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AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON doesn’t hit theaters until May 1, 2015, but we’ve already seen a few images that have appropriately helped build hype for the highly-anticipated sequel. One of the more mysterious characters in the film is The Vision played by Paul Bettany (who has also been the voice of Jarvis in the IRON MAN films), the new android member of the team. Don’t know much about The Vision? Here’s a Wikipedia link for ya to read up on. So far the only solid look we’ve had of The Vision was from behind on the San Diego Comic-Con 2014 promotional posters handed out at the Marvel booth. Here’s a closeup of that image:
A few days ago the following image hit Instagram of a fan posing in front of an official Marvel banner for the film, which is the first licensed piece of art to show The Vision front and center. Check that out here:
But now, thanks to Sideshow Collectibles, we’ve got a much better idea of what to expect from the look of the character. Sideshow has released this promotional poster image of The Vision concept art, and we’d imagine if this is being released officially it’s more than likely the final look of the character for the film. Granted, this is just concept art, but if the past has taught us anything it’s that these concept art images usually are very screen accurate. Take a look for yourself and tell us what you think.
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This is obviously playing up the more robotic aspects of the character, but the look is very appealing to us. Bettany has said he was actually wearing a suit on screen, complete with a cape, and that it’s extremely uncomfortable (as in “warm”). AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, James Spader, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, and Thomas Kretschmann. Like what ya see? Tell us in the comments below.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
Interesting video. The floating ashes remind me of the beginning of the first promotional video released from DC Universe Online, which showed the “Twilight of the Super Heroes” that led to the game’s plot.
I’m very familiar with Ultron, but I have to wonder what a newbie to the Marvel Universe (comics and cinematic) would think of a killer robot called Ultron.
Part of me is glad that Marvel still embraces a lot of the crazy charm that came from the 60’s work, but one has to wonder if that will work for modern audiences.
Personally, I say, “Bring it and don’t forget the Kirby Krackle!”