Is Quicksilver in WandaVision?

WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer has finally explained why Evan Peters was cast as Pietro Maximoff in the Disney Plus series. The X-Men actor made a mid-season appearance in WandaVision as Wanda's (Elizabeth Olsen) brother, also known as Quicksilver.

Are there two Quicksilvers?

Two separate live-action versions of Quicksilver have been adapted by two different film studios: Aaron Taylor-Johnson portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise, appearing in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) as a cameo and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) while Evan Peters ...

What is Quicksilver's real name?

Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, aka Wanda and Pietro Maximoff, are the children of Magneto, who has been played on screen by Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender, and are one of many characters referred to as mutants for having a gene which allows them super abilities.

Is Quicksilver the son of Magneto?

Pietro Lensherr, a.k.a. Quicksilver, is the son of mutant supremacist Magneto and twin brother of Wanda. Magneto abandoned their human mother when the twins were children, taking them with him as he founded the Brotherhood of Mutants with Charles Xavier, whom the children regarded as an uncle.

Is Quicksilver dead in WandaVision?

Quicksilver was shot and killed, and his death was reshown in WandaVision episode 6's opening recap. At first, giving viewers another look at what happened to this universe's real Quicksilver went a long way in reminding people Peters' Quicksilver is different, but there was more to it.

Is Scarlet Witch Magneto's daughter?

Scarlet Witch, real name Wanda Maximoff, is a mutant who has the ability to modulate probability as she sees fit. The daughter of Magneto, she bears an enormous grudge toward her father for imprisoning her in an asylum at a young age.

Is Quicksilver actually dead?

Regardless of what really happened to Pietro Maximoff's corpse, the fact that he really died in Sokovia at the hands of the titular villain of Avengers: Age of Ultron is irrefutable. ... It wouldn't come as a surprise if Pietro's corpse had something to do with the introduction of Evan Peters' Quicksilver.

Why did they recast Quicksilver in WandaVision?

Evan Peters' Quicksilver follows a long tradition of sitcom recastings. ... Replacing Taylor-Johnson's Quicksilver with Evans' version just makes sense. WandaVision had to recast Pietro to further solidify its sitcom influences, and it undoubtedly sets up some bigger surprises in the weeks to come.

Who killed Scarlet Witch parents?

Maximoff Maximoff watching sitcoms with her family At the age of 10, during the violent bombings in Sokovia, when her father got home, Maximoff chose for her family to watch The Dick Van Dyke Show for TV night, as it was her favorite. Suddenly, a mortar shell hit their apartment building, instantly killing Maximoff's parents.

Can Magneto control Vibranium?

Vibranium. Unlike adamantum, Magneto cannot manipulate vibranium – not if it's pure. ... Most notably, Magneto cannot affect Captain America's vibranium shield, and he cannot affect Black Panther's suit. Magneto has such a refined control of his powers that he can manipulate the iron in people's bloodstreams.

Why did Wanda recast Quicksilver?

Evan Peters' Quicksilver follows a long tradition of sitcom recastings. ... Replacing Taylor-Johnson's Quicksilver with Evans' version just makes sense. WandaVision had to recast Pietro to further solidify its sitcom influences, and it undoubtedly sets up some bigger surprises in the weeks to come.