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Marvel's New Focal Point 'Fantastic Four' Casting and Release Date
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- Marvel Studios has unveiled the key cast members and concept art for 'Fantastic Four,' scheduled for release on July 25, 2025.
- Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Yvonne Strahovski, the film is set in the 1960s and follows the story of astronauts exposed to cosmic radiation during the space race, gaining extraordinary abilities.
- Marvel Studios is expected to position the Fantastic Four as a new focal point in the MCU, with Reed Richards, who has held a similar position to Iron Man in the comics, paving the way for new narratives.
Marvel Studios has revealed the main cast and concept art for its upcoming Fantastic Four film, which is scheduled to be released next year. The movie's title has also been changed from "Fantastic Four" (fantastic Four) to "The Fantastic Four" (The Fantastic Four).
Reed Richards, also known as "Mr. Fantastic," will be played by Pedro Pascal. Pedro Pascal is one of the busiest actors in Hollywood right now. He is currently starring in the Star Wars franchise's "The Mandalorian" and the HBO series "The Last of Us."
Reed Richards gained the ability to stretch his body like rubber after being exposed to cosmic radiation. He is the smartest person in the Marvel Universe, basically having a time machine and multiversal travel device at home. However, his inventions often lead to uncontrollable results. (For example, a villainous version of Reed Richards from a multiverse comes knocking.)
He is a character who has played a role similar to Iron Man in Marvel Comics. Since he has cast a proven actor like Pedro Pascal, it seems that he will take over Tony Stark's position in the MCU after his departure.
Sue Storm (also known as Invisible Woman) will be played by Vanessa Kirby. Vanessa Kirby garnered attention for her portrayal of Princess Margaret in the Netflix series "The Crown," bearing a striking resemblance to the real-life Princess Margaret. She recently played Josephine in Ridley Scott's "Napoleon."
Sue Storm gained the ability to manipulate light after a cosmic radiation accident. As a result, she often turns invisible. She is Reed Richards' girlfriend and eventually becomes his wife.
Sue Storm's younger brother, Johnny Storm, known as "Human Torch," will be played by Joseph Quinn. Joseph Quinn delivered a memorable performance as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of Stranger Things. He made a brief appearance in the seventh season of Game of Thrones as Korner, guarding the Winterfell gates.
After a cosmic radiation accident, Johnny Storm gained the ability to ignite his body. In comics, he is close friends with Spider-Man, so we are looking forward to seeing him meet Tom Holland.
Ben Grimm, Reed Richards' best friend and known as "The Thing," will have his voice and motion capture provided by Ebon Moss Bachrach. He most recently played Arvel Skeen, a Rebel opportunist in the Disney Plus series "Star Wars: Andor."
As a result of cosmic radiation, Ben Grimm's skin turned into a rock-like substance. Ben, who has a hot temper, later becomes a character who grapples with deeper worries.
What will the MCU's Fantastic Four be about?
Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four is likely to be set in the 1960s. The Fantastic Four first appeared in comics in 1961, born into the Cold War space race of the 60s. The four protagonists of the Fantastic Four were astronauts in the space race era, gaining extraordinary abilities after being exposed to deadly cosmic radiation.
The concept art revealed today, along with director Matt Shakman's past work, further strengthens the possibility of a 1960s setting. The magazine Ben Grimm is looking at in the artwork is the cover of "Life" published in December 1963, featuring then-US President Lyndon Johnson.
Director Matt Shakman directed the 2021 Disney Plus series "WandaVision." WandaVision follows the events that unfold in a sitcom world created by Wanda's magic, parodying sitcoms from the 1950s to the 2000s. Shakman may also parody 60s SF series in this film. In addition, the Marvel Universe's timeline from 1945 to 2023 is now quite tightly structured. MCU's Fantastic Four can bring heroes who debuted in the 60s to the present day through time travel and other devices.
Secret Wars (2015) #9 Cover
The Fantastic Four has experienced the humiliation of all live-action films failing, but it is one of the most important franchises in Marvel Comics. In comics, Reed Richards is in a similar position to Tony Stark in the movies, as Iron Man is not popular. In particular, Jonathan Hickman's "Secret Wars," serialized in 2015, centers around the Fantastic Four. As Secret Wars is the subtitle of Avengers 6, Marvel Studios seems to be trying to make the Fantastic Four the new focal point of the MCU.
