Superhero fatigue has grow to be a hot-button subject. Between Marvel flops, the dying of the DC Extended Universe, and the destruction of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, superhero fatigue has grow to be one of many go-to causes to justify why these comedian e book variations failed. Invincible creator Robert Kirkman goes the alternative approach, arguing superhero fatigue shouldn’t be a “actual factor” so long as the tales are distinctive.
“I don’t assume superhero fatigue is an actual factor, however I do assume that the style of superhero storytelling has grow to be so ubiquitous that it’s gotten to a degree the place it’s not contemporary and it’s not new,” Kirkman instructed Selection. “You possibly can’t simply be a superhero present and never have something particular about you anymore as a result of I believe the novelty has worn off. However that’s actually thrilling to me, as a result of now it signifies that everyone seems to be so conversant in superheroes that you could push issues in fascinating instructions.”
Who’s concerned with Robert Kirkman on Invincible?
Invincible relies on Kirkman’s comedian e book collection of the identical identify he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. Developed for Prime Video by Kirkman, Invincible follows Mark Grayson (voiced by Steven Yeun), a 19-year-old who inherits his father’s superpowers and tries to grow to be Earth’s best defender. Per Amazon’s logline, “All the things adjustments as Mark is compelled to face his previous, and his future, whereas discovering how a lot additional he’ll must go to guard the individuals he loves.”
In addition to Yeun, Invincible’s voice forged consists of Sandra Oh, J.Ok. Simmons, Seth Rogen, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Zazie Beetz, Gray DeLisle, Zachary Quinto, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Ben Schwartz, Clancy Brown, Jay Pharoah, Mark Hamill, and Melise Jow.
Kirkman govt produces Invincible alongside David Alpert, Catherine Winder, Simon Racioppa, Margaret M. Dean, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg. Walker and Helen Leigh are co-executive producers.
Invincible Season 3 returns on February 6, 2025, with the primary three episodes accessible to stream on Prime Video.
(Supply: Variety)
