# VisionQuest's Ultron: Fear or Family?

> Ultron's human form in VisionQuest sparks debate over his threat to humanity.
- Title: VisionQuest's Ultron: Fear or Family? · AV Club | Shortify
- Summary: Ultron's human form in VisionQuest sparks debate over his threat to humanity. VisionQuest's Ultron, played by James Spader, retains his threat of human…
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- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/visionquest-ultron-james-spader-avengers-disney-plus
- Read time: 1 min
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## Ultron's Origin
Ultron debuted in Avengers: Age Of Ultron as a rogue AI created by Tony Stark.

> I had to kill the other guy
## VisionQuest's Ultron
VisionQuest portrays Ultron as a bearded, fedora-wearing human played by James Spader.

> Mazel tov! It’s a boy
## Ultron's Belief
Ultron retains his belief in humanity's extinction but now acts as a grandfatherly figure.

> I would like to point out, [Ultron] mentions in the first episode that burning all of humanity to ash is on the table
## Showrunner's View
Terry Matalas says Ultron's human form doesn't undermine his threat to humanity.

> In a word, "No," the showrunner tells The A.V. Club
## Ultron's Family
Ultron suspects Thomas is a son created by Wanda Maximoff through her witchy hex.

> Mazel tov! It’s a boy
## What's Next
VisionQuest will release six more episodes over the next four Wednesdays on Disney+.

> You’ll just have to wait and see
## Key takeaway

VisionQuest's Ultron, played by James Spader, retains his threat of human extinction but now acts as a grandfatherly figure.