Invincible is a world full of strong characters, but not many are as intimidating as Thragg, the ruthless ruler of the Viltrumites. Therefore, when it was revealed that Lee Pace would voice the role, fans did not take long before expressing their excitement all over the internet, and this proves that the decision does make a lot of sense.Robert Kirkman, the creator of Invincible, and showrunner Simon Racioppa revealed in a recent conversation that the choice was quite intentional. They wanted someone who could inherently bring power and authority to the position. The team did not want to cast an actor who would employ screams or stereotypical fear factors to make the character seem threatening, but instead someone with a voice that feels powerful even when calm.Pace’s gravity, along with his deep, controlled delivery and silent intensity, was precisely what they envisioned for Thragg. Consequently, the animated version of Thragg’s character sounds equally threatening and authoritative as fans had anticipated, possibly even more.Why Lee Pace was the perfect fit for Thragg in InvincibleThe creative team found it very easy to cast Lee Pace as Thragg in Invincible. Robert Kirkman and Simon Racioppa state in an interview (via DiscussingFilm) that Pace immediately became the ideal fit for the role. Pace is known for playing characters with strong authority. He tends to have a calming, yet commanding approach to his roles, which makes him an excellent choice for Thragg.Kirkman described that Pace is both confident and authentic with his voice. He does not attempt to appear fearful, but his voice exudes that naturally, which makes his performances even more genuine. In the interview, Robert Kirkman stated:“I mean I've been aware of Lee since he was on Halt and Catch Fire when Walking Dead was going at AMC. Yeah I would encounter him at Industry functions and Things like that promoting both of our shows and you know I just was really taken with him as an actor and I really like what he brings to all the various roles that he's played. And I think that he has this unique ability to exude power and calm at the same time. There's something just very confident and at ease that come through in the way he speaks and the way he brings that to the Thragg role while you know, putting this undercurrent of like absolute power. It's a really interesting thing and we just knew that he would be perfect for this character basically from the get go"To this, Simon Racioppa added:"And also what says power other than someone who doesn’t have to scream, doesn't have to yell, but can just sell it through the voice right! Like Robert said, he's just an incredible actor, so we're delighted and lucky to have him.”Thragg is one of the most intimidating characters in Invincible and also of great importance. The creators believe that Pace captures Thragg’s dominance as much as possible without overdoing it, and fans are eager to hear his deep and strong voice bringing the Viltrumite leader to life.A voice that radiates quiet power View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTalking about casting Lee Pace in Invincible, Robert Kirkman explains that the primary reason behind his decision was that Pace had a strong screen presence. Kirkman was already familiar with Pace’s talents as they worked together on The Walking Dead for AMC. They also met occasionally during industry events when they were marketing their shows.The most striking aspect that Kirkman found about Pace was that he could look strong and composed at the same time. He is also able to exhibit authority without speaking loudly or being aggressive. That quality is perfect for the character Thragg. Thragg does not necessarily have to scream to demonstrate authority; his power comes from confidence and control.Kirkman remarked that the voice of Pace has an inherent quality of silent yet undoubted power. Due to this, the team soon thought that Pace was the right person to fill the role. It was like an instinctive and natural casting decision.For more such insights on Invincible, keep following Soap Central.