James Spader, well-known for his lead role in the long-running series “The Blacklist” and for voicing the robotic villain Ultron in “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” is reportedly set to make a comeback in the Marvel universe.

It has been nearly a decade since James Spader (“The Blacklist,” “Stargate”) lent his voice to the megalomaniacal robotic villain Ultron in Joss Whedon’s film “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” However, that appearance was, until now, a one-off. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, this is about to change. While Ultron also appeared in the animated series “What If…?,” it was without Spader’s voice.

Who is James Spader?

James Spader played the lead role of Red Reddington in the NBC series “The Blacklist” from 2013 to 2023, which is available on Netflix. He also had significant roles in “Boston Legal” and “Stargate,” along with smaller roles in “The Office” and “The Practice.”

Which Marvel Project Will Feature James Spader Next?

According to reports, Spader is set to appear in the “WandaVision” sequel “Vision Quest,” which is also expected to stream on Disney+ and is slated for release in 2026. Paul Bettany will reprise his role as Vision, continuing his journey of self-discovery and exploring his “new purpose in life,” as officially described. Terry Matalas (“Star Trek: Picard”) is developing the series.

How Did “WandaVision” End for Vision?

“WandaVision” premiered globally on Disney’s streaming service in 2021. Vision was magically rebooted when the original Vision encountered a copy created from his robotic corpse. In the end, this copy restored the original data from White Vision, allowing him to recall his time with Wanda before the destruction of the Mind Stone. However, it remained unclear what he would do with this newfound knowledge and data.

Upcoming Marvel TV Projects

Speaking of Wanda, the series “Agatha: All Along” is set to premiere on September 18th with a double episode on Disney+. The series will focus on the fate of Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn). In 2025, Marvel fans can look forward to “Daredevil: Born Again,” “Ironheart,” and several animated series.