Marvel Studios revealed its cast for the eagerly awaited “The Fantastic Four” reboot on Valentine’s Day, sparking excitement.
Variety reports that Pedro Pascal is cast as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (the Thing).
The film, part of MCU’s Phase 5, is slated for a July 25, 2025 release.
IGN highlighted a poster featuring the cast, H.E.R.B.I.E., and Moss-Bachrach’s pre-transformation Ben Grimm.
Speculation from November 2023 about Pascal’s role has now been confirmed.
Forbes delves into the cast’s backgrounds. Pascal expressed his excitement about playing Richards on Instagram. Kirby looks forward to portraying Sue Storm, praising the role in a Variety interview. Quinn, known for “Stranger Things,” hinted at his MCU role with a “Fantastic” Instagram post. Moss-Bachrach, celebrated for “The Punisher” and “Girls,” also shared his enthusiasm online.
This iteration, the third film adaptation of “The Fantastic Four,” follows Disney’s acquisition of rights from Fox in 2019.
While the plot is secretive, anticipation for Dr. Doom’s casting grows.
Marvel’s casting aims to introduce iconic characters, renewing the MCU’s lineup post-Rogers and Stark exits.
