Aaron Paul Declines Return as Powerplex Villain in ‘Invincible’
Aaron Paul, renowned for his role in *Breaking Bad*, has ventured into voice acting in recent years. One of his notable projects includes the animated series *Invincible* on Prime Video, where he voiced the supervillain Powerplex. This character, who controls electricity, faced the protagonist Mark due to a personal tragedy involving his sister and niece during the fight between Invincible and Omni-Man in season one.
Aaron Paul Declines Return as Powerplex Villain in *Invincible*
Recently, Paul revealed that he will not return to the role of Powerplex for future seasons of *Invincible*. In an episode of the Kinda Funny podcast, he discussed why he turned down the opportunity. Paul described the experience as “too grueling” and expressed that he did not feel comfortable reprising his role as Scott Duvall. Despite his admiration for the show and its team, he decided against continuing in the role due to its emotional toll.
Powerplex’s Impact in *Invincible*
Powerplex made his debut in the season three episode titled “All I Can Say is Sorry.” In this episode, his battle with Invincible leads to a tragic outcome, as he unintentionally kills his wife and son. This pivotal moment leaves Mark in a difficult emotional state and sets the stage for further developments.
- Powerplex appears in the subsequent episode “What Have I Done?”
- In this episode, he collaborates with heroes to defeat alternate universe versions of Invincible.
- Despite Aaron Paul’s departure, the character will continue to be a significant presence in the comics.
Although Powerplex will be voiced by a different actor moving forward, his threat to Mark and other characters remains strong. Viewers can look forward to season four of *Invincible*, which is set to premiere in March.
For fans seeking an alternative voice performance from Paul, he can be heard in the recently nominated *Dispatch* by AdHoc Studio, reflecting a more uplifting tone compared to the themes in *Invincible*.
