Invincible Live-Action: Robert Kirkman Has Already Cast Steven Yeun in a Major Role That’s Sadly Not Mark Grayson
Announced almost seven years back, we’ve finally got an update on the live-action of Invincible, but it might upset many fans who believed that Steven Yeun would portray Mark Grayson.
The actor is known for giving life to Mark Grayson in the highly acclaimed Amazon Prime Video. Since it was announced in 2017, that Robert Kirkman, the original series creator along with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg are working on the live-action of Invincible, there have been rumors that Steven Yeun will helm the titular hero.
However, according to Kirkman’s statement, it seems the writer has someone else in mind to play Invincible, as he revealed that Steven Yeun will appear as another key character Cecil Stedman in the live-action movie.
Steven Yeun Won’t Be Playing Mark Grayson in Invincible Live-Action Film: Confirms Robert Kirkman
One of the newest trends in the entertainment industry is creating live-action films and series from some of the fan-favorite shows. Similarly, it was announced that the creator of the Invincible comics Robert Kirkman, along with other acclaimed artists were set to craft a live-action movie. The original book came out in 2003 before being adapted into a successful TV show on Prime Video.
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Actor Steven Yeun, who was widely rumored to be playing Senty in the MCU films, voiced the titular character Mark Grayson or Invinlcibel in the TV show, and soon after the announcement of the live-action, many fans believed that Yeun would appear as Mark.
However, Robert Kirkman has already cast the actor in another significant role of Cecil Stedman, the head of the Global Defense Agency. While speaking about Invincible season 2, Kirkman acknowledged the delays in the film’s production due to Hollywood strikes, and various other issues. He said (via IGN):
“It’s going through the pipeline slowly… it’s all very exciting but it’s not something that we’re rushing… I can’t wait for everyone to see Steven Yeun as Cecil Stedman.”
Robert Kirkman’s statement has cleared out that he has no plans to cast Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson but another prominent character Cecil Stedman. However, there are very few details about the film, and who knows if the creator changes his mind. Casting Yeun as Cecil would be a huge change since the actor is experienced in slaying the main hero.
Robert Kirkman Says That Invincible Live-Action Will Turn Out Very Different
In the same interview accompanied by the TV show co-runner Simon Racioppa, Invincible creator Robert Kirkman shared that the feel of his live-action would likely be different than the animated series. He believes that animated shows and live actions are two completely different projects to be crafted in their own way. Kirkman added:
“Invincible live-action thing will be a completely different thing.”
Following Kirkman’s words, Racioppa also shared that even the musical for the upcoming live-action will differ from the Prime Video series. Since the makers are working on the live-action, the entire cast hasn’t been revealed. So, fans have to wait until the official announcement of the actors involved in Invincible live-action.
Watch Invincible on Prime Video.
