EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Studios’ ‘Vision Quest’ Set To Introduce Jocasta

Vision Quest continues to expand its cast of cybernetic characters and is set to introduce a version of Jocasta. The character has been cast but the identity of the actress is being kept under wraps.

Casting details for the character indicate that Marvel Studios was looking to cast a black actress in her 40s-60s for the role. The actress’ age indicates this is likely to make her a contemporary to James Spader’s Ultron, a character set to have a major role in the upcoming series. Jocasta is described as being cunning, powerful, determined, and motivated by revenge. 

The description for the character could hint at a possible past history for Ultron and Jocasta. The circumstances surrounding Ultron’s return are currently unknown and the character could have been rebuilt years prior to his return in this series. This would allow him time to create Jocasta and allow for them to have an existing relationship prior to the start of the series.

Jocasta was created by Jim Shooter and George Perez in 1977 and debuted in The Avengers (1963) #162. Jocasta was built by Ultron to be his bride, in similar fashion to Frankenstein. Her programming was modeled off of Janet Pym’s brain patterns and Ultron attempted to bring Jocasta to life by draining Janet’s life force. The plan was thwarted by the Avengers and Jocasta’s body was confiscated by Hank Pym who eventually brought her to “life.” Since her debut, the character has been a recurring member of the Avengers.

Vision Quest is currently shooting in London and is expected to wrap filming in June of this year. The series was created by Terry Matalas who is also showrunning, producing, and directing. Paul Bettany returns as the titular character and is joined by returning Marvel actors, James Spader as Ultron and Faran Tahir as Raza. Ruaridh Mollica and Todd Stashwick have also been cast in undisclosed roles.

Vision Quest is expected to premiere in 2026 on Disney+ as a part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.