RUMOR: James Spader Could Play ‘Human’ Ultron in Vision

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RUMOR: James Spader Could Play 'Human' Ultron in Vision

Key Takeaways

  • Spader returns to play possible human version of Ultron in Vision series.
  • Potential changes to Ultron’s portrayal, speculation on an android or personified form.
  • Vision series may draw from Tom King’s comic, featuring Vision & Ultron’s roles.

As a seasoned gamer and die-hard Marvel fan with over two decades of immersion in the vast universe that is the MCU, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming “Vision” series! James Spader’s return as Ultron, one of the most intriguing villains in the franchise, will undoubtedly bring a fresh perspective to the table.

In the forthcoming “Vision” spinoff of “WandaVision”, James Spader will once again embody the character, Ultron. Yet, it’s possible that he might portray an alternate version of the menacing supervillain in the upcoming series.

In the 2015 film “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Spader first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was rumored that he would return as Ultron for the virtual reality game “Avengers: Damage Control,” but his schedule didn’t allow it, so Ross Marquand filled the role instead. However, Marvel Studios isn’t done with Spader’s Ultron yet; he will be appearing in the upcoming “Vision” series, and this time, it’s said that he will appear on camera rather than just providing the voice for Ultron as he did previously.

Multiple reliable sources told Deadline that Spader is part of the cast for Disney’s upcoming WandaVision spinoff series. It’s possible that his character, the powerful AI, might not just be a voiceover, hinting at a potential change in how Ultron is portrayed. This has led to speculation that Spader may play a human version of the villainous Ultron. The Hollywood Reporter also fueled these rumors, suggesting that Ultron could reappear as an android or be personified, but this hasn’t been officially confirmed yet. In the new series, there will likely be focus on Ultron’s role in creating Vision, who is seen as his “son.

The upcoming Vision series may incorporate aspects from Tom King’s comic book, The Vision. This comic series delves into the struggles of the Vision character as he strives for a conventional life with his spouse, Virginia, and their offspring, Vin and Viv. Although Ultron is not the main focus in these comics, he significantly impacts Vision’s life because it was Ultron who constructed Vision as a weapon against the Avengers and mankind. However, unlike its creator intended, Vision chooses to protect rather than destroy.

It’s high time for Hayden Spader to reappear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ultron. His performance in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” was highly appreciated. His voice brought a chilling and captivating personality to Ultron, making him an intriguing villain. He convincingly portrayed the character despite its complexity. The MCU provided fans with a glimpse of Ultron in one scene where he crashed a party at the Avengers Tower, appearing as a dismantled robot. Thor questioned, “Who sent you?” To which Ultron responded by playing a recording of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, saying, “I see a suit of armor around the world.” Later, Stark asked Bruce Banner for help to create Ultron following Wanda Maximoff’s manipulation of his mind. Banner identified the recording and said, “Ultron,” to which the artificial being acknowledged, saying, “In the flesh.

It would be intriguing to witness the supervillain transformed into a human character within the Vision series. Additionally, there are whispers about Elizabeth Olsen potentially joining the cast, portraying Virginia, Vision’s spouse. Virginia is a synthetic humanoid robot designed based on Scarlet Witch’s brainwaves. Should the storyline allow for it, it would be exciting to envision both Vision and other characters in human form, perhaps even Ultron.

Vision will be released on Disney Plus in 2026.

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2024-09-11 22:23