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

By IsabellaMar 22,2025

Marvel is bringing back a villain from the very first MCU film, Iron Man, for its upcoming series, Vision Quest. Faran Tahir will reprise his role as Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar, the leader of the Afghan terrorist group that held Tony Stark captive in the film's opening sequence. This marks a return for the character almost two decades after his initial appearance. Similar to Samuel Sterns' reappearance in Captain America: Brave New World, this unexpected return adds another layer to the MCU's ever-expanding narrative. While Vision Quest, starring Paul Bettany as White Vision, currently lacks a release date, the inclusion of Hamidmi al-Wazar promises an intriguing development.

Faran Tahir in 2008. Image credit: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.

Initially portrayed as the head of a generic terrorist group, Hamidmi al-Wazar's backstory was significantly enriched in Phase 4. His group was later revealed to be connected to the Ten Rings, a revelation initially subtle but significantly expanded upon in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. This retroactive connection establishes Hamidmi al-Wazar as a Ten Rings commander, potentially linking Vision Quest to the events of Shang-Chi.

However, the show might also delve into the more unusual aspects of the MCU's past, similar to Deadpool & Wolverine's exploration of the abandoned Fox Marvel universe. The return of James Spader as Ultron further adds to the mystery surrounding Vision Quest, leaving fans eager for more details about this intriguing project.

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