Casting for MCU's Fantastic Four Reportedly Begins Soon

According to reports, plans for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four reboot will soon begin casting the iconic team for a Phase 6 movie.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four reboot will reportedly begin casting the iconic team soon. With the development of the Multiverse Saga, the MCU is preparing to introduce one of the most iconic teams in Marvel Comics. After more than a decade at 21st Century Fox before the rights returned to Marvel Studios, a new Fantastic Four series is in the works. It's been a long time for Marvel's first family, as various heroes spend their time in the MCU. WandaVision director Matt Shakman will helm the highly anticipated reboot.

So far, many details about the MCU's take on the Fantastic Four have been kept under wraps. However, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige emphasized that the team will have a huge impact on the future development of the MCU.

While the film won’t shoot till top of 24, word around town is the Marvel will begin gearing up casting process of F4 this month. No names rumored for now but the belief is the focus will be casting Sue Storm first and building out the rest of team after she is set. Stay Tuned— Justin Kroll (@krolljvar) February 16, 2023

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With the Fantastic Four reboot scheduled for release in 2025, production is expected to begin in 2024. But before that, casting has to happen, and it appears the search for these four icons is about to begin. According to Deadline reporter Justin Kroll, Marvel Studios intends to cast Sue Storm first and then other actors. The team revolves around who takes the role of the Invisible Woman. Currently, Marvel Studios has not commented on the casting report for the Fantastic Four.

What We Know About MCU's Fantastic Four Casting

According to Feige, the MCU's vision of the Fantastic Four was set when the Fantastic Four appeared on the big screen. While it will be a reboot, Feige clarified that the Marvel Studios project won't be an original story. So far, no age range has been clarified regarding this incarnation of the Fantastic Four.

Although John Krasinski played Reed Richards in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, don't expect him to return to Mister Fantastic. After fans had been suggesting Krasinski as Reed for years, Feige decided to implement the idea as an interesting one-off in the Doctor Strange franchise. However, the plan never had him playing Earth-616's version of the Fantastic Four heroes. With Shackman tapped as the reboot's director, he'll now begin putting together his own Fantastic Four cast.

Interestingly, Marvel Studios starts exclusively with Sue, which may indicate that she may have a bigger role in the Fantastic Four movies. bigger problem Will the Fantastic Four appear anywhere in MCU Phase 5, whether it's the end credits scene or some other type of cameo before the Phase 6 film. With casting on the horizon, it's possible that a variety of actors will soon be eyeing the MCU's Fantastic Four.

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