Zachary Quinto Joins Steven Yeun and J.K. Simmons for Robert Kirkman's Animated Series INVINCIBLE

Zachary Quinto (Heroes, Star Trek) and Khary Payton (The Walking Dead, Teen Titans Go!) have been added to the cast of the upcoming animated series Invincible. The series is based on the comic by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, who also co-wrote the series. The show is being directed by Nick Simotas (SuperMansion), and already has an incredible cast.

Quinto will voice Robot, and Payton will voice Black Samson. They join the following actors in their roles:

• Steven Yeun will voice Invincible (Mark Grayson)

• J.K. Simmons will voice Omni-Man (Nolan Grayson)

• Sandra Oh will voice Deborah Grayson

• Zazie Beetz will voice Amber Bennett.

• Chris Diamantopolous will voice Doc Seismic

• Walton Goggins will voice Cecil Steadman

• Grey Griffin will voice Shrinking Rae & Amanda (Monster Girl as Girl).

• Mark Hamill will voice Art

• Gillian Jacobs will voice Atom Eve

• Melise will voice Dulpi-Kate

• Jason Mantzoukas will voice Rex Splode

• Andrew Rannells will voice William Clockwell

• Kevin Michael Richardson will voice Mauler 1 & Mauler 2 & Monster Girl (as Monster)

• Seth Rogen will voice Allen the Alien

Here’s the synopsis for the comic:

Invincible is the son of Omni-Man, an extraterrestrial superhero of the Viltrumite race. Invincible inherited his father's superhuman strength and ability to fly and he has sworn to protect the Earth. As a teenager he had trouble adjusting to his newfound powers and coping with the reality of his origins.

This is an exciting story, and these are great additions to an already stellar cast! And it will be awesome to see Steven Yeun back after missing him on The Walking Dead! The series is in pre-production, so keep an ear out, and we will update you when we know when the series can be expected. Are you looking forward to Invincible?