Marvel's new Vision series will see the return of James Spader as Ultron.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will reprise his role for the untitled spin-off series, referred to as Vision Quest.
First appearing in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Spader voiced the robotic villain, as he tried to destroy humanity in order to protect Earth.
After creating Vision (played by Paul Bettany) to help him, Ultron was eventually defeated by the Avengers. Details regarding the character's return to the MCU are being kept under wraps.
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Meanwhile, Vision became a vital character in the franchise, falling in love with Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and helping to bring down Thanos (Josh Brolin) in Avengers: Infinity War.
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When Vision was killed by Thanos, Wanda's grief created a new reality which played out in WandaVision. The series saw the couple living together happily with their children, whilst S.W.O.R.D agents tried to break through the hex.
The Vision series will follow the android's search for a new purpose in life, after the events of WandaVision.
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At the end of the series, S.W.O.R.D create White Vision by reassembling dead Vision's body. They send him to stop Wanda but, when his memories are restored, he disappears into the sky.
The Disney+ show was first announced in 2022, and is set to be released in 2026. It will be part three of a trilogy that began with WandaVision in 2021.
The second part of the trilogy will continue with Agatha All Along, starring Kathryn Hahn in the lead role of Agatha Harkness. Debuting next month, the spin-off will follow the witch as she's left powerless, whilst seeking new allies.
Agatha All Along premieres on Disney+ on September 18.
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