VisionQuest Star Ruaridh Mollica Confirms Younger Avengers Comics Connection

During a recent conversation with Collider's Maggie Lovitt at New York Comic Con 2026, actor Ruaridh Mollica discussed joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in VisionQuest. Mollica reflected on his first-ever convention experience and shared insights into portraying Thomas Shepherd, an orphaned grifter in London who longs for family while experiencing mysterious visions of Vision and Wanda. He detailed working with showrunner Terry Matalas to explore the show's father-son dynamic and described how his bond with co-star Paul Bettany naturally evolved off screen. Additionally, he revealed the melancholic playlist featuring Elliott Smith, early Radiohead, and the Pixies that helped him capture Tommy's emotional state, as well as his preparation using the Young Avengers comics. #mcu #marvel #visionquest #ruaridhmollica #nycc2026 For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   / collider     / collider     / collider