I want to do just characters and scripts I can learn from, that I can find interesting and I haven't done before, where there's something new to explore. I'm not interested in any instant gratification."

The potential Oscar nominee has come a long way from being known as little sister to former child stars and fashion moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Other movies of Olsen that's scheduled to hit theatres are "Peace, Love & Misunderstanding", "Red Lights", "Liberal Arts" and "Very Good Girls".