Hold onto your popcorn, folks! Pakistani-American actor Faran Tahir is about to make Marvel a lot more spicy. The Iron Man alum is stepping back into his villain shoes as Raza, the leader of the Ten Rings gang, in upcoming Disney+ series Vision Quest (which is a WandaVision).
Let’s be real:—it’s a full-on power move.
According to Vanity Fair, Tahir is reprising his role from Iron Man (yes, that Iron Man, where the MCU all began) to wreak havoc once again. Raza isn’t your run-of-the-mill bad guy—he’s a schemer, a leader, and the kind of villain we love to hate. With Tahir’s intense screen presence, expect this baddie to be nothing short of iconic.
Resurrecting Tahir’s character nearly 20 years after he first appeared will mark the longest gap between appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to date
The man’s Hollywood resumé is no joke. From Star Trek to Elysium, and TV hits like 24 and Scandal, Tahir’s been quietly slaying it for years. Back home in Pakistan, he recently turned heads in Umro Ayyar, a fantasy epic that proved he’s just as comfortable in magical, desi landscapes as he is on futuristic starships. The guy doesn’t just act; he dominates every genre he touches.
But let’s not forget what makes this news extra sweet: representation. Tahir brings serious desi energy to one of the biggest franchises on the planet. Marvel continues to sprinkle in stories that feel more inclusive (finally).
Case in point: Ms. Marvel. Disney+ gave us Kamala Khan, Marvel’s first Muslim superhero, and she came in swinging—figuratively and literally. Created by Sana Amanat and Bisha K. Ali, the series didn’t just spotlight a relatable desi teen juggling family drama and superhero duties—it also brought major Pakistani talent behind the camera. Oscar-winner Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and a stacked director lineup, including Meera Menon and Adil & Bilall of Bad Boys for Life, made sure Kamala’s story hit all the right notes.
So what does this mean for Vision Quest? Well, it’s shaping up to be a wild ride. We’ve got familiar MCU faces, a plot that’s still under wraps (ugh, Marvel and their secrets), and Faran Tahir taking the villain game to the next level. And let’s not pretend we’re not hyped for a desi actor stealing scenes and giving the hero a run for their money.
The series is expected to drop later this year, but honestly, we’re already counting down. Whether it’s battling superheroes or repping South Asian excellence on a global stage, Faran Tahir is proving he’s not just part of the story—he is the story.
