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

Marvel's upcoming Vision Quest series is set to resurrect a villain from the very first MCU film, Iron Man. Deadline reports that Faran Tahir will reprise his role as Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar, the Afghan terrorist leader who held Tony Stark captive nearly two decades ago. His appearance in Iron Man was limited to the opening scenes, where he was ultimately betrayed by Obadiah Stane.

This marks a surprising return for the character, mirroring the unexpected reappearance of Samuel Sterns from The Incredible Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World. While a release date for Vision Quest, starring Paul Bettany as White Vision, remains unannounced, Tahir's involvement adds an intriguing element to the storyline.

However, Vision Quest might also embrace the more unconventional aspects of the MCU, similar to how Deadpool & Wolverine revisited elements from the former Fox Marvel universe. The series also reportedly features the return of James Spader as Ultron, although details about his role remain scarce. The show's plot remains largely shrouded in mystery.