Invincible: The Most Important New Characters to Expect in Season 3

With Invincible Season 3 on the horizon, Prime Video unveiled a stellar voice cast addition. Aaron Paul voices Powerplex, John DiMaggio is The Elephant, and Simu Liu portrays Dupli-Kate's brother, Multi-Paul. However, the most intriguing additions are shrouded in mystery: Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad) and Doug Bradley (Hellraiser) join the cast, their roles yet undisclosed.

Prime Video's secrecy likely aims to protect major Season 3 plot twists. Speculation runs wild: which characters could Banks and Bradley embody? And what about Christian Convery's Oliver? His rapid aging and new sidekick status raise significant questions. Let's delve into the most anticipated new characters.

Warning: Minor comic book spoilers ahead!

Jonathan Banks as Conquest? --------------------------

Jonathan Banks' casting is exciting, though his character remains a secret. His expertise in portraying hardened killers strongly suggests a villainous role. The prime candidate? Conquest.

Introduced in Invincible #61 (2009), Conquest is a Viltrumite, exceptionally powerful even by his species' standards. He arrives after a devastating Earth conflict, issuing an ultimatum: Invincible conquers his homeworld for the Viltrumite Empire, or faces death. This sets the stage for one of Mark Grayson's most brutal battles.

Season 2 hinted at this confrontation, leaving Mark burdened with his father's legacy. Season 3 likely delivers this showdown, testing Mark's inexperience against a seasoned Viltrumite warrior. His survival, and Earth's fate, hang in the balance.

Who Is Doug Bradley Playing?

While Banks seems a perfect fit for Conquest, Bradley's role remains enigmatic. Known for his iconic portrayal of Pinhead, he's likely playing another villain. Two possibilities stand out:

First, Dinosaurus (Invincible #68, 2009). A stark contrast to Conquest, Dinosaurus aims to heal the world from humanity's destructive impact. His targeting of Las Vegas highlights his environmentalist stance. Bradley's voice could add depth to this seemingly cartoonish villain. Dinosaurus' motivations, even resonating with Invincible, make him compelling.

Alternatively, Grand Regent Thragg (Invincible #11, 2004) is a strong contender. The true main villain of the Invincible saga, Thragg's absence from the animated series is notable.

As ruler of the Viltrumite Empire, Thragg is incredibly powerful—a millennia-old warrior who played a crucial role in the empire's civil war. He's a formidable foe, and Bradley's charisma and menace would perfectly capture this iconic villain. Even a brief appearance in Season 3 would hint at Mark's ultimate antagonist.

Christian Convery's Oliver Grayson -----------------------------------

Season 2 introduced Oliver, Mark's younger half-brother. Half-Thraxan, half-Viltrumite, his accelerated aging is a key plot point for Season 3. Christian Convery's casting reflects Oliver's rapid growth from toddler to preteen.

Oliver's hybrid DNA grants him early manifestation of powers, unlike Mark. He'll adopt a costume and the codename Kid Omni-Man, becoming a powerful ally and potential liability for Mark. This adds a new layer of complexity to Mark's role as Invincible.

Which Invincible Villain Do You Hope to See?

Which Invincible villain do you most hope to see in Season 3?

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