Why did they use a different actor for Quicksilver in WandaVision?

Why did they use a different actor for Quicksilver in WandaVision?

WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer has revealed why Evan Peters was cast as Wanda’s brother, Pietro, in the Marvel–Disney+ series. Jac Schaeffer said in a new interview that Peters, who portrayed Pietro/Quicksilver in the X-Men and Avengers franchises, made casting sense due to his recognisability.

Who is the new Quicksilver in WandaVision?

Evan Peters
The decision to cast Evan Peters as Quicksilver in Marvel Studios’ WandaVision goes much deeper than having a fun X-Men cameo in the show.

Is Quicksilver Real in WandaVision?

The episode finally revealed the true identity of Evan Peters’ fake Pietro. He’s a Westview resident named Ralph Bohner, who was previously mentioned but never seen.

Is Aaron Taylor-Johnson in WandaVision?

WandaVision director Matt Shakman confirms Marvel Studios considered bringing back Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver early on in development. In the lead up to the first Marvel Cinematic Universe show on Disney+, plenty of fans believed that Quicksilver would be involved in some fashion.

What is Quicksilvers real name?

Pietro Maximoff
His name was Pietro Maximoff, otherwise known as Quicksilver.

Does Quicksilver come back in WandaVision?

WandaVision Star Evan Peters Breaks Silence on Quicksilver Return for Marvel Studios. Now that WandaVision has ended, we are finally hearing from actor Evan Peters who was thought to be reprising his role as Quicksilver in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Who plays Quicksilver in WandaVision?

Evan Peters as Quicksilver in WandaVision.

Why was Pietro recast as Quicksilver in WandaVision?

But there is a very specific reason Pietro had to be recast in WandaVision. Introduced as the twin brother of Wanda, Quicksilver started out as an ally to Ultron before joining forces with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to stop the evil robot.

Will Wanda bring back her dead brother in WandaVision?

But there is no bringing back her dead brother — not the way he initially looked, anyway. By bringing another version of Quicksilver to Westview, WandaVision has found a loophole that has allowed the series to reunite Wanda with her brother and establish a connection to the X-Men films, all in one fell swoop.

When does WandaVision take place in the MCU?

Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it shares continuity with the films of the franchise, and takes place after the events of the film Avengers: Endgame (2019). WandaVision is produced by Marvel Studios, with Schaeffer serving as head writer and Matt Shakman directing.