After a long period of uncertainty, Marvel Studios is once again moving forward with its solo Vision series—this time with a new creative team, a redesigned story arc, and a targeted 2026 launch.
The project, initially titled Vision Quest, had been announced in 2022 with Paul Bettany set to reprise his role as the fan-favorite synthezoid. Jac Schaeffer, the creator of WandaVision and the showrunner behind Agatha All Along, was originally developing the series.
However, the show’s development hit a pause, prompting Marvel to bring in Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas. Best known for steering Picard‘s final season to critical acclaim, Matalas was nominated for a Writers Guild of America award for the series finale, “The Last Generation.”
“With Matalas coming on board, this will be Marvel’s first new live-action series pickup in almost two years, representing a significant shift in how the company produces television for Disney+,” reported Variety. “Originally, Marvel adopted a features model, hiring head writers to create predetermined (and, often, already announced) shows, but assigning most leadership responsibilities to the directors and creative executives.”
That change in philosophy now puts more emphasis on experienced television creatives, with Matalas’ hiring signaling a move toward a more serialized, showrunner-first production style.
The last time Vision appeared in the MCU, it was in the final episode of WandaVision, where Wanda came to terms with her loss and released the version of Vision she had created inside Westview. Meanwhile, White Vision—reconstructed by S.W.O.R.D. and introduced in that same finale—survived and departed with the restored memories of his former self.
The upcoming Vision series will pick up on that thread, with James Spader also returning to voice Ultron. Additional casting includes Todd Stashwick, Ruaridh Mollica as Tucker, and T’Nia Miller as Jocasta, based on recent casting intel.
In a surprising update, insider Daniel Richtman shared that Spider-Man: Far From Home’s E.D.I.T.H. will appear as a live-action character in the series. Schitt’s Creek actress Emily Hampshire will reportedly play the human form of E.D.I.T.H., stepping in for original voice actor Dawn Michelle King.
“‘Human’ versions of several MCU androids and AIs have been cast, and according to insider Daniel Richtman, Emily Hampshire will play the physical manifestation of E.D.I.T.H,” notes Comic Book Movie. “He broke the news that T’Nia Miller will play Vision’s Jocasta yesterday, with the trades confirming it a few hours later, so you shouldn’t dismiss this rumour.”
Originally introduced as an A.I. tool embedded in Tony Stark’s smart glasses, E.D.I.T.H.—which stands for “Even Dead, I’m The Hero”—allowed access to Stark’s global defense and surveillance system. In Far From Home, Peter Parker inherits E.D.I.T.H., only to unwittingly pass it on to Quentin Beck (Jake Gyllenhaal), triggering a major security threat and one of the film’s key conflicts.
That concept—technology gaining autonomy and legacy—seems ripe for exploration in a Vision-focused storyline, especially given Marvel’s renewed interest in thematic storytelling through its Disney+ series.
As Vision gears up for production, it joins a wave of Disney+ projects like Agatha All Along and Daredevil: Born Again that reflect Marvel Studios’ pivot toward tighter creative oversight and more narrative cohesion in its television slate.
Also on Marvel’s horizon: Tom Holland will reprise his role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day in 2026.
Let us know what you think of the casting so far—and which storyline you’re hoping gets the spotlight when Vision finally arrives.
