Todd Stashwick debuts as Paladin in Marvel’s VisionQuest

Todd Stashwick makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Paladin, a bounty hunter introduced in the series VisionQuest. The character arrives in the pilot episode, titled "No Strings," following a failed ambush on Vision that results in the death of a character named Fiona. Paladin immediately kills the sniper responsible for the ambush and enforces a personal code of conduct that prohibits civilian casualties.

First Live-Action Appearance

This marks the character's first live-action appearance. In the comics, Paladin is a mysterious hired gun possessing enhanced strength, speed, durability, and reflexes. The series reveals that the individual portrayed by Stashwick is the latest in a long line of bounty hunters who have used the codename, granting him access to all the resources and knowledge the Paladin line has collected over time.

Paladin is hired by a mysterious Client to capture Vision. The show frames him as a figure who calls himself righteous while working for the highest bidder and taking hostages when necessary. He is trained in every art and weapon, demonstrating precision and discipline during his pursuit.

Confrontation at Saint Mabyns

In the second episode, "Theseus," Paladin uncovers that a character named Tommy is alive. He reaches Tommy first and holds him at Saint Mabyns, turning the search into a rescue problem before Vision can catch up. The confrontation escalates into a physical fight where Paladin critically wounds Vision with adamantium shotgun rounds. The weapon subsequently jams, allowing Vision to send Paladin flying. Despite the setback, the sequence establishes Paladin as a dangerous threat capable of nearly completing the job in a single pass.