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New Marvel star Ruaridh Mollica hopes fans accept his Scottish accent
Scottish actor Ruaridh Mollica joins the Marvel universe as a new star; so far, no fan has filed a single complaint about his voice.
On air: Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger on Weekend EditionPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “I hope Marvel fans accept my Scottish accent, says new star Ruaridh Mollica”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 8:49 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Vera Bullock and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Scottish, Marvel.
- BBN covered this story before: Cardiff-accent Marvel villain draws fan reaction ahead of VisionQuest (October 15).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRuaridh Mollica, a new face in the Marvel universe, says he hopes fans accept his Scottish accent, the BBC reports.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe is worried about it already, Hank, and I want to hold him. Nobody has said one word against the accent.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo he has pre-apologized to millions of strangers for a complaint that does not exist.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI prefer to call it a thoughtful early welcome speech, delivered to the entire fandom at once.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSeven. The feud is entirely hypothetical.
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The story so far
- Marvel's 'VisionQuest' gets mixed reviews for lacking emotional depth · Variety
- Marvel's 'VisionQuest' is premiering early, and here is where to watch · New York Post
- VisionQuest is probably the last big, weird Marvel TV series · Substack
- Paramount+ Highland drama 'Laird' rounds out its cast · Variety
- Marvel fans to meet Welsh villain with Cardiff accent · BBC
- Cardiff-accent Marvel villain draws fan reaction ahead of VisionQuest · BBC
- New Marvel star Ruaridh Mollica hopes fans accept his Scottish accent (this story)
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