Marvel Brings Back Baddie From 2008's Iron Man for MCU Vision Quest Series

Marvel is set to reintroduce a villain from the inaugural Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Iron Man, in the upcoming Vision Quest series. According to Deadline, Faran Tahir will reprise his role as Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar, the leader of the Afghanistan terrorist group who initially held Tony Stark captive in a cave. This character, last seen in the opening scenes of Iron Man in 2008, will make a comeback after nearly two decades.

Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar's group was later revealed to be part of the Ten Rings organization, a detail that was expanded upon in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in 2021. This connection suggests that Vision Quest might explore further ties to the broader MCU narrative, potentially linking back to the events of Shang-Chi.

Vision Quest will follow Paul Bettany's character, White Vision, post-WandaVision, though a release date has not yet been announced. The series may delve into lesser-known aspects of the MCU, similar to how Deadpool & Wolverine explored elements from the Fox Marvel universe.

Additionally, James Spader is rumored to return as Ultron, marking his first appearance since Avengers: Age of Ultron. While details about Vision Quest remain scarce, the inclusion of these characters hints at an intriguing expansion of the MCU's storyline.