In a new interview with Collider, actor J.K. Simmons, who voices Omni-Man in Prime Video's animated Invincible series, has shared that he had no idea that Omni-Man's redemption arc was on the horizon in season 2.
Said Simmons, "After the initial research, I've steered clear of even looking at the source material anymore. I try to, as hard as it is these days, keep myself ignorant of where the character is gonna go, because, and it sounds silly and kind of actor-y, but even in the animation world, if you're playing a character and you know, “Oh, this is how and where and when he's gonna die, or how and where and when he's gonna kill this person,” or whatever it is."
"I think, on some cellular level, that's not good for your creation of the character. Not “creation,” Robert created it, I'm just a conduit, but it affects how I help bring that character to life in our animated universe."
He went on to share that he loves the "fun" and "unpredictable" ride of animation as it allows the creators to do virtually anything with the characters.
"I love that it continues to be unpredictable and staying true to the source material, but at the same time mixing in some off-speed pitches and allowing for and supplying some surprises along the way, even to people who think they know what's coming," said Simmons.
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Invincible Season 2 Synopsis:
Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, the story revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season 1, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.
Starring Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey DeLisle, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons.
Joining the Season 2 cast are Sterling K. Brown, Peter Cullen, Rob Delaney, Calista Flockhart, Phil LaMarr, Luke MacFarlane, Tatiana Maslany, Scott McNairy, Jay Pharoah, Ella Purnell, Tim Robinson, Ben Schwartz, Rhea Seehorn, Lea Thompson, Paul F. Tompkins, Shantel VanSanten, and more.
The executive producers are Kirkman, Catherine Winder, David Alpert, Simon Racioppa, Margaret M. Dean, Rogen, and Evan Goldberg, and the co-executive producers are Helen Leigh and Walker.