Brace yourselves, Marvel fans—the MCU is about to get a seriously queer upgrade.
Fresh off the press is the casting of Ruaridh Mollica, a 25-year-old rising star, in the forthcoming Vision series on Disney+.
While details remain hush-hush, rumor has it Mollica is playing a character named Tucker, and the fandom already has one collective eyebrow raised: Could Tucker actually be Tommy Maximoff in disguise?
A (Speedy) Family Connection
If you’ve been keeping up with Marvel’s Phase 4/5 mania, you’ll recall that in WandaVision and Agatha All Along, twin brothers Billy (played by Joe Locke) and Tommy remain pivotal to Wanda’s story—and a major fandom fave.
Billy’s rumored to star in the Vision show, which means fans are living for the idea that Mollica’s “Tucker” is actually the newly resurrected, slightly rebellious Tommy.
In the comics, Billy grows up to be Wiccan, while Tommy becomes Speed—and yes, both are proudly queer.
If the MCU is truly bringing Tommy’s bisexual side front and center, sign us up for all the squeals!
Queer Actor, Queer Role (We Hope)
Behind the scenes, what’s making hearts flutter is Mollica’s own queer identity.
Fresh off the 2024 indie film Sebastian, where he portrayed a gay sex worker on a self-discovery journey, Mollica has spoken candidly about his own blossoming sexuality.
“My queerness feels like a journey I’m still on,” he told Queerty in a 2024 interview, revealing that playing intimate, nuanced roles helped him realize, “Oh actually, I like men as well.”
With that background, the possibility of him bringing to life an equally queer character in the MCU has fans chanting “Representation matters!”
Because, let’s be honest, seeing an actual queer actor play an openly (or soon-to-be) queer superhero is exactly the kind of inclusive step Marvel stans have been craving.
A Tale of Two Brothers
Should it all pan out, we’d get Mollica’s Tommy (a.k.a. Speed) side by side with Joe Locke’s Billy (a.k.a. Wiccan).
The comedic potential? Endless. The cuteness factor? Off the charts. And the chance to see two up-and-coming queer actors in a big-budget Marvel production is basically a Pride parade come to life.
Let’s also remember: Billy and Tommy are the children of Wanda Maximoff, so the drama—and the magical shenanigans—just keep intensifying.
Marvel’s Big Queer Leap
Until now, the MCU’s approach to LGBTQ+ characters has been more easter egg than main storyline.
But with Disney+ expansions and a growing appetite for full-blown queer representation, it’s only a matter of time before that rainbow paves a path for more central, out-and-proud heroes.
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If Mollica is indeed playing the bisexual Speed, it signals that Marvel wants to crank open that door—and let in the entire Pride float.
What’s Next?
We’re still waiting for official confirmations and more plot details about Vision, but you can practically hear the clock ticking.
Meanwhile, Ruaridh Mollica’s star is on a steep rise.
Ever since Sebastian drew praise for its raw look at a gay sex worker’s life—and Mollica’s authentic portrayal—industry watchers have pegged him as one to watch.
Now, with one foot in the Marvel Universe, his rocket’s about to ignite.
So, keep your eyes peeled for any mention of “Tommy” (or “Speed”) in upcoming cast announcements.
Until then, watch Sebastian for a glimpse of Mollica’s dramatic flair and cross your fingers for an official reveal.
Because if the next generation of Marvel heroes is shaping up to be this queer, we can only imagine the unstoppable power (and yes, cuteness overload) coming our way.
Stay tuned, darlings, because the Marvel Cinematic Universe might be about to give us the best gift since Wanda first conjured those twins.
And this time, the possibility for queer representation is running at super speed!
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