Evan Peters has sparked renewed interest by discussing the chance of reprising his role as Quicksilver in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor, known for playing the mutant speedster in Fox’s X-Men series, shared his thoughts in a recent interview about the potential future of his character.
During the interview, Peters expressed openness to returning as Peter Maximoff, a character he first brought to life in 2014’s X-Men: Days of Future Past, and later in X-Men: Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix. When asked if the ongoing fan speculation about his comeback was tiresome, he replied,
No, haha. No, actually. I’m curious.
His response showed a genuine interest rather than frustration with the rumors.
Interest in Exploring Quicksilver’s Story and Family Ties
Reflecting on the role, Peters described the enjoyment he found in playing the speedster and expressed a desire to delve deeper into the character’s unusual family background. He said,
Yeah, anything really. I had such a blast playing that character. And, you got to dive a little bit into his home life is weird as it was. But, yeah, sort of exploring that more would be interesting. And the relationship with Magneto would be pretty cool. Yeah. So, yeah, I don’t know. Knock on wood.
This highlights his specific enthusiasm for expanding the dynamic between Quicksilver and Magneto, a key figure in the mutant universe.
Quicksilver’s Role in MCU’s Multiverse and Upcoming Projects
Peters’ last appearance as Quicksilver occurred in Marvel’s WandaVision, released in 2021, which fueled fan speculation about the character’s ongoing role in the MCU. While Marvel has not officially confirmed Peters’ return, the existing multiverse storyline leaves room for his character to reemerge.
The MCU plans to incorporate many characters from Fox’s X-Men franchise in future films. For example, Avengers: Doomsday, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and set to debut on December 18, 2026, will feature notable actors from the original X-Men series, including Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, and Rebecca Romijn as Mystique. The follow-up, Avengers: Secret Wars, slated for release on December 17, 2027, is also expected to bring back familiar faces from the franchise.
Upcoming Projects for Evan Peters Outside of Marvel
Besides the MCU possibilities, Evan Peters continues to expand his career with new roles such as Julian Dillinger in Tron: Ares, which is scheduled for release in October 2025. Although no official announcements have been made regarding his return as Quicksilver, Peters has kept the door open to future MCU appearances, maintaining a cautious optimism about reprising the fan-favorite character.
