With the introduction of the Fantastic Four into the MCU, the stakes are incredibly high. Despite being one of the oldest comic book teams, the team has struggled to find success on the big screen. Now, it’s crucial to get the casting right for the role of Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic. Joseph Quinn’s rumored casting as The Human Torch may have caused a stir, but the buzz surrounding the casting of Reed is on a whole other level. Almost every actor in the right age range has been considered, with the Jack Quaid rumor quickly debunked by The Boys team.
While there have been various names thrown into the mix, the fan casting for John Krasinski gained enough traction to land him a role in Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness. He met a less-than-ideal fate in the film, but fans still want to see him return. Other actors like Matt Smith, Penn Badgley, and Diego Luna have also been suggested. However, due to the SAG-AFTRA strike with the WGA, a resolution to this casting conundrum seems unlikely in the near future. Nevertheless, fans on Reddit have come up with an interesting solution.
Just cast everyone as Reed Richards
Introducing the Multiverse into the MCU has proven to be a powerful solution. We’ve seen its impact in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which bridges Tom Holland’s Spider-Man with previous franchises in a way that honors their legacy. It even enticed Hugh Jackman to reprise his role as Wolverine after two decades. The Multiverse can also bring an interesting Fantastic Four plot point from the comics into play – the Council of Reeds.
The Interdimensional Council of Reeds is a concept unique to Reed Richards. As a brilliant scientist, Reed created this council with the goal of preserving the Multiverse and making the world a better place. Many versions of Reed joined this transdimensional gathering to solve universal problems. Joining the council is a selfless act because it means leaving behind one’s home world forever.
This decision is one that many Reeds make, but not Reed Richards, who is forever connected to his Fantastic Four family. This opens up the possibility of having multiple Reeds in one place, although they may not be the main focus. This theory could explain why casting rumors seem scattered. Marvel Studios might be taking a unique approach by casting multiple actors as different versions of Reed, including evil Reeds from alternate timelines. The question of who will be the leading Reed in the Fantastic Four remains unanswered, but for now, we can dream of Penn Badgley getting the casting he deserves in the future.
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Khushi Patel is a science fiction author who lives in Austin, Texas. She has published three novels, and her work has been praised for its originality and imagination. Khushi is a graduate of Rice University, and she has worked as a software engineer. She is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and her books have been nominated for several awards.
