Draft:Untitled Vision series

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Untitled Vision series
GenreSuperhero
Created byTerry Matalas
Based on
Vision
by
ShowrunnerTerry Matalas
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production locationUnited Kingdom
Production companyMarvel Television
Original release
NetworkDisney+
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The untitled Vision series is an upcoming American television series created by Terry Matalas for the streaming service Disney+, based on the Marvel Comics character Vision. It is intended to be one of the television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, via its Marvel Television label, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. Matalas serves as showrunner.

Paul Bettany reprises his role as Vision from previous MCU media. Development of a series centered on Vision began by October 2022, when it was known as Vision Quest. Jac Schaeffer was attached as head writer to develop the series as a spin-off from her MCU series WandaVision (2021), but she was no longer involved by May 2024. At that time, Matalas was redeveloping the series and Bettany was confirmed to be attached. Filming is expected to begin in late 2024 in the United Kingdom.

The series is scheduled to debut on Disney+ in 2026. It will be part of Phase Six of the MCU.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Background[edit]

In March 2009, Marvel Studios hired writers to help come up with creative ways to launch its lesser-known properties, including Vision,[2] and Paul Bettany was later cast as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) incarnation of Vision. After Vision's death in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Bettany was revealed to be portraying a reassembled and reactivated version of Vision in the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021), referred to as "White Vision" or "The Vision".[3][4][5] This version has an all-white appearance, similar to when the comic book character was resurrected with an all-white body and no memories or emotions.[3] In May 2021, WandaVision head writer Jac Schaeffer signed a three-year overall television deal with Marvel Studios to develop additional Disney+ projects for the studio.[6] By October 2022, they were developing a television series called Vision Quest,[7][8] which would center on Bettany's "White Vision". Schaeffer was set to serve as head writer after working on another WandaVision spin-off, Agatha All Along (2024).[8] Development of a Vision-centric series had been rumored as early as March 2021.[9] The name Vision Quest was previously used for a late 1980s Marvel Comics storyline in West Coast Avengers,[7][10] although Jeff Sneider of Above the Line said it was unclear if the series would be a direct adaptation of that comic.[7] A writers' room was set to be formed in early November 2022,[7][8] to include Peter Cameron, Megan McDonnell, and Eileen Shim;[11][12] Cameron and McDonnell worked on WandaVision, Agatha All Along, and other MCU media.[11] Vision Quest was expected to follow "White Vision" as he attempts to regain his memories and humanity, with potential for Elizabeth Olsen to reprise her MCU role as Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch.[8]

Development[edit]

By October 2023, Marvel Studios shifted their creative philosophy to a more traditional television development process, moving away from head writers and beginning to hire dedicated showrunners for their series.[13] Schaeffer was no longer developing Vision Quest by May 2024, due to her focus on making Agatha All Along, and Terry Matalas was redeveloping the now-untitled series and set to serve as its showrunner. Marvel Studios hired Matalas after being impressed with his work on the third season of Star Trek: Picard, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige being a particular fan of the Star Trek franchise.[1]

Writing[edit]

A writers' room opened during the week of May 20, 2024.[14] The series will be set after the events of WandaVision.[1]

Casting[edit]

Bettany was confirmed to be reprising his role as Vision in the series with the news of its redevelopment in May 2024.[1]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography is expected to begin in late 2024 in the United Kingdom.[15][16]

Release[edit]

The series is scheduled to debut on Disney+ in 2026.[1] It will be part of Phase Six of the MCU.[citation needed]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Vary, Adam B.; Otterson, Joe (May 22, 2024). "Marvel Sets Vision Series for 2026 With Paul Bettany, 'Star Trek: Picard' EP Terry Matalas as Showrunner (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Graser, Marc (March 26, 2009). "Marvel's hiring writers". Variety. Archived from the original on January 21, 2014. Retrieved March 27, 2009.
  3. ^ a b O'Keefe, Meghan (February 26, 2021). "'WandaVision' Post-Credits Scene Explained: Who Is White Vision?". Decider. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Boone, John (March 10, 2021). "'WandaVision' Creator on Agatha's Master Plan, That Ralph Bohner Reveal and White Vision (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Paige, Rachel (March 5, 2021). "'WandaVision': Paul Bettany Explains What It Was Like to Play Two Visions". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 26, 2021). "'WandaVision' Head Writer Jac Schaeffer Sets Overall Deal With Marvel Studios, 20th Television". Variety. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c d Dominguez, Noah (October 27, 2022). "Report: Paul Bettany's Vision to Star in His Own Disney+ MCU Series". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d Andreeva, Nellie (October 28, 2022). "Vision Series Starring Paul Bettany In Works At Marvel Studios For Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  9. ^ Couch, Aaron (October 28, 2022). "Vision TV Show in the Works With 'WandaVision' Head Writer". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 29, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (October 28, 2022). "Vision Spinoff Series in Development at Disney+". Variety. Archived from the original on October 29, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Joseph, André (March 20, 2023). "Marvel's Vision Quest Taps Writers Intimately Familiar With Bettany's MCU Character". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "Eileen Shim – WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  13. ^ Kit, Borys (October 11, 2023). "'Daredevil' Hits Reset Button as Marvel Overhauls Its TV Business". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  14. ^ Porter, Rick (May 22, 2024). "Marvel Resurrects Vision (Again) for Disney+ Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  15. ^ Browski, Rich (April 4, 2024). "Production Weekly – Issue 1396 – Thursday, April 4, 2024 / 1649 Listings – 35 Pages". Production Weekly. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Dick, Jeremy (April 28, 2024). "Marvel Series on Disney+ Gets Encouraging Update After Reported Cancelation". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.

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