Summary:
- Evan Peters is rumored to return as Quicksilver in Avengers: Secret Wars, bringing back his X-Men character.
- Fans remember his surprising role in WandaVision, though he wasn’t really playing Quicksilver.
- Now that the X-Men are joining the MCU, his return seems likely for the big finale of the Multiverse Saga.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is heading toward its next major event, Avengers: Secret Wars. Along the way, fans can expect exciting releases like The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avengers: Doomsday, and possibly even Spider-Man 4. However, the real focus is on Secret Wars, which promises to be a game-changer for the MCU. The anticipation is building as rumors of major characters, epic cameos, and the possible return of beloved heroes begin to swirl.
A multiversal war seems inevitable, with heroes from across dimensions banding together to stop the looming threat of Doctor Doom. The character is expected to be played by none other than Robert Downey Jr., portraying a variant of his original MCU character Tony Stark, but in the form of Victor von Doom. With such a significant antagonist in place, Marvel fans are bracing themselves for a monumental showdown.
Marvel’s Secret Wars aims to match the epic scale of Avengers: Endgame, a film that delivered one of the most iconic battle scenes in cinematic history. As Secret Wars shapes up to be the final chapter of the Multiverse Saga, the return of familiar faces is expected, and there is one name that’s gaining a lot of attention.
According to Marvel scooper Marvel Updates, Evan Peters is rumored to be in discussions with Marvel Studios about reprising his role as Quicksilver for Avengers: Secret Wars. This isn’t the first time Peters has been linked to the film. Speculation has been building for a while that his version of Quicksilver, originally introduced in the X-Men franchise, could make a return in the saga’s closing chapter.
Peters debuted as Peter Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver, in X-Men: Days of Future Past and reprised the role in X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, and even made a cameo in Deadpool 2. His connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe goes beyond the X-Men movies, as he made a memorable appearance in Disney Plus’ WandaVision.
While fans initially believed he was reprising his X-Men role, it was revealed that he was playing a man named Ralph Bohner, who had been enchanted by Agatha Harkness to fool Wanda Maximoff. There’s also talk that Peters could reprise this character in the upcoming Agatha All Along spinoff.
Speaking of Wanda, it’s worth noting that there has already been a version of Quicksilver in the MCU. Aaron Taylor-Johnson played Pietro Maximoff, Wanda’s brother, who was tragically killed by Ultron. The reason there were two versions of Quicksilver stems from the fact that both Marvel Studios and Fox had the rights to use the character in their respective franchises, which is why both Peters and Taylor-Johnson portrayed the hero.
If Peters does return as Quicksilver in Avengers: Secret Wars, it would be a full-circle moment for the character and the Multiverse Saga. WandaVision was the first project in the saga, where Peters’ appearance had fans convinced that he was playing Quicksilver again. Having him officially return as the character for the conclusion of the saga would be a fitting end.
This wouldn’t be a surprising move, considering how the MCU has already begun welcoming the X-Men into its universe. The multiverse storyline has allowed for the return of iconic characters, like Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool movie and Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. With Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon, it seems likely that more fan-favorite X-Men characters will make their MCU debut.
While it’s important to treat these rumors cautiously, there’s certainly a strong possibility that Evan Peters could return as Quicksilver. The actor has worked closely with Marvel in recent years, and with the X-Men officially set to join the MCU, it would make perfect sense for Peters to reprise his role. Bringing back popular characters from previous generations is an excellent way to bridge the past and future of the franchise, giving fans something truly special to look forward to.
