Omni-Man's Growth In Invincible Season 3 Explained

In season three of Invincible, J.K. Simmons's character Omni-Man is about to undergo a radical transformation. Invincible season 4 has already been confirmed, and season 3 just debuted on Prime Video following the overwhelming success of seasons 1 and 2. The transformation of Omni-Man, Invincible's father, from a vile villain to a morally dubious hero is one of the main ongoing plotlines. The question of whether he truly finds redemption is still up in the air.

Simmons is thrilled with the narrative direction his character is taking, despite the fact that he initially signed on to play a terrifying villain. Simmons discussed his thoughts on Omni-Man's development in an interview with Grant Hermanns of ScreenRant regarding Invincible season 3. Despite calling it "an animated show about superheroes," Simmons commends the story's and the characters' nuance. Additionally, he holds Seth Rogen's Allen the Alien in the highest regard. See his quotation below:

Man, and then he's sort of reluctantly feeling these tinges of humanity invading his being. And then, he spends a significant amount of time, basically in a very intimate one-on-one situation with Allen the Alien, of all beings. It was a really fun season to continue to explore what that brings out in Omni-Man/Nolan.

Well, you're in a room with Allen the Alien/Seth Rogen. You either have to just listen to him never shutting up, or you have to get chatty in return. I love the way that, first of all, plot brought us to that point and we really got to just kind of wallow in it, and see more, hear more, of Omni-Man philosophizing and justifying and arguing and even being funny from time to time.

Yeah, I think that's it. He continues to sort of chink away at the armor, that Viltrumite armor, and Allen is a smart alien. He's just continuing to do that because he senses that there is a tinge of humanity there, and that he's not talking to a brick wall that you usually are when you're talking to a Viltrumite. So, yeah, again, I think it's one of those really nice — I'm surprised, I guess, to use the word subtle, because it's an animated show about superheroes, but there is a lot of really interesting subtlety in the characters and the relationships, and that continues to be one of the things that makes it an interesting job to continue with when you do this kind of long-form storytelling, whether it's animated or live-action. It's nice not to feel like your character ever stagnates.

The Implications of Omni-Man's Development for Invincible

Perhaps the most significant character on the show, aside from Mark Grayson, is Omni-Man. He was considered the Earth's greatest protector from the start, and his significance only increased following the Guardians of the Globe's deaths. Mark became a hero in his own right after it was revealed that he was actually a villain. Mark might have been a sidekick forever if it weren't for that. Omni-Man has been a recurring character and narrative counterpoint for Mark ever since his betrayal.

Omni-Man can continue to play his part in the narrative by being given the opportunity to develop. Additionally, it is a tool for Mark's growth. Omni-Man hates his father, but his development shows that Mark can never completely ignore him. It also indicates that Omni-Man is a character with a lot of depth. He could be portrayed as a one-note villain much more easily. Rather, he is both complex and fascinating because of the seasons-long arc the show has been following. Simmons is satisfied because any actor would be thrilled to play a character with that level of nuance.

Our View of the Development of Omni-Man

In any conventional superhero tale, hope is a fundamental theme. It is still crucial, even in the unconventional Invincible. In order to demonstrate his belief in people around him, Mark accepts losing battles on a regular basis rather than fighting only to save lives. If Angstrom Levy can put aside his desire for vengeance, he too has the capacity to change. Mark, the Viltrum Empire, and even humanity could not develop and evolve if Omni-Man could not. The show demonstrates its commitment to its themes by letting him grow. Even better, it fulfills Simmons' need for intricacy.