Casting for Fantastic 4 has stalled due to a cast strike, but it looks like Marvel recently found a candidate for the role of Reed Richards, aka “Mr. Fantastic”: Matt Smith. Known for his roles in House of the Dragon and Doctor Whobut also for films like Last Night in Soho The English actor could become the leader of the historical Marvel group as soon as the SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved.
Fantastic 4, Matt Smith could be the next Reed Richards (aka Mister Fantastic)
According to Daniel Richtman, a movie insider who shared the information with ComicBookMovie.com, Marvel offered Smith the role of Reed Richards shortly before the SAG-AFTRA strike began. Smith has already worked in the Marvel world in Morbius, which, however, is not part of the MCU (although anything is possible with the Multiverse).
There used to be rumors about Adam Driver as a possible interpreter of Mister Fantastic. However, it seems that Driver did not see himself in the character as he was written. In addition, some fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have supported John Krasinski for the role, after his appearance as a variant in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Other Appropriate Names: Penn Badgley and Dev Patel.
Speculation will surely continue until Marvel Studios officially announces the four actors chosen to create the new Fantastic Four. For the role of Sue Storm we’re talking about margot robbie, barbie star or Vanessa Kirby Mission Impossible 8.
With regard to Thingthere were rumors Mila Kunis and David Diggs, a detail that suggests that all possibilities remain open. Bye Austin Butler and Paul Mescal they could play the Human Torch. However, keep in mind that these are just rumors. The cast could be completely different.
We’ll have to wait until May 2, 2025 to see the director’s film Matt Shakman (known for his work on WandaVision), with Josh Friedman (known from the Avatar franchise and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) to the script. Filming must start early. at the beginning of 2024. Assuming writers’ and actors’ strikes are allowed.