The most-awaited casting update for Marvel‘s ‘Fantastic Four‘ reboot has arrived. According to /Film, Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian, The Last of Us) has signed to play the role of Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic. The working title for the film is reportedly ‘Blue Moon.’ Director Matt Shakman is currently in pre-production on ‘Fantastic Four’ at Pinewood Studios in England. The filming is set to begin in early 2024.
Following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, the cast announcement for the ‘Fantastic Four’ team is expected soon. The rumored cast includes Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Jake Gyllenhaal as Mister Fantastic, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Thing. However, no contracts for the film have been signed yet.
Directed by Shakman and Cameron Squires, known for ‘WandaVision‘ and ‘Agatha: Darkhold Diaries,’ will co-write the script for ‘Fantastic Four’ with Josh Friedman.
Galactus is the Main Villain in the New ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie
In Fantastic Four, Galactus is confirmed as the main villain, and Antonio Banderas was offered the role a few months ago, but now Javier Bardem is reportedly being eyed. In Marvel Comics, Galactus is a powerful cosmic character known for consuming planets to survive. He’s not a traditional villain but a force of nature, often appearing in stories involving characters like the Fantastic Four.
Fantastic Four Reboot Film Won’t Start with Origin Story, Says Kevin Feige
According to Marvel President Kevin Feige, the Fantastic Four film will not have an origin story. He said (via THR), “A lot of people know this origin story. A lot of people know the basics. How do we take that and bring something that they’ve never seen before?” Feige added, “We’ve set a very high bar for ourselves with bringing that to the screen.”
In Marvel Comics, the Fantastic Four team consists of four members: Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards), the Invisible Woman (Susan Storm), the Human Torch (Johnny Storm), and the Thing (Ben Grimm). They got superpowers after being exposed to cosmic rays during a space mission, which granted them extraordinary abilities. Mr. Fantastic gained the power to stretch his body to incredible lengths; the Invisible Woman can render herself and others invisible; the Human Torch can control and generate fire; and the Thing possesses superhuman strength and a durable rocky exterior.
Produced by Kevin Feige, Grant Curtis, and Nick Pepin. ‘Fantastic Four’ hits theaters on May 2, 2025.
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