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Paul Bettany on AI, Fatherhood, and MCU Reality
14 Oct
Summary
- Ruaridh Mollica plays Vision's troubled teenage son, Tommy.
- Vision grapples with an identity crisis, interacting with other AIs.
- The series explores themes of fatherhood and the human experience.
The Disney+ series "VisionQuest," premiering its first two episodes on October 13, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET, with weekly installments following on Wednesdays, introduces Ruaridh Mollica as Tommy, the son of the android Vision.
Mollica, a newcomer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plays a troubled teen haunted by fragmented memories. The series positions itself as a narrative companion to "WandaVision" and "Agatha All Along," focusing on Vision's internal struggles and interactions with other artificial intelligences, including J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., and Ultron.
Paul Bettany, a veteran of the MCU, highlights the show's exploration of AI humanity, noting that the characters, despite their non-human nature, must be played with genuine human emotion. The series delves into Vision's complex personal life, including his newly discovered son and his weaponized reboot after a previous "death."
