As the highly anticipated Invincible: Season 3 approaches, Prime Video has unveiled an exciting new lineup of voice actors set to join the series. Fans can look forward to hearing Aaron Paul as Powerplex, John DiMaggio as The Elephant, and Simu Liu lending his voice to Multi-Paul, Dupli-Kate's brother. However, the most intriguing additions to the cast are Jonathan Banks and Doug Bradley, whose roles remain shrouded in mystery. Prime Video's decision to keep their characters under wraps suggests that significant plot developments are on the horizon.
What characters might Banks and Bradley be voicing? And what about the rapid aging of Christian Convery's character, Oliver? As Invincible gains a new sidekick, let's explore the key new characters expected to make their mark in Season 3.
Warning: some basic plot spoilers for the Invincible comic ahead!
Jonathan Banks as Conquest --------------------------Jonathan Banks, renowned for his role in Breaking Bad, is set to join the cast of Invincible: Season 3. While Prime Video has not disclosed his character, Banks' reputation for portraying hardened, grizzled characters points to him voicing Conquest, a formidable Viltrumite villain introduced in Invincible #61 in 2009. Conquest, much like Invincible and Omni-Man, is a Viltrumite, but his strength and battle scars set him apart even among his own kind.
Art by Ryan Ottley. (Image Credit: Image Comics/Skybound)Conquest arrives on Earth following a devastating conflict, delivering an ultimatum from the Viltrumite Empire: Invincible must conquer his homeworld, or Conquest will eliminate him and complete the task himself. This sets the stage for one of the most intense and brutal battles in Mark Grayson's life.
Season 2 laid the groundwork for this confrontation when Mark accepted his father's burden as Earth's future conqueror. In Season 3, we expect to see Mark face off against Conquest in a desperate bid for survival and to protect his world from Viltrumite domination.
Who Is Doug Bradley Playing in Invincible Season 3?
With Banks likely playing Conquest, speculation turns to Doug Bradley, known for his role as Pinhead in the Hellraiser series. Given his history with iconic villains, Bradley is expected to voice another antagonist, but which one?
Art by Ryan Ottley. (Image Credit: Image Comics/Skybound)Two likely candidates emerge: Dinosaurus, introduced in Invincible #68, and Grand Regent Thragg, a central villain in the series since Invincible #11. Dinosaurus, with his mission to heal the world from human civilization's impact, could benefit from Bradley's distinctive voice, adding depth to his cartoonish appearance. Dinosaurus's actions, including targeting Las Vegas for destruction, reflect his belief in the greater good, a perspective that Invincible eventually comes to appreciate.
Alternatively, Bradley could voice Grand Regent Thragg, the ruler of the Viltrumite Empire. Known for his immense power and combat prowess, Thragg has been a looming threat since the series' early days. Bradley's menacing presence would be a fitting match for this pivotal antagonist, who is set to challenge Invincible and Earth's heroes in future episodes.
Art by Ryan Ottley. (Image Credit: Image Comics/Skybound)While we may not see much of Thragg in Season 3, the series might begin to tease his role as Mark Grayson's ultimate adversary.
Season 2 introduced Mark's half-brother, Oliver, born from Nolan's relationship on Thraxa. Oliver, with his unique Thraxan-Viltrumite heritage, ages at an accelerated rate, a crucial plot point for Season 3. By the new season, Oliver will appear as a preteen, with Christian Convery taking over the role. His rapid development allows him to manifest powers much earlier than Mark did, setting the stage for Oliver to become Kid Omni-Man and join Invincible in battle.
Art by Ryan Ottley. (Image Credit: Image Comics/Skybound)Oliver's journey will be central to the series as Mark navigates his own path as a hero while mentoring his younger brother. With Oliver's powers and potential, he becomes both a valuable ally and a potential liability, heightening Mark's fears for his family's safety.
In other Invincible news, the franchise is expanding with the new prequel spinoff Invincible: Battle Beast, set to be one of IGN's most anticipated new comics of 2025.
