TheFantastic FourMCU cast may add Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, a.k.a. the Invisible Woman. However, theMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoningstar is not the only actor on Marvel Studios' radar for the role.After several years of poorly received film adaptations, theFantastic Fourwill finally join the MCU due to Disney acquiring 20th Century Fox. Naturally,theFantastic Fourcastis arguably the most critical question on MCU fans' minds, but answers could come sooner than later.RELATED:Chris Evans Is Still Talking About Coming Back To The MCUAccording toGrace Randolph, who has a spotty history with scoops but has delivered reliable information in the past, Kirby is Marvel Studios' topchoice to play Sue Storm inFantastic Four. Randolph notes that Kirby is only in the running, and a decision has yet to be made. Other rumored contenders includeThat ’70s Showstar Mila Kunis,M3GANstar Allison Williams, andFree Guystar Jodie Comer. Marvel Studios has not announced the cast, so this information should be taken with a grain of salt until official casting news is announced.
The latest Sue Storm casting rumors arrive shortly after reports ofAdam Driver being close to closing a dealto play Reed Richards, leader of the Fantastic Four and husband of Sue Storm. While casting reportedly started in February 2023, Marvel Studios is purportedly searching for an actor to portray Sue Storm before choosing someone to play Richards, Johnny Storm (Sue’s brother and Fantastic Four member, the Human Torch), and Ben Grimm, a.k.a The Thing. The Fantastic Four reboot is also rumored to feature Galactus and Silver Surfer, but this remains unverified as of this writing.
If the Driver and Sue Storm rumors are correct, it’s not surprising to see Marvel Studios potentially closing in on casting Sue Storm and Reed Richards first. As the paternal and maternal figures of the Fantastic Four team, choosing two actors who can embody the characters and have chemistry together will be essential to the reboot’s success. After the disappointing results of the first two films andJosh Trank’sFantastic Fourrebootfor Fox, audiences expect Marvel Studios to do the team justice.
Fantastic Fouris currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
