Summary
Sterling K. Brown joins the cast of Invincible season 2 as Angstrom Levy, a formidable antagonist capable of manipulating alternate realities.Brown gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Randall Pearson in the critically acclaimed series, This Is Us.
Levy enlists evil Invincibles from different dimensions to tarnish Mark's reputation, turning him into a formidable opponent in season 2. The finale of Invincible season 1 sets the stage for season 2 with a montage of all the villains that hero Mark Grayson will confront. Since the show's first season concluded in April 2021, there is much anticipation for the upcoming episodes of the Prime Video series. Additionally, it has been announced that Invincible season 2 will be divided into two parts, and the first half will premiere on November 3, with new details regarding a prominent antagonist.
Comicbook.com recently interviewed Robert Kirkman, the creator of Invincible, where he amusingly revealed that Sterling K. Brown, known for his Emmy-winning role in This Is Us, has been chosen to voice Angstrom Levy. Kirkman, who also authored the Invincible comics, mentioned Brown's casting while discussing the forthcoming second season of Invincible. Additionally, he slyly mentioned that Omni-Man will be a guest character in Mortal Kombat 1. Here is Kirkman's statement:
"I can't disclose the names of the actors. I wouldn't want to reveal that Sterling K. Brown will be portraying Angstrom Levy. As a way to make up for the Mortal Kombat incident, I'll mention this tidbit. Hopefully, the Prime Video team, who are probably off-camera, won't ambush me."
Who To Know About Invincible's Angstrom Levy
In the Invincible comics, Levy possesses the power to access different realities, but this ability eventually becomes a malevolent curse. He decides to take Mark Grayson's mother and younger brother captive and uses his powers to transport Mark to various alternate realities. One notable reality includes a crossover with Spider-Man in the Marvel universe. Later in the show, Levy reappears with a new scheme to recruit wicked Invincibles from other alternate realities to tarnish Mark's reputation.
After the conclusion of Invincible season 1, Grayson is burdened with various concerns, primarily his complicated relationship with his father Omni-Man, and the typical challenges and turmoil experienced by a high school student. It remains unknown how Omni-Man will evolve in the upcoming episodes, and if Brown's casting provides any insights into Levy's role in the adaptation.
Levy is a powerful opponent who has a link to Mark, and his introduction has been hinted at since 2021, making Invincible season 2 even more captivating. With over two years of absence from screens, this new update adds to the anticipation surrounding the show, which has already proven its knack for casting the perfect actors in suitable roles.