Marvel’s Ultron Is Returning For The Vision TV Series (With A Twist)

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2026 looks promising as we anticipate that the movie titled “Vision Quest” will captivate Marvel enthusiasts. This film, being the third installment in a trilogy featuring Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany), follows after “WandaVision” and “Agatha All Along”. The return of White Vision from the “WandaVision” finale is one of its main highlights. White Vision, a replica of the original Vision with no recollection of his past, may embark on a personal spiritual journey, or as you might say, a ‘vision quest’, to understand his future and find a way forward.

In the upcoming series, though specific details about the storyline remain elusive, it’s been confirmed that Vision will encounter his creator once more – this time in the form of Ultron, played by James Spader. Although Vision is said to have destroyed the last piece of Ultron at the end of “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” there might have been remnants hidden somewhere. However, it’s rumored that the antagonist will appear drastically altered in the TV show, as reports suggest that Ultron will adopt a human form. This means instead of Spader using motion-capture techniques to bring Ultron to life, he may simply act on set as himself.

In a sinister twist, Ultron – this malicious artificial intelligence – harbors an intense dislike for humans and yearns to eradicate all life forms that are organic. It’s intriguing to contemplate how he might react to his fresh appearance, yet it remains uncertain if Ultron will actually transform into a human or merely adopt the likeness of one for some as-of-yet undisclosed purpose.

Ultron isn‘t the only one getting a human makeover

One interesting aspect of the show “Vision Quest” seems to be its focus on distinguishing artificial intelligence from genuine humanity. Reports hint that James Spader will portray Ultron in human form, and it appears other AIs may follow suit; however, the casting decisions for at least one AI character remain undecided.

According to multiple sources, Kerry Condon is expected to play a human version of F.R.I.D.A.Y., one of Tony Stark’s AIs that she has previously voiced in various Marvel productions. However, contrary to earlier speculation, Condon has clarified to Entertainment Tonight that at this point, she is not involved in “Vision Quest.” She added, “It’s not true… I wouldn’t rule it out completely, but for now, it doesn’t seem to be on the agenda for me.

In a more straightforward phrasing: Emily Hampshire is convincingly cast as the human embodiment of E.D.I.T.H., an AI bequeathed posthumously to Peter Parker (Tom Holland) in “Spider-Man: Far From Home.” Additionally, T’Nia Miller takes on the role of Jocasta, who in the comics was Ultron’s cybernetic wife but later allies with the Avengers. The series “Vision Quest” seems to focus heavily on robots and AI, and it promises an intriguing exploration of the relationship between humanity and technology, shedding light on what the future of AI might mean for our world.

Is Marvel making Ultron human to keep costs down?

Are the AI characters from “Vision Quest” merely simulating a human appearance in a virtual world, or have they moved their consciousness into partially biological bodies? If it’s the former, they would only exist within the confines of the simulation, while if it’s the latter, they would face the reality of mortality. The idea that these AIs could die is an engaging concept to explore in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), given Thanos has already eliminated Vision once in “Avengers: Infinity War.” However, it’s also possible that their human-like appearance is simply a cost-effective choice.

Over the past year, Marvel has been shifting its strategy to prioritize quality over an abundance of productions following the release of numerous movies and Disney+ series after “Avengers: Endgame”. As reported by CNBC, Disney is aiming to cut costs, with CEO Bob Iger stating, “We’re pulling back not just to focus, but also as part of our cost-containment initiative – spending less.” To save money, they have opted to have James Spader portray Ultron as a human instead of investing heavily in performance capture or CGI for the character. Interestingly, the performance capture for “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” reportedly cost around $25 million per episode, which could be too expensive for Disney+ shows to remain profitable.

Disney is expected to reduce the number of Marvel TV series in an effort to cut costs, and using advanced AI technology to make the characters in “Vision Quest” appear human is one cost-effective approach. It’s important that the show creatively addresses why these characters look this way, while still aligning with the series’ broader themes.

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2025-06-18 22:30