The MCU is upcoming Vision Series for Disney + features a variety of characters, both new and familiar to fans of the franchise. Potentially titled Vision QuestThe Vision Series will be released in 2026, taking place after the events of WandaVision. Terry Matlas (12 monkeys, Star Trek: Picard) will serve as showrunner for VisionAfter Jac Schaeffer (WandaVision) stepping away from the development of the series to focus on Agatha all the same, The other MCU show after the events of WandaVision.
Part of the MCU’s multiverse saga, the Vision The series will follow Paul Bettany’s character after WandaVisionwho saw the character “emerge” after his death in Avengers: Infinity War. in WandaVisionThe character was brought back from the dead using Wanda’s magic, but retained no memories of the past. At the end of the US WandaVisionA new body is rebuilt for Vision, eventually gaining the old Vision’s memories from Wanda before he leaves on his own, which is where the Vision Series will springboard away from.
Paul Bettany as Vision
A Knight’s Tale (2001), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), WandaVision (2021)
Paul Bettany has been in the MCU since the beginning with Iron ManVoices Tony Stark’s AI assistant, Jarvis. He appeared in various other films as Jarvis until he became Vision In Avengers: Age of Ultron. His role as Vision was significant in Avengers: Infinity War As Thanos was after the mind stone embedded in his head. After dying and eventually being resurrected in WandaVisionVision sets out to find his new purpose in life, which is what the upcoming series will explore.
Paul Bettany’s MCU Appearances |
Jarvis / Vision |
Year |
---|---|---|
Iron Man |
Jarvis |
2008 |
Iron Man 2 |
Jarvis |
2010 |
The Avengers |
Jarvis |
2012 |
Iron Man 3 |
Jarvis |
2013 |
Avengers: Age of Ultron |
Jarvis / Vision |
2015 |
Captain America: Civil War |
Vision |
2016 |
Avengers: Infinity War |
Vision |
2018 |
WandaVision |
Vision |
2021 |
What if…? |
Jarvis / Vision |
2021 |
Bethany shines as Vision, especially when exploring the more philosophical sides of the character. His relationship with Wanda was also compelling, despite not fully fleshing out, finally starting to do so in the WandaVision Series. Bettany has been a familiar face in the MCU for so long that it’s nice to see him go into his own series with a character he’s basically played for the majority of it. Hopefully, these Vision This series can be a way to introduce the character into the larger world of the MCU and eventually have him join in larger team-up movies again.
James Spader as Ultron
The Office (2011), The Blacklist (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
James Spader was an inspired choice to play the titular Marvel villain Avengers: Age of Ultron. He lends a certain amount of gravitas to the character And his voice work in this film is really strong. Despite being the main antagonist of the film, it felt like Ultron wasn’t explored as much as he could have been, even though Spader had all the character. After being destroyed at the end of Age of UltronIt felt like a wasted opportunity to have Spader’s Ultron be a one-and-done villain.
It’s such a smart choice for the MCU to bring back Ultron for these Vision Series. The two are so closely tied to each other in the story as Vision would be the final evolution of Ultron. The final confrontation between the two characters where they consider their own existence and identity before Vision finally destroys Ultron is incredible., With Bettany and James Spader delivering knockout performances. See more of this in the US Vision The series will be one of the main highlights and with Spader returning makes it more enticing.
Todd Stashwick as a murderer
The Air I Breathe (2007), 12 Monkeys (2015), Star Trek: Picard (2023)
Todd Stashwick is a newcomer to the MCU, after a variety of roles on television over the years. Recently, He played Starfleet Captain Liam Shaw in the Paramount+ series Star Trek: Picard. He also played an important role in the world 12 monkeys TV series that ran from 2015-2018. His sci-fi TV roots should work wonders for his upcoming role in The Vision series and his familiarity with the showrunner makes it seem like his role may be bigger than expected.
Terry Matalas was the showrunner for Star Trek: Picard And one of the main producers and writers of 12 monkeysMeaning he has worked a lot with Stashwick over the years. According to THR, Stashwick is set to play an assassin hunting down Vision for his technology, though nothing much beyond that is known about his character. Stashwick is a fantastic actor, though, and is a welcome addition to that Vision Series that already has an amazing amount of talent with Bettany and Spader.
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Despite being one of the most powerful heroes in the MCU, Vision has felt largely underutilized as a character for the majority of the franchise. Of course, he played an important role in Avengers: Infinity War And WandaVisionBut an entire series dedicated to Vision could do wonders for the character. Bringing back James Spader as Ultron is icing on the cake as the two characters have significant ties to each other in the MCU. The Vision Series is one of the most exciting projects on the horizon, following the events of one of the best shows of the MCU.