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It’s been a minute since the Fantastic Four hit the big screen, with the 2015 film centered around Marvel’s First Family failing to impress critically or commercially. The good news is that this streak will end soon, because one of the many upcoming marvel movies is a reboot for defined superheroes in the MCU. Among the things we know The Fantastic Four is it Wanda VisionMatt Shakman directs and Josh Friedman rewrites the script, and now the casting rumors are starting to heat up. However, when it comes to one of The Human Torch’s contestants, he may already be absent due to scheduling issues.
Among the many actors who are rumored to be considered is Paul Mescal, who is known for films like After Sun And God’s Creaturesas well as the miniseries normal people And The trunk. Mescal has already played the role of Lucius Verus for Gladiator 2which should begin filming this summer Deadline reports that the actor is in talks to star in a film adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel Hamnet which is directed by Chloe Zhao. The story follows William Shakepeare’s wife, Agnes, coming to terms with the death of their only son, and ultimately leads to the writing of Shakespeare. Hamlet.
Thus, between its possible involvement in Hamnet (who is also looking to bring in Jessie Buckley from Women Talking) and is about to start working on Gladiator 2, Paul Mescal has plenty to do in the near future. Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman claimed on his Patreon that Mescal had been offered the role of Johnny Storm, aka The Human Torch, but since The Fantastic Four is currently slated for an early 2025 release, that means production should begin soon. Unless things don’t work out Hamnetthe actor’s schedule is going to be too busy for him to participate in the Marvel movie on his current schedule.
As already mentioned, Paul Mescal is just one of the few names that have been floated lately, with other notables including Adam Driver supposedly in talks to play Mister Fantastic, and Antonio Banderas supposed to be in the cast. lookout for the role of Galactus. Officially though, Marvel Studios is keeping its proverbial lips tightly shut, although with San Diego Comic-Con just months away, it would be the perfect time to reveal who will be bringing these new versions of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm to the life. The only plot-related details that have been revealed so far are that the Fantastic Four origin story will not be told.
The Fantastic Four hits theaters on February 14, 2025, and you can count on CInemaBlend to let you know whenever it’s announced which actors will make up the main quartet. Until, if you want to stream the 2005 or 2007 versions of The Fantastic Fourone of the others Marvel movies in orderyou will need a Disney+ subscription convenient.