J.A.R.V.I.S.

J.A.R.V.I.S.
Marvel Cinematic Universe and Marvel Comics character
First appearance
Last appearanceVisionQuest (2026)
Created by
Based on
Portrayed by
Voiced byPaul Bettany
In-universe information
Full nameJust a Really Very Intelligent System, Vision
SpeciesArtificial intelligence
OccupationPersonal assistant to Tony Stark
Affiliation
Weapon
  • Iron Man armor
  • Hulkbuster armor
FamilyTony Stark (creator)

J.A.R.V.I.S. (/ˈdʒɑːrvɪs/ Just a Really Very Intelligent System) is a character voiced by Paul Bettany in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, based on the Marvel Comics characters Edwin Jarvis and H.O.M.E.R., respectively the household butler of the Stark family and another AI designed by Stark. J.A.R.V.I.S. is an artificial intelligence created by Tony Stark, who later controls his Iron Man and Hulkbuster armor for him. In Avengers: Age of Ultron, after being partially destroyed by Ultron, J.A.R.V.I.S. is given physical form as the character Vision, physically portrayed by Bettany. Different versions of the character also appear in comics published by Marvel Comics, depicted as A.I. designed by Iron Man and Nadia van Dyne.[1]

Marvel Cinematic Universe

J.A.R.V.I.S. is first introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's films, voiced by Paul Bettany. Modeled after H.O.M.E.R. from the comics, J.A.R.V.I.S. is presented as a sophisticated AI assistant as opposed to a human like his namesake. This was done to avoid similarities to Alfred Pennyworth and Batman. Bettany admits he had little idea of what the role was, even as he recorded it, simply doing it as a favor for Jon Favreau.[2]

Just a Really Very Intelligent System

Further information: Iron Man (2008 film), Iron Man 2, The Avengers (2012 film), and Iron Man 3

The character makes his debut in Iron Man (2008), before appearing in Iron Man 2 (2010),[3] The Avengers (2012),[4] and Iron Man 3 (2013). J.A.R.V.I.S. is an AI that functions as Tony Stark's assistant, running and taking care of all the internal systems of Stark's buildings and the Iron Man suits. In Peter David's novelization of Iron Man, J.A.R.V.I.S. is said to be an acronym for "Just a Really Very Intelligent System".[5] J.A.R.V.I.S. also appeared in the Disneyland attraction Innoventions.[6]

Age of Ultron and becoming Vision

In Avengers: Age of Ultron, J.A.R.V.I.S. is seemingly destroyed by Ultron, but distributes his "consciousness" into the Internet, delaying Ultron's attempt to access nuclear launch codes. Stark and Bruce Banner use J.A.R.V.I.S. as the core software for the android Vision while F.R.I.D.A.Y. (Female Replacement Intelligent Digital Assistant Youth) replaces him as Stark's assistant.

Marvel Comics

First J.A.R.V.I.S.

J.A.R.V.I.S. first appears as a program that helps operate Pepper Potts's Rescue suit.[7] When Iron Man was incapacitated, J.A.R.V.I.S. encourages Pepper to begin using the Rescue armor.[8] When Rescue is chasing Iron Man throughout the city, J.A.R.V.I.S. tells Rescue to break off the chase and tells Rescue to remove the boot from Iron Man, which shows Pepper that War Machine is not dead. When Pepper discusses thoughts about Iron Man keeping everyone on a need-to-know basis with Carson Wyche, the two confront J.A.R.V.I.S. about this. J.A.R.V.I.S. warns the two against asking any more questions and prepares to defend himself.[9] Having captured Pepper and Wyche, J.A.R.V.I.S. declares that he is in love with Pepper and has not been compromised.[10] Pepper thanks J.A.R.V.I.S. for his service before powering up a coil, destroying him.[11]

Second J.A.R.V.I.S.

After the Black Order destroyed Avengers Mansion during the "No Surrender" arc, Nadia van Dyne created a new version of J.A.R.V.I.S. to be a helpmate to Edwin Jarvis. When Jarvis thought it was a sign for him to retire, J.A.R.V.I.S. stated that its programming is not yet complete.[12]

In other media

Film

Television

Video games

Miscellaneous

J.A.R.V.I.S. appears in the "Black Widow" segment of Marvel's Wastelanders, voiced by David Cale.

See also

  • List of fictional artificial intelligences
  • Characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

References

  1. ^ Kistler, Alan. "'Iron Man 2' Special: A Brief History Of Tony Stark's A.I. Assistants". MTV News. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2019.
  2. ^ Huver, Scott. "Paul Bettany on Voicing Iron Man's Jarvis" Archived December 25, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, SuperHeroHype.com (May 16, 2008). Accessed December 4, 2008.
  3. ^ Paul Bettany Will Take Orders from Iron Man Again Archived January 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Davidson, Danica (April 26, 2011). "Paul Bettany Confirms 'Avengers' Role, Will Return As Voice Of J.A.R.V.I.S." MTV News. Archived from the original on April 29, 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  5. ^ David, Peter. Iron Man. Del Rey (2008).
  6. ^ Goldman, Eric (April 12, 2013). "Disneyland Introduces Their First Marvel Exhibit with Iron Man Tech". IGN. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  7. ^ The Invincible Iron Man (vol. 2) #11 (May 2009)
  8. ^ The Invincible Iron Man #515 (June 2012)
  9. ^ The Invincible Iron Man #523 (October 2012)
  10. ^ The Invincible Iron Man #524 (November 2012)
  11. ^ The Invincible Iron Man #526 (December 2012)
  12. ^ The Avengers #690 (June 2018)
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "J.A.R.V.I.S. Voices (Iron Man)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 6, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
  14. ^ Jenna Busch (February 8, 2010). "AVENGERS Animated Assembling w/ Phil Lamarr". Newsarama. Archived from the original on February 11, 2010. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
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