Aaron Taylor-Johnson opened up about his brief stint in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver inAvengers: Age of Ultron. Back during the lead up to the film’s release in 2015, Quicksilver’s debut, along with that of his sister, Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, was eagerly anticipated by fans.Just one year earlier, Taylor-Johnson’s fellowKick-Assstar Evan Peters played an alternate version inX-Men: Days of Future Past.Unfortunately, the former’s iteration of the charactersacrificed himself to save Clint Barton/Hawkeye,and he never reappeared in the MCU.
Speaking withIMDb, Taylor-Johnson also discussed how both he and Peters played the role in different franchises. Per Taylor-Johnson, no ill will exists between the two. In fact, he detailed a story wherein he saw Peters at “comic-con where they had the X-Men lineup of guys.” He said they shared a “sort of pinch yourself moment,” saying to each other: “oh my god, aren’t we so lucky that we got to be here and still be here doing what we love doing? But funny that we’re in two different sort of universes doing it.”
Moreover, Taylor-Johnson praised Peters' take on Quicksilver, stating that “to be honest, [he has] a huge admiration for what he was able to do with his character, with some things that [he thinks] were fantastic and worked really well.“TheKravenstar also noted the “different connections” that theX-Menfranchise’s Quicksilver was able to have, specifically as “a comic book character that has the sort of attachment to Magneto
and […] House of M.”
Even so, he is also proud of his time as Quicksilver.When presented with action figures of himself and Scarlet Witch actress Elizabeth Olsen. Taylor-Johnson called the concept of being made into a figurine “kind of mind-blowing"and “very overwhelming.“Taylor-Johnson addressed “the highs and the lows” of such fame, saying “it’s almost [like] they neutralize each other out because it’s such a high that you kind of don’t know where to go.”
What Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Quicksilver Comments Mean
Despite only playing Quicksilver once,Taylor-Johnson speaks positively of his MCU experience,seemingly satisfied with the performance he gave. He did not directly address that Peters had more longevity in the role, with the latter starring in three films as Quicksilver and later having a supporting role in the MCU seriesWandaVision. At this stage, Taylor-Johnson has a solid slate of films releasing soon, so he’s not at a loss for work. Besides, the actor has been very straightforward about focusing on his family over his career.
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In addition to speaking positively of his time in the MCU, Taylor-Johnson called Olsen, his onscreen sister, a “phenomenal actor, absolute star, and wonderful person, wonderful human being.” He pointed out that in addition to playing brother and sister inAvengers: Age of Ultron, they also starred as husband and wife inGodzilla.After praising Olsen, Taylor-Johnson then quipped, “I don’t know why she didn’t resurrect me, though,” in a nod to the Scarlet Witch’s reality-warping powers.
Our Take On Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Quicksilver Comments
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s comments regarding Evan Peters, Elizabeth Olsen, and playing Quicksilver paint the picture that he enjoyed being in the MCU. Given his positivity, it’s possible that the actor knew his character’s fate prior to signing on to join the cast ofAvengers: Age of Ultron.Regardless, Taylor-Johnson turned in a memorable performance as Quicksilver, and if he ever chose to return to the role, the MCU would be lucky to have him.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron, released in 2015, follows Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man and Captain America, as they contend with Ultron, a rogue AI with plans for global annihilation. This Marvel sequel sees The Avengers form uneasy alliances and embark on a perilous global adventure to thwart Ultron’s schemes.
