As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that Marvel Studios has confirmed the return of a beloved character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Paul Bettany will once again step into the role of Vision for the 2026 series titled “Vision Quest,” a spinoff from the 2021 hit “WandaVision.” Interestingly, Terry Matalas, the mastermind behind “Star Trek: Picard,” is spearheading the development of this exciting new project.
Intriguingly, Matalas isn’t the only “Star Trek: Picard” alum involved in “Vision Quest.” Orla Brady, who brings both Laris and Tallinn to life on “Picard,” has now been officially confirmed to join the cast of “Vision Quest.”
I can hardly contain my excitement for this incredible collaboration between two iconic franchises!
At a Star Trek Las Vegas event in August 2025 (as reported by Collider), Terry Matalas confirmed that Orla Brady will be bringing the artificial intelligence FRIDAY to life in Vision Quest. Joining her are several other actors portraying AIs in this upcoming series, including James Spader, returning after an eleven-year absence as Ultron, T’Nia Miller making her debut as Jocasta, and Emily Hampshire taking on the role of EDITH, first seen in 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home. Following JARVIS, FRIDAY was voiced by Kerry Condon from Avengers: Age of Ultron to Endgame.
As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but ponder why director Condon wasn’t reprising her role as FRIDAY in “Vision Quest.” Maybe there were scheduling issues with her upcoming project, “Pressure,” that prevented her return. However, Orla Brady is an excellent choice to step into the role, especially considering the speculations about FRIDAY transitioning into a humanoid form within the series’ artificial intelligences.
If these rumors are true, it seems that Miller, Hampshire, Brady, and most significantly, Spader, could be portraying their AI characters in physical bodies, or perhaps as Life Model Decoys, all merging with the Vision artificial intelligence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 6.
At the very same event where Orla Brady’s role in “Vision Quest” was announced, Terry Matalas also revealed that Todd Stashwick, who joined the cast in September 2024, will portray the MCU’s Paladin. Notably, Stashwick is a former star of “Star Trek: Picard,” making “Vision Quest” a reunion for many actors and crew members involved. The character Paladin is depicted as an assassin who pursues Vision due to his technology, suggesting that he could be the main physical antagonist in “Vision Quest.” However, it’s still uncertain which artificial intelligences will pose a threat alongside Bettany’s former Avenger.
The TV series titled “Vision Quest” hasn’t set a definite release date yet, but it’s expected to debut on Disney+ in 2026. Filming concluded in late July 2025, hinting that the series may premiere towards the end of next year. Paul Bettany will rejoin the Marvel Cinematic Universe with an impressive ensemble of new, returning, and recast actors. The show is rumored to reunite Vision with Scarlet Witch, portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen, along with their kids, potentially bringing Joe Locke’s Billy Maximoff and a fresh Tommy Maximoff into the MCU. This makes “Vision Quest” one of the most eagerly awaited upcoming projects within the Marvel Universe.
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