Is Evan Peters the same Quicksilver?

Is Evan Peters the same Quicksilver?

WandaVision’s creator Jac Schaeffer has explained the sad reason why Evan Peters was cast as Pietro Maximoff, otherwise known as Quicksilver, in the Marvel series.

Does Peter Maximoff have a twin?

Pietro and his twin sister, Wanda, were raised by Django and Marya Maximoff, a Romani couple. As adolescents, Pietro Django Maximoff and his sister Wanda discovered that they had peculiar talents. Quicksilver stays with her to protect her.

Who was considered for Wanda Maximoff in the MCU?

Elizabeth Olsen now plays Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in the MCU, but there are a few other actresses that Marvel considered for the role. Before Elizabeth Olsen landed the part, there were other actresses that Marvel considered for the role of Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch in the MCU.

Who is quicksilver in WandaVision?

But — and here’s the big surprise — it’s Evan Peters as Quicksilver, a completely different version of the character who has, until now, existed in a completely separate cinematic franchise. Peters’ cameo (and possible recurring role) on WandaVision comes with a myriad of implications about what could happen in the MCU going forward.

Is WandaVision good or bad in the MCU?

Initially portrayed as a villain — she and her brother assisted Ultron against the Avengers in an effort to avenge the destruction of Sokovia — she has since redeemed herself and is now considered one of the good guys. After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Wanda still has a bright future ahead of her in the MCU.

Who is quicksilver in the Marvel Comics?

Before we get too deep into this, we should just do the speediest of overviews on Quicksilver, one of the fastest characters in the Marvel Comics canon. So, the basics: Quicksilver is the superhero nickname of Pietro Maximoff, twin brother of Wanda Maximoff.