What If…? Season 2 Cast: Exploring the Voice Actors and Characters

Marvel's highly anticipated What If...? Season 2 is finally here, and we've got the inside scoop on the talented voice cast bringing your favorite characters to life.

Scheduled to debut in 2021, the series explored a number of alternate timelines, presenting scenarios in which key events from the MCU films unfolded with different characters at the center. As anticipation builds for the release of What If…? Season 2, take a look at this guide to the voice cast and the characters they bring to life in the upcoming season.

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What If…? Season 2 cast and characters

In season two of 'What If...?', The Watcher continues to guide viewers through the vast multiverse, introducing both new and familiar faces from the MCU. The show reimagines classic Marvel Cinematic moments and features a star-studded voice cast, including beloved characters like Hela and Happy Hogan.

The Watcher: Jeffrey Wright

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Jeffrey Wright portrays The Watcher, a member of an alien race also known as The Watchers, who silently observes the multiverse without ever interfering with its events.

Wright is returning to his role from Season 1 and has also appeared in notable works such as the last three Hunger Games films, The Batman, Asteroid City, and Westworld.

Captain Carter/Peggy Carter: Hayley Atwell

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Hayley Atwell portrays Peggy Carter/Captain Carter, Steve Rogers' love interest and former Director of SHIELD who, in this universe, received the Captain America serum instead of Steve. She reprised this role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Atwell has portrayed Peggy Carter in the MCU since the first Captain America film in 2011, and has also appeared in other acclaimed projects such as Black Mirror, Criminal: UK, and Cinderella.

Captain America/HYDRA Stomper/Steve Rogers: Josh Keaton

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Josh Keaton portrays the character of Captain America/HYDRA Stomper/Steve Rogers, a rendition of Chris Evans' iconic role who never underwent the super-soldier serum. Instead, he was bestowed with the HYDRA Stomper armor by Howard Stark.

After Chris Evans departed from the role in Avengers: Endgame, Keaton assumed the mantle of Captain America. Highly regarded for his vocal talents, Keaton is best recognized for his contributions to Batman: The Animated Series, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and Arcane.

Iron Man/Tony Stark: Mick Wingert

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Mick Wingert portrays the role of Iron Man/Tony Stark, a billionaire tech genius who designed the Iron Man suit following his capture by terrorists.

After Robert Downey Jr. departed the role at the conclusion of Avengers: Endgame, Wingert assumed the character. Wingert is recognized for his voice over performances in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, T.U.F.F. Puppy, The Fairly Odd Parents, and Arcane.

Thor: Chris Hemsworth

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Chris Hemsworth portrays Thor, the God of Thunder, who joins the Avengers during the Battle of New York led by his adoptive brother Loki.

Hemsworth has been portraying the role of Thor since the character's first solo film in 2011, but he did not voice the character's younger variant in Season 1.

Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff: Lake Bell

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Lake Bell portrays Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff, the lethal assassin who was trained by the Red Room and was among the founding members of the Avengers. Bell assumed the role following Scarlett Johansson's departure at the conclusion of Avengers: Endgame. She is most recognized for her performances in Boston Legal, BoJack Horseman, and Harley Quinn.

Doctor Strange/Stephen Strange: Benedict Cumberbatch

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Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Doctor Strange/Stephen Strange, a skilled user of the Mystic Arts who employs his abilities to safeguard the Earth from diverse dangers.

Since his initial solo film in 2016, Cumberbatch has continued to portray Doctor Strange, returning for Season 1.

Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff: Elizabeth Olsen

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Elizabeth Olsen portrays the character of Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff, a refugee from Sokovia who underwent Hydra's experiments with the Mind Stone, enhancing her innate telekinetic and energy manipulation powers, also known as Chaos magic.

Olsen has been portraying this character since Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014. Her compelling performance led to the creation of a solo spin-off mini-series called WandaVision, which received widespread acclaim from fans.

Winter Solider/Bucky Barnes: Sebastian Stan

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Sebastian Stan portrays the character of Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, who is both Steve Rogers' childhood friend and a Howling Commando. After being kidnapped and brainwashed by Hydra, he transitions from being a villain to an anti-hero.

Since his debut in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, Stan has been associated with this role. He also starred in his own solo spin-off series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, alongside Sam Wilson, the new Captain America.

Gamora: Cynthia McWilliams

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Cynthia McWilliams stars as Gamora, the daughter of Thanos and later a part of the space squad known as the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Following Zoe Saldaña's apparent retirement from the role after appearing in 2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, McWilliams stepped into the part. She is most recognized for her performances in The Lake House.

Hela: Cate Blanchett

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In 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, Cate Blanchett portrayed Hela, the Goddess of Death and the sister of Thor and Loki. After Odin’s death, she returns to Asgard to assert her claim to the throne, being banished by Odin previously. Although she was defeated in Thor: Ragnarok, Blanchett will reprise her role as Hela in the animated series What If…? as yet another adversary for the Avengers to confront.

Ant-Man/Hank Pym: Michael Douglas

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Since 2015, Michael Douglas has portrayed Ant-Man/Hank Pym, a quantum physicist responsible for creating the formula for the Pym Particle. This formula gives the Ant-Man suit its abilities, and Pym used them on missions for S.H.I.E.L.D.

Although Douglas last appeared in the MCU during Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, it remains uncertain whether he will reprise his role in a live-action capacity on the big screen.

Happy Hogan: Jon Favreau

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Jon Favreau portrays the role of Happy Hogan, a trusted bodyguard and confidante to Tony Stark. He previously served as the head of security for Stark Industries and was later given the responsibility of leading Asset Management for the Avengers. Favreau is credited with playing a key role in launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having played a part in developing and directing the first two Iron Man films before establishing himself as a central figure in the MCU.

Season 2 of What If will premiere on December 22. For more superhero coverage, you can find Dexerto's content on Spider-Man 4, Venom 3, Deadpool 3, X-Men '97, She-Hulk Season 2, Thor 5, Fantastic Four, Avengers Secret Wars, Avengers The Kang Dynasty, Agatha Darkhold Diaries, and Daredevil: Born Again.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled about the upcoming release of Marvel's What If...? Season 2. The first season was a mind-bending exploration of alternate timelines and introduced us to some truly unique and unexpected scenarios. I can't wait to see what the writers have in store for us this time around.

The voice cast for Season 2 is absolutely stacked with talent. It's great to see familiar faces like Jeffrey Wright, Hayley Atwell, and Benedict Cumberbatch returning to their roles, and I'm excited to hear new voices like Mick Wingert and Lake Bell joining the cast. I have no doubt that they will all bring their characters to life in a truly memorable way.