More From Aaron Taylor-Johnson On Playing 'Quicksilver' In THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

More From Aaron Taylor-Johnson On Playing 'Quicksilver' In THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

The Kick-Ass 2 star talks more about meeting with Joss Whedon and Marvel Studios about playing 'Quicksilver' in The Avengers: Age of Ultron, adding that while "it's not official" he would still "[frick]ing love to do it". Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Aug 14, 2013 03:08 AM EST
Source: Hey U Guys

We've now heard quite a bit from Aaron Taylor-Johnson about him potentially playing 'Quicksilver' in Joss Whedon's The Avengers: Age of Ultron. While the character will make make his big screen debut in next year's X-Men: Days of Future Past, it's the Marvel Studios version of the character that the majority of fans seem more excited to see. Johnson is clearly also enthusiastic about the role, telling Hey U Guys that he's met with the studio more than once and is keen to bring 'Quicksilver' to life on the big screen in the follow-up to the biggest superhero movie of all-time. At this point, it simply sounds as if all he needs to do is sign on the dotted line and then he will indeed be the newest member of the cast! Check out his comments on the movie in full below.


"No, it’s not 100% yet, it’s not official. You’ve got to remember that they start filming next year in February or March or something like that so we’re still a long way away. It’s all in discussion and in a friendly way as well, you know, I’ve met with Joss Whedon now twice and we spoke about it a lot and I’ve been with the Marvel guys and they’re [frick]ing awesome dudes, so I am flattered to be asked to be a part of The Avengers, who wouldn’t? But more importantly to me, I have to know if I can convey that character in the right way because that’s what it comes down to. So that’s all for now really, they still have loads of other characters and actors to make sure they can schedule and stuff. I’d [frick]ing love to do it."

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TheAmazingSpiderWill
TheAmazingSpiderWill - 8/14/2013, 3:28 AM
Come on just frigging do it Aaron!
Him as Quicksilver and Saorise Ronan as Scarlet Witch would be epic as hell..
Malcopunch
Malcopunch - 8/14/2013, 3:33 AM
I agree..even though i am bit dissapointed Tom Felton wasn't at least considered for the role..
Malcopunch
Malcopunch - 8/14/2013, 3:34 AM
I think Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch should get their own solo movie in Phase 3..That would be very intresting..
Malcopunch
Malcopunch - 8/14/2013, 3:38 AM
Thinking about it..am i the only one who would like to see Emilia Clarke as Scarlet Witch
SoundWave
SoundWave - 8/14/2013, 3:43 AM
One boy from "Kick-ass" plays Quicksilver in "X-men: DotFP", second boy from "Kick-ass" plays Quicksilver in "The Avengers 2". This could be nice)

But the best choice is Tom Felton - the canonical canon.
Newbus
Newbus - 8/14/2013, 3:50 AM
"I have to know if I can convey that character in the right way because that’s what it comes down to"

Nah you dont want to do that. Just give you dark curly hair wand wear goggles.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 8/14/2013, 4:04 AM
Hopefully the studios get the character right.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 8/14/2013, 4:07 AM
Heres the thing guys, most of you pick guys who LOOK the part. There's way more to it. Yes Tom Felton may look the part, buts thats not the question. The question is can he PLAY the part.

That's why most fan-casts on here are bullshit. They either,

A.Pick Fan Favirotes.

Or

B.Pick people who look the part.

There's much more to it like I stated. The actor has to bring the character to life. Make sure you have the essence and traits of the character. Make the audience believe that you are seeing Quicksilver and not Aaron Taylor Johnson.

I have reason Aaron Johnson will bring the character to life for one simple thing he said.

He first said he knows he will probably look weird in all white hair, but this statement: "I have to know if I can convey that character in the right way because that’s what it comes down to":Before saying another actor should be consider, ask yourself, CAN HE PLAY THE PART?

Its not a matter of looks and it should never be.
elib
elib - 8/14/2013, 4:09 AM
I hope he does it. I really like the idea of him in that universe
rebellion
rebellion - 8/14/2013, 4:11 AM
creepy guy with an OLD wife
Orphix
Orphix - 8/14/2013, 4:13 AM
I have no doubt aaron can play the part. He is a classy actor. However there is a small part of me that thinks there is a little bit of oneupmanship from Marvel.

Marvel Studios announces QS in their production, Fox immediately do the same. Fox announce they're casting a supporting actor from Kickass, Marvel Studios start negotiations with the lead actor from Kickass....

....hmmmmm.
AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 8/14/2013, 4:17 AM
This guy rocks
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 8/14/2013, 4:22 AM
I love his enthusiasm for the role unlike Evan Peters, do it Aaron, DO IT!
NoAssemblyReqd
NoAssemblyReqd - 8/14/2013, 4:36 AM
QS sort of had his big screen debut in the Three Mile Island scenes in XO: WOLVERINE, but I'm sure that will be retconned (or simply ignored).
ralfinader
ralfinader - 8/14/2013, 4:46 AM
spidey1994 - 8/14/2013, 4:22 AM

I love his enthusiasm for the role unlike Evan Peters, do it Aaron, DO IT!

Judging by what the directors of DOFP and A2 have said about their planned usage of QS, can you blame Peters? A2 plans on QS and SW being major characters, Singer has an 'action sequence' for QS planned.
Effusion
Effusion - 8/14/2013, 4:47 AM
He should definitely play Quicksilver.
dean456
dean456 - 8/14/2013, 4:58 AM
I wonder if he'll rock the slick hair look because I have a feeling he won't have his signature white hair so at least gimme some variation of his slick hair.
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 8/14/2013, 5:03 AM
@ralifinader I though the whole "One action scene for Quicksilver in DOFP" was just a rumor?
wcwpoet
wcwpoet - 8/14/2013, 5:09 AM
I'm good with his casting. Now who's playing the Scarlet Witch? And how are you going to do Ultron, Pleas don't DO CGI peformance capture at least!
ParisSun
ParisSun - 8/14/2013, 5:14 AM
Get back to us when the contract is signed. At this point we are just spinning are wheels on this story. MCU is likely not going to lock him in until they find a Scarlet Witch. At that point I would assume they would do some test runs between the two. But until then, these stories are just a waste of time.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 8/14/2013, 5:21 AM
"While the character will make make his big screen debut in next year's X-Men: Days of Future Past, it's the Marvel Studios version of the character that the majority of fans seem more excited to see."

What. I don't even.

For the record, as trivial as Quicksilver is, I think both portrayals will be severely lacking.

The problem with the Marvel Studios one: No connection to Magneto or Mutants.

The problem with Singers: No connection to Scarlett Witch.

Whedon seems more interested in exploring the brother/sister dynamic....which is fine if you didn't have so many other main characters!!

Singer seems more interesting in exploring the speed of the character...which is actually more practical in a film with so many main characters.

The one action sequence is a complete bullshit rumor. Singer posted a picture of Quicksilvers house. Obviously he's more important than that.


Malcopunch
Malcopunch - 8/14/2013, 5:25 AM
@wcwpoet I think that Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones would be perfect for Scarlet Witch
caroldanvers
caroldanvers - 8/14/2013, 5:34 AM
they need to make it official already, aaron would be amazing as qs! i love the idea of emilia as sw! but i don't know if she has the time. gemma arterton has always been my favorite sw fancast, but i feel like she'd look old next to aaron. anyway, we'll see. oh and /please/ tom felton definitely has the acting chops for qs, not just the looks. if only he was considered sighhh
kong
kong - 8/14/2013, 5:39 AM
I believe Aaron's portrayal will be better than Evan Peters. Not because he MCU is doing better than the foxverse, but Aaron fits the role much better. When I first saw the article that said he was rumored to play Quicksilver I started smiling so hard because he was perfect for the part and I surprisingly never thought of that.
FlannelGuy26
FlannelGuy26 - 8/14/2013, 5:46 AM
I dig this kid as an actor. He doesn't really look like the comic book Kick-Ass, but hey, the movie wasn't exactly comic book Kick-Ass.

I just don't get why he's over thinking this role. He's in Godzilla...right? I'd understand if this was a Quicksilver, who's father is Magneto and wants to eradicate homo sapiens....but that's not the Quicksilver we're getting for Avengers. It's a clean slate character. Why wouldn't he just do it?!
FlannelGuy26
FlannelGuy26 - 8/14/2013, 5:47 AM
And I meant to say, he owned in Kick-Ass. It really held the movie together...even though Hit Girl steals the show. He plays a great underdog!
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 8/14/2013, 5:49 AM
DO IT.

MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 8/14/2013, 6:39 AM
Charlie2094



Somebody get's it.
ralfinader
ralfinader - 8/14/2013, 6:41 AM
Yeah, the thing with Singer's X-Men, and if you ever watched a single movie he made in this series, you have to know that he looks at powers before charactor. Regardless of set peieces and what-not, I would not be even remotely suprised if QS is given less screen time and dialogue than Thanos' lackey in Avengers.

And as for QS in Avengers, I expect a more fleshed out everything from Whedon. Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch were always way more involved with the Avengers than the X-Men, and were in comics for years before it was even hinted that Mags might be their father.

Singer probably didn't know QS was Mags son until after he tweeted he was going to include him in DOFP.
Shaggy
Shaggy - 8/14/2013, 6:45 AM
zzzzzzzzzzz
JettJagguarrr
JettJagguarrr - 8/14/2013, 6:48 AM
Appaerently he does not want to get caught up doing Kick Azz as Quicksilver.......Kinda like that pathetic Ryan Reynolds playing Green Lantern but thinking he was still Deadpool.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/?a=85398
JettJagguarrr
JettJagguarrr - 8/14/2013, 6:51 AM
Gusto, I thought the Cub Scouts had an order of protection against you?
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/14/2013, 6:53 AM

Yes! sell your soul to Marvel Aaron!
He'd be an awesome Quicksilver.
Now, Saoirse Ronan needs to be Scarlet Witch and it's perfect.




Canary
Canary - 8/14/2013, 7:03 AM
He's just putting it out there that he wants the part - my guess is that he won't get it.
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/14/2013, 7:09 AM



Not sure if this is real or not, but hey, it's the latest leak circulating round now.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 8/14/2013, 7:13 AM
Ciph

Haha, thanks. Making sense on this website is as rare as me getting laid. Even on a good day, girls repel from me like I'm radioactive or some shit. But my mom says I'm handsome (on the inside),



;P
Mrsinister
Mrsinister - 8/14/2013, 7:13 AM
MrCBM56 please stop typing
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