Invincible Fans Suggest Walking Dead Actor for Thragg Role in Season 4

Following the thrilling conclusion of Invincible Season 3, creator Robert Kirkman has confirmed that the villain Thragg has already been cast, sparking excitement among fans regarding the potential actor for the role.

By the end of the first season, the series introduced one of the most formidable superhero antagonists in Nolan Grayson, also known as Omni-Man. With his character entering a redemption arc, there is a pressing need for a new primary antagonist to challenge the protagonist, Mark Grayson.

While characters like Angstrom Levy, Powerplex, and particularly Conquest have emerged as notable villains in the series, Thragg stands out as the ultimate threat. He is the grand regent of the Viltrumite Empire, and his impending arrival raises critical stakes for the series.

Having only traversed through the storyline covered in Issue #65 of the comics, fans speculate that Thragg may be introduced by the end of Season 4, should the series continue to follow its comic book roots.

Fan Favorite: Jon Bernthal as Thragg

Jon Bernthal as The Punisher and Thragg in the Invincible comics — Marvel/Image Comics

Among the names floated by fans for the role of Thragg, Jon Bernthal—famed for portraying The Punisher in the MCU—has emerged as a top contender. Following Kirkman’s announcement that Thragg has already been cast, speculation about Bernthal’s involvement grew.

“It would certainly be surprising if Thragg didn’t make an appearance in the series. He’s been cast and he’s incredible, ”Kirkman stated in an interview with Variety.

Robert Kirkman confirms Thragg has already been cast in ‘INVINCIBLE’ “He’s been cast and he’s amazing” (via: @Variety) pic.twitter.com/lfaDoA5eKf

— ScreenTime (@screentime) March 19, 2025

While the identity of the actor has not been officially disclosed, fan enthusiasm has led to a variety of speculative casts on social media. Figures such as Ron Perlman, Bryan Cranston, and Ryan Hurst—who voiced Thor in God of War: Ragnarok and portrayed Beta in The Walking Dead—have been mentioned. Yet, it’s Bernthal who consistently garners the most support.

Jon Bernthal as Thragg in #INVINCIBLE PEAK 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KBKhjmc29k

— Austin Medeiros (@Austin_Medzz) March 19, 2025

Having already incorporated several actors from The Walking Dead franchise into the cast—including Steven Yeun, Ross Marquand, and Lauren Cohan—the prospect of casting Bernthal as Thragg seems fitting, especially considering his substantial contribution to the success of his previous roles.

“Jon Bernthal would be absolutely iconic as Thragg. His ability to convey cold intensity aligns perfectly with the villain’s character, ” opined one fan.“Kirkman has consistently drawn from TWD talent pool for this show, which makes Bernthal a natural choice for Thragg, ” shared another excited follower.

As the conversation continues, fans remain eager to see who will ultimately portray this pivotal character. To stay updated on Invincible, including its soundtrack and series recommendations, continue following official announcements.

Additionally, our recent discussion with Robert Kirkman delved into why Spawn couldn’t appear during the Invincible War and provided insights regarding a potential special featuring Rex Splode. Kirkman also shared thrilling updates on the highly anticipated Invincible video game.

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