The debut of Invincible Season 2’s trailer on Amazon was buzzworthy, introducing new actors in their voice cast. Among the new additions, what stirred excitement among animation fans was Peter Cullen’s voiceover role. Cullen is renowned for voicing Optimus Prime, the Autobot leader in the popular Transformers franchise dating back to 1984.
Key Takeaways:
– Peter Cullen, famous as Autobot leader Optimus Prime, stars in Season 2 of Amazon’s Invincible.
– Cullen plays the Great Thaedus, the head of the Coalition.
– Episode 5 unveiled crucial information about Cullen’s character, sparking fan theories and speculation.
– The Invincible team recently graced Peter Cullen with recognition for his iconic Optimus Prime scene from Transformers.
Peter Cullen Graces Invincible Season 2
Invincible’s creator, Robert Kirkman, has been applauded for roping in fan-favorite Peter Cullen for the show’s second season. Despite Cullen’s brief appearance in episodes 3 through 5, his contribution was significantly noted by fans. Recent headlines praise Invincible for recognizing an iconic scene featuring Cullen’s Optimus Prime, a detail previously missed in episode 5.
The much-anticipated Invincible Season 2 was released in two parts, with the first four episodes already available on Prime Video. The fifth episode, unveiled on March 14, 2024, bestowed Peter Cullen’s role greater significance. As fans eagerly await the sixth episode, due on March 21, Kirkman’s decision to cast the legendary voice actor has received overwhelming appreciation.
Peter Cullen as the Great Thaedus
Famed for his role as Optimus Prime in the Transformers saga, Peter Cullen has always been a cherished figure among animation fans. His debut in Invincible’s second season as the Coalition’s head, the Great Thaedus, has stirred up immense excitement.
However, Invincible took an unexpected turn in episode 3 with a key plot twist not found in the comics. The show depicted Thaedus disconnecting Allen’s life support, leading to speculation that Peter Cullen’s character might be the undercover agent mentioned in the comics. These doubts were put to rest in episode 5, where Thaedus reveals his intention wasn’t to harm Allen but to stimulate an evolutionary leap in Allen’s genetically enhanced body.
Thaedus Uncovered
While fans initially suspected Cullen’s Thaedus as the mole leaking information to Viltrum, the fifth episode has cleared the confusion surrounding the Coalition leader’s motives. In an unbelievable revelation, Thaedus unmasks himself, revealing that he is clandestinely a Viltrumite. Moreover, he was the first Viltrumite to revolt against the Empire and start the Coalition of Planets — an unforeseen twist for Invincible fans. Later Thaedus recruits Allen to bring Invincible to the Coalition, asserting only Mark can stop Viltrum.
Invincible Salutes Optimus Prime
The constant plot twists around Peter Cullen’s character have kept fans guessing about his true allegiance. However, aside from his character arc, Invincible’s team showered praise on the actor for his legendary Optimus Prime scene through a social media post. Acknowledging his unforgettable dialogue from Transformers (2007), the post said, “I am Optimus Prime, and I send this message to any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars. We are here. We are waiting.” These words, coupled with Linkin Park’s ‘What I’ve Done’ playing over the credits, highlighted Invincible’s tribute to Peter Cullen’s iconic Optimus Prime scene.
With heart-stopping turns of events and appreciation for Cullen’s classic role, Invincible Season 2 has undoubtedly delivered high levels of entertainment. The series is currently streaming on Prime Video.
