Jeffrey Dean Morgan reveals his feelings on playing Conquest in Invincible and The Walking Dead reunion

If you have ever watched other works than Invincible with Jeffrey Dean Morgan in the cast, you know what we're talking about. Jeffrey Dean Morgan knows how to play a badass. Over the years, he’s brought to life some of the most memorable and intimidating characters on TV and film, from Negan’s brutal swagger in The Walking Dead to the no-nonsense Comedian in Watchmen. Now, he’s stepping into a new kind of monster role, voicing Conquest, one of the deadliest Viltrumites in Invincible.

The casting alone was enough to get fans buzzing, but what really sent the internet into a frenzy was the fact that this role puts him face-to-face with Steven Yeun again. It’s been years since Negan crushed Glenn’s skull in The Walking Dead, but now the tables have turned, and Yeun’s character, Mark Grayson, is the one taking the punches.

It’s the kind of poetic full-circle moment that doesn’t happen often and Morgan? He’s absolutely loving it.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan knew this role in Invincible was a big deal

Bringing Conquest to life isn’t just about flexing villain energy. It’s about channeling raw, unstoppable force. Unlike Omni-Man, who at least pretends to wrestle with his conscience, Conquest is pure destruction. He fights because that’s what he was built for, and he enjoys every second of it.

Morgan, of course, was more than ready to step into that role. Speaking to Gamerant, he admitted just how excited he was to join the show, especially since it meant another round with Yeun.

"I was just thrilled to get to be a part of it and give Steven his chance at redemption," he said.

It’s a joke, sure, but let’s be real. Fans of The Walking Dead have not forgotten what happened back in Season 7. The moment Negan’s bat came down on Glenn’s head became one of the most infamous scenes in TV history. Now, watching Mark and Conquest go at it feels like a twisted, animated rematch.

Steven Yeun vs. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, round two

Even Invincible creator Robert Kirkman couldn’t ignore how perfect this casting was. Talking to GamesRadar, he admitted that, while bringing Morgan on board was mostly about finding the right actor for the role, the connection to The Walking Dead made it even better.

"For anybody who's a longtime Walking Dead fan, it's a nice bit of justice," Kirkman said.

And yeah, he’s not wrong. Glenn never got his revenge, but Mark Grayson? He’s not going down without a fight.

Even beyond the obvious Walking Dead parallels, Morgan stepping into Conquest’s shoes adds another layer to this fight. Unlike Glenn, who never had a real chance against Negan, Mark is a powerhouse in his own right. He’s taken on Viltrumites before, and while Conquest is on a whole other level, this time Yeun’s character isn’t just a victim—he’s a warrior.

This shift makes their showdown even more satisfying, flipping the dynamic from helpless tragedy to a brutal, evenly matched war.

Turns out, voice acting is its own kind of battle

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is no stranger to playing intense roles, but stepping into the recording booth for Invincible turned out to be a whole new challenge. Unlike live-action, where he can use body language and sheer presence to command a scene, voicing Conquest meant conveying that same dominance with nothing but his voice.

And apparently, that’s a lot harder than it looks.

"I don't know what it is about being in a [recording] booth and trying to destroy the world, but it's really physically hard," he told Superhero Hype.

For a guy who’s spent years swinging bats, leading armies, hunting monsters (you know, family business), and delivering monologues with terrifying ease, the fact that voice acting was a challenge makes it all even more interesting. But hey, if there’s one thing Morgan knows how to do, it’s bringing the heat, even when it’s just his voice doing the work.

Conquest isn’t just a villain. He’s a walking doomsday clock.

Mark Grayson has fought his fair share of nightmare-fuel villains, but Conquest is different. He doesn’t have some tragic backstory. He doesn’t care about revenge or power. He fights because it’s in his DNA, and the more destruction he causes, the better.

That makes him one of Mark’s greatest threats, not just in terms of brute force, but in what he represents. Conquest is proof that Mark could become this if he ever gave in to the Viltrumite way of life. And with Morgan behind the mic, that terrifying possibility feels even more real.

For fans of Invincible, Conquest’s arrival is a game-changer. For fans of The Walking Dead, it’s a long-overdue rematch. And for Jeffrey Dean Morgan, it’s just another day playing an absolute menace—and loving every second of it.