Marvel is reportedly set to resurrect a villain from the very first installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — *Iron Man* — in the upcoming *Vision Quest* series. According to Deadline, actor Faran Tahir will reprise his role as Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar, the leader of an Afghan terrorist group who played a key role in Tony Stark’s captivity during the film’s opening scenes. This marks his return nearly two decades after his initial appearance.

In the 2008 blockbuster, Raza was the ruthless head of a terrorist faction that held Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark hostage in a cave, only to later be betrayed by Obadiah Stane (played by Jeff Bridges). Since then, the character has remained absent from the MCU, with the exception of a subtle reference in Phase 4. While initially appearing as a generic terrorist leader, Raza's organization was later tied to the *Ten Rings*, a deeper MCU lore element further explored in *Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings* (2021).

As a result, Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar has since been retroactively recognized as a high-ranking commander within the Ten Rings operating in Afghanistan. With *Shang-Chi* leaving room for future expansion of the group’s narrative, it seems plausible that *Vision Quest* may explore this connection through Raza’s reappearance.

A Nostalgic MCU Comeback

Much like how *Deadpool & Wolverine* revisited forgotten corners of the former Fox Marvel universe, *Vision Quest* might do the same with overlooked elements of the official MCU. In fact, James Spader is also rumored to reappear as Ultron — his first time back since *Avengers: Age of Ultron* (2015) — although details about the series remain scarce.

The inclusion of Raza not only serves as a nostalgic callback to the MCU’s origins but could also hint at broader storytelling ambitions for the *Vision Quest* series. As fans eagerly await more information, one thing is clear: Marvel is dusting off some old chapters to write new ones.