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

With Invincible Season 3 on the horizon, Prime Video has unveiled a stellar cast addition, including Aaron Paul as Powerplex, John DiMaggio as The Elephant, and Simu Liu as Multi-Paul, Dupli-Kate's brother. However, the most intriguing additions are shrouded in mystery: Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad) and Doug Bradley (Hellraiser) join the cast, their roles remaining undisclosed. This secrecy likely safeguards major Season 3 plot twists.

Speculating on Banks and Bradley's characters, and Oliver Grayson's rapid aging, is irresistible. Let's delve into the most anticipated new characters.

Warning: Minor comic book spoilers ahead!

Jonathan Banks' casting is exciting. His expertise in portraying hardened villains strongly suggests a specific Invincible antagonist: Conquest. Debuting in Invincible #61, Conquest is a Viltrumite, even surpassing many of his kind in strength and battle prowess. His arrival follows a devastating Earth conflict, presenting Invincible with an ultimatum: conquer his homeworld or face death. This sets the stage for an epic battle, capitalizing on Season 2's setup where Mark inherits his father's mantle. Banks perfectly embodies the grizzled, powerful veteran Viltrumite.

Doug Bradley's Enigmatic Role

While Banks seems a perfect fit for Conquest, Doug Bradley's character remains a mystery. Known for his iconic portrayal of Pinhead, Bradley likely plays another villain. Two possibilities emerge: Dinosaurus (Invincible #68) or Grand Regent Thragg (Invincible #11).

Dinosaurus, appearing after Conquest, aims to heal the world from humanity's destructive impact. Bradley's voice could add depth to this seemingly cartoonish villain, whose motivations resonate with surprising nuance.

Alternatively, Grand Regent Thragg, the series' main antagonist, could finally appear. Thragg's power and age make him a formidable foe, and Bradley's charisma could perfectly capture this menace. Even a brief tease of Thragg would be impactful.

Christian Convery's Oliver Grayson: A New Sidekick

Season 2 introduced Oliver, Mark's half-brother. His accelerated aging, a key plot point in Season 3, necessitates a recast with Christian Convery. Oliver, a half-Thraxan, half-Viltrumite, rapidly develops powers, surpassing Mark's early development. He'll adopt the codename Kid Omni-Man, creating both a powerful ally and a potential liability for Invincible.

Which Villain Do You Want to See?

In other news, the Invincible: Battle Beast prequel comic launches this year, adding to the excitement.