Kick-Ass Star Aaron Johnson to Play Quicksilver in Avengers 2. "Kick-Ass" star Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being eyed for the role of Quicksilver in Marvel's "The Avengers 2," an individual familiar with the project has told TheWrap. A representative for Marvel did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Johnson is the frontrunner for the coveted role, though no decision has been made at this time. Quicksilver is one of two new characters director Joss Whedon is introducing in the sequel, along with the Scarlet Witch. They are twins whose father is Magneto, whose rights are owned by 20th Century Fox.
Both Marvel and Fox share rights to the Quicksilver character, as Bryan Singer recently cast Johnson's "Kick-Ass" co-star Evan Peters as Quicksilver in 20th Century Fox's "X-Men: Days of Future Past."
Johnson, who is coming off of Oliver Stone's "Savages" and "Anna Karenina," will soon be seen in Universal's "Kick-Ass 2." He's also currently filming "Godzilla" for Legendary Pictures.
Both Marvel and Fox share rights to the Quicksilver character, as Bryan Singer recently cast Johnson's "Kick-Ass" co-star Evan Peters as Quicksilver in 20th Century Fox's "X-Men: Days of Future Past."
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