{
  "id": 906465,
  "title": "First Look at James Spader as Ultron in VisionQuest Shown at D23",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/first-look-at-james-spader-as-ultron-in-visionquest-shown-at-d23",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-14T19:26:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/first-look-at-james-spader-as-ultron-in-visionquest-shown-at-d23"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marvel unveiled James Spader as Ultron in the upcoming Disney+ series VisionQuest at D23, along with other intriguing details. Fans spotted a TV screen framed like a painting among Marvel's exhibits, which confirmed the artwork. The mural depicts Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch, engulfed in flames, accompanied by glimpses of Ultron from the 2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron and Spader's portrayal. This sparked speculation among fans about a potential \"human\" side to the character and whether he might assume a human form rather than his usual robotic self. Another image on the screen featured White Vision, played by Paul Bettany, holding a Vision Today newspaper, presumably with headlines like \"weather warnings... for the third time this year\" and a \"jewel thief\" committing further crimes. The Human Torch, known in the MCU as an easter egg in Captain America: The First Avenger, was first spotted as an easter egg in Captain America: The First Avenger. According to VisionQuest creator Terry Matalas, the show will focus on the Marvel AIs, featuring Spader's return as Ultron in a unique way.",
  "summary": "Marvel gave fans a first look at James Spader as Ultron in VisionQuest, as well as a few other tidbits in a special teaser spotted on the Anaheim Convention Center floor at D23.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IGN",
        "title": "Marvel Studios Reveal Debut VisionQuest Trailer, James Spader's Ultron Shown in Human Form",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/marvel-studios-reveal-debut-visionquest-trailer-james-spaders-ultron",
        "published": "2026-08-15T04:05:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}