The first family of superheroes from the House of Ideas is finally integrated into its cinematographic universe. That search to find the perfect room that embodies Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ben Grimm/The Mole, however, it has not been exactly easy either, in the midst of the strikes in Hollywood and with greater care from Disney in the finances of its future projects . But the end of the line is on the horizon. We would soon meet the cast of The Fantastic Four (Fantastic Four) from Marvel Studios.
After two film versions with mixed results – and let’s not talk about the live-action which Bernd Eichinger produced solely to retain the rights to the characters in 1994—, Kevin Feige and director Matt Shakman (WandaVision) have on their hands the complex task of choosing the best possible group of actors for a team that will be the cornerstone of the MCU from now on.
A story that also promises to be “different from anything you’ve seen before” with the Fantastic Four and in Marvel, in the words of Shakman. “We are doing things very differently from a story point of view and filmmaking approach, which really fit the material.”
What do we know so far about the possible distribution of The Fantastic Four? Next, we tell you which are the names that sound the most powerful:
The cast of Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four
Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
The only name to be reported by reputable media in the United States. In accordance with deadline, Pedro Pascal is in talks to lead the Fantastic Four cast as Reed Richards. Although the deal is still far from being closed, its sources indicate that negotiations are on the right track. That includes readjustments in the agenda of the Chilean actor, who will have very busy months with Gladiator 2, Weapons and the second season of The Last Of Us.
We also remember the sought-after 48-year-old actor for his participation in series such as Game of Thrones, Narcos either The Mandalorian. Additionally, she appeared in films such as Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), wonder woman 1984 (2020) and The weight of talent (2022).
What other names were rumored for the role? Adam Driver, Jake Gyllenhaal, Matt Smith, Penn Badgley, Christopher Abbott, Jamie Dornan, Diego Luna, among others.
Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm/Invisible Woman
The most curious thing about the report about Pedro Pascal is that the film The Fantastic Four of the MCU would have Sue Storm as its true protagonist. Something they have agreed on insiders over the months is that choosing this role was key: this way they would train the rest of the team around the chosen actress. So who tops the list of favorites? Rumors suggest that the role belongs to Vanessa Kirby.
“I don’t know, you’ll have to ask them. [Marvel Studios]”, answered recently asked if she will play the Invisible Woman during the premiere of Napoleon. “I would be very honored to join them.”
The British actress has forged a successful career over the last decade in theater, television and film. We have seen her as Princess Margaret in the series The Crown; Hattie Shaw in Fast and Furious: Hobbs & Shaw (2019); Empress Josephine in Napoleon (2023) and as Alanna Mistopolis, aka White Widow, in the saga Mission Impossible. Additionally, she has an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for Fragments of a woman (2020), by Kornél Mundruczó.
What other names were rumored for the role? Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Allison Williams, Jodie Comer, among others.
Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch
From now on, the following names that we will mention come from sources of Jeff Sneider, renowned insider who previously worked for media outlets such as Variety either The Wrap. Their record is quite respectable when it comes to putting these exclusives on the table.
For Johnny Storm, a role previously played in the movies by Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan, the choice would be Joseph Quinn. Certainly, it is not difficult to imagine the British actor who played Eddie Munson in this role. Stranger Thing. He appears in BBC miniseries such as Dickensian, The Miserables and Strikeand tapes like Operation Overlord (2018) or the next A Quiet Place: Day One (2024).
What other names were rumored for the role? Paul Mescal, Austin Butler, Zac Efron, Joe Keery, among others.
Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Mole
The role in which Marvel Studios supposedly had the most openness in terms of ethical and even gender diversity – as long as the character’s Jewish ancestry was respected – would be left in the hands of Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The American actor is no stranger to comic book productions, after appearing as David Lieberman / Micro in The Punisher for Netflix. Among her most memorable roles we have Desi Harperin from GirlsArvel Skeen AndorRichie Jerimovich Bear and Gary from do me the favor (2023).
What other names were rumored for the role? Daveed Diggs, Mila Kunis.
Javier Bardem as Galactus
We close this account of the possible cast with one of the most iconic villains of the Fantastic Four and who would be the main antagonist of this installment. According to Jeff Sneider, Javier Bardem is being eyed to play Galactus. However, there could be a scheduling conflict given your commitments to Apexa film about Formula 1 by Joseph Kosinski.
The Spanish actor took home the Oscar for supporting actor for the psychopath Anton Chigurh in No place for wimps (2007). During his career he has worked with filmmakers such as Pedro Almodóvar, Ridley Scott, Denis Villeneuve, Darren Aronofsky, Asghar Farhadi, Woody Allen, Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Sam Mendes, among many others. His most commercial projects include 007: Operation Skyfall (2012), Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge (2017), Dune (2021) and The little Mermaid (2023).
What other names were rumored for the role? Antonio Banderas.