Playing the role of the high-ranking member of the Viltrum Empire’s army in Invincible season 2, Clancy Brown spoke about the possibility of his return to the MCU in 2020. Discussing his potential reappearance in works of Marvel Studios, Brown admitted his honest opinion to ComicBook.
After previously having a short-lived role in Taika Waititi’s much-loved threequel Thor: Ragnarok, Clancy Brown was rumored to make an appearance in Thor: Love & Thunder. However, the actor stated that he isn’t very excited to sign up for another MCU role.
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Clancy Brown’s Short-Lived MCU Role
Appearing as General Kregg in the 2021 TV show Invincible, Clancy Brown gave his voice to play the role of the high-ranking member of the Viltrum Empire’s army. Prior to his role in the renowned TV show, the actor’s past superhero-centric credits include Superman: The Animated Series, Thor: Ragnarok, The Flash, and even the spin-off Gen V.
Unfortunately, unlike most of his roles, the Invincible actor had a tough time with his role in MCU. The actor appeared as the fire demon, Surtur, in Taika Waititi’s much-loved threequel, Thor: Ragnarok. However, despite his riveting performance as the fire demon who destroyed everything, Brown had a short-lived role.
According to reports, although the actor had a short-lived role in the film, he was rumored to have another opportunity to reprise his role with MCU in the future. There was a certainty that the character of Surtur would return to the franchise, and that’s when Clancy Brown might get the opportunity to return to the MCU.
The Invincible Actor Isn’t Excited to Join the MCU
Speaking with ComicBook back in 2020, about his potential reappearance, Clancy Brown discussed how he had previously embraced the role, despite MCU giving him limited screen time. Thereafter, the actor spoke about his honest opinion on returning to MCU to reprise his role.
“That was a voiceover character pretty much. So, I mean, I would happily do it again, because it would be a mo-cap, and that would be fun, and a voice, but they didn’t sign me up for any multi-picture deal or anything like that.”
Expressing his sadness over how he could have been an integral part of Marvel Studios, the Invincible actor stated that he isn’t very excited to return. Having his own condition for returning, Brown mentioned that he won’t lose his sleep if he doesn’t get the gig.
“If they call me up, and we can reach a deal, then I’ll do it. If they call me up, and they don’t want to pay me, then I won’t. I mean, it’s not that big a deal. It’s not a real character to me anyway, Surtur.”
Eventually, the actor was never given the opportunity to return as Surtur when they made Thor: Love & Thunder.
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