We are slowly inching towards the release window of Matt Shakman’s Fantastic Four. Yet, we have no idea about the film’s cast. After months of speculation and rumours, several media reports confirmed that Margot Robbie and Adam Driver opted out of the film in late June this year. Speaking of rumours, another eye-catching rumour has surfaced online that may change the film entirely if it turns true. It is about the protagonist of Marvel’s first family in the upcoming MCU entry. If you think that the forthcoming reboot will revolve more around Reed Richards, aka Mr Fantastic, you may get proven wrong in future.
According to a prominent insider, DanielRPK, Sue Storm, aka The Invisible Woman, will be the lead character in the MCU’s reboot of Fantastic Four. Several reports have disclosed that Marvel Studios wanted to cast the character first and then cast actors for other characters: Mr Fantastic, Human Torch, and The Thing. Disney is yet to confirm this rumour.
Sue Storm will reportedly be the lead in Matt Shakman’s ‘FANTASTIC FOUR’.
It was previously reported that Marvel would focus on casting her first, then build the rest of the team around her.
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— Fantastic Four Updates (@F4Update) August 2, 2023
With Sue Storm taking centre stage in the upcoming reboot, who will portray the character is still unknown. After Robbie’s name got dropped, insiders turned their attention to Vanessa Kirby, who was recently seen in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’. Moreover, rumours about Marvel Studios looking to cast a ‘Dakota Johnson type’ actress for the role of Sue Storm have also emerged online.
Rebecca Staab first portrayed Sue Storm in the unreleased 1994 film, The Fantastic Four. After that, Jessica Alba played the character in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), and Kate Mara in the rebooted Fantastic Four (2015). You can stream all these movies on Disney+ Hotstar.
Helmed by Matt Shakman, MCU’s Fantastic Four will come out on May 2, 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.
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