Invincible season 3's cast has only gotten bigger, with Kate Mara, Simu Liu, Xolo Meridueña, and John DiMaggio all ing the project, proving just how much talent is involved in the popular show.

Despite having so many respected actors on board, "All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry" may have just provided one of the franchise's best performances yet, as Powerplex's debut was nothing short of spectacular. Invincible season 3 has been filled with villains for Mark Grayson to face off against, but Powerplex is undeniably one of the most memorable, with his tragic and compelling story making me completely reevaluate the way I look at the show's antagonists. Not only was the new character's story extremely engaging, but Powerplex has a recognizable voice, which belongs to a massively successful actor.

Invincible's Powerplex Is Voiced By Aaron Paul

The Breaking Bad Star Plays Invincible's Newest Villain

Powerplex's emotional and heartbreaking journey was voiced by none other than the talented Aaron Paul. Having been acting since the late 90s, Paul became a household name after ing the Breaking Bad universe as Jesse Pinkman, who went on to become one of the most iconic characters on television. Jessie Pinkman's Breaking Bad ending was perfect, and while Paul may struggle to ever top the character, he has been part of several hit projects since, such as Black Mirror and Westworld. Now, the actor has ventured into the world of superheroes, and his Invincible debut couldn't have gone much better.

Scott Duvall's journey from a grieving family man to a rage-filled supervillain is truly unforgettable and is a testament to Paul's range and commitment to the role.

Given the series has so many memorable villains, it was always going to be a hard task for Paul's Powerplex to stand out, but he absolutely nailed the character. Scott Duvall's journey from a grieving family man to a rage-filled supervillain is truly unforgettable and is a testament to Paul's range and commitment to the role. Although Powerplex is expertly written, Paul's performance helps his story come together and feel convincing, making fans feel genuinely bad for the antagonist, despite condoning some of his actions.

Not only is Powerplex one of the best additions to season 3's cast of characters, but it's also one of the best roles of Paul's career. Having him the Invincible universe has been nothing short of a treat, and "All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry" hopefully won't be the last time we see Aaron Paul as the complex Scott Duvall.

Powerplex Continues On From Aaron Paul's Other Impressive Voice Acting Role

Paul Had An Exceptional Outing In BoJack Horseman & Has Another Exciting Project In The Works

BoJack and Todd in the BoJack Horseman series finale

Despite Paul being best known for his live-action work, Invincible isn't his first hit voice-acting role. He appeared in the very first episode of 2014's BoJack Horseman and was a mainstay from there onwards, featuring in all six seasons as Todd Chavez. Starting the series as BoJack's couch-surfing best friend, Todd comes across as a slightly gullible but kind-hearted character who evolves throughout the series. Paul's performance helps add so many layers to Todd, as the comedic and good-spirited side of him stays, yet he also becomes more independent and confident in himself, resulting in a compelling transformation.

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It seemed easy for Todd's presence to feel a little repetitive or one-dimensional, but Paul consistently allowed the character to grow with a variety of great performances, highlighting his voice-acting skills in the process. Unsurprisingly, these same talents are present in Invincible, and despite only appearing in one episode, his role as Powerplex continued exactly where he left off with another nuanced and diverse showing. Paul is also set to star in the video game, Dispatch, and if his previous voice-acting outings are anything to go by, it should be another great display of the actor's remarkable skill set.

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Invincible
Release Date
March 26, 2021
Network
Amazon Prime Video
Showrunner
Robert Kirkman, Simon Racioppa

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Writers
Robert Kirkman
Franchise(s)
Invincible
Creator(s)
Robert Kirkman, Simon Racioppa