Marvel Studios has finally announced the cast of its upcoming movie ‘The Fantastic Four’, which will be part of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie will feature Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the four superheroes who gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation accident. The movie is expected to be released in July 2024, and will be directed by Jon Watts, who also helmed the Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland.
Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” Release Date Shifted
The announcement of ‘The Fantastic Four’ cast comes after Marvel Studios shifted the release date of another Phase Five movie, ‘Thunderbolts’, which will introduce a team of anti-heroes led by Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, who debuted in ‘Black Widow’. The movie will also star Harrison Ford as General Thaddeus Ross, who becomes the Red Hulk, and other actors such as Daniel Brühl, Wyatt Russell, and Emily VanCamp, reprising their roles from previous MCU movies. ‘Thunderbolts’ was originally scheduled to be released in July 2024, but has been pushed back to November 2024, to make room for ‘The Fantastic Four’.
‘The Fantastic Four’ Cast Revealed
The cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’ was revealed by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige at a special event held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Feige said that he was thrilled to welcome the four actors to the MCU, and that they were perfect choices to portray the first family of Marvel. He also said that the movie will be a fresh and exciting take on the iconic characters, who have been adapted several times before, but never in the MCU.
The cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’ is as follows:
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic: The leader of the team, who is a brilliant scientist and inventor. He has the ability to stretch and reshape his body into any form.
- Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm / Invisible Woman: The wife of Reed Richards, who is also a scientist and a pilot. She has the ability to turn invisible and create force fields.
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Johnny Storm / Human Torch: The younger brother of Susan Storm, who is a hot-headed and adventurous astronaut. He has the ability to generate and manipulate fire, and fly at high speeds.
- Joseph Quinn as Ben Grimm / The Thing: The best friend of Reed Richards, who is a former football player and a loyal companion. He has superhuman strength and durability, and a rocky appearance.
About the Cast
The cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’ is composed of talented and diverse actors, who have proven their skills in various genres and mediums. Here is some information about their background and previous work:
- Pedro Pascal is a Chilean-American actor, who is best known for his roles as Oberyn Martell in ‘Game of Thrones’, Javier Peña in ‘Narcos’, and Din Djarin in ‘The Mandalorian’. He has also appeared in movies such as ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’, ‘The Equalizer 2’, and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’.
- Vanessa Kirby is a British actress, who is best known for her role as Princess Margaret in ‘The Crown’, for which she won a BAFTA Award. She has also appeared in movies such as ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’, ‘Hobbs & Shaw’, and ‘Pieces of a Woman’, for which she received an Oscar nomination.
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach is an American actor, who is best known for his roles as David Lieberman in ‘The Punisher’, Desi Harperin in ‘Girls’, and Chris MacNess in ‘NOS4A2’. He has also appeared in movies such as ‘The Lake House’, ‘Tokyo Project’, and ‘Come As You Are’.
- Joseph Quinn is a British actor, who is best known for his role as Koner in ‘Game of Thrones’. He has also appeared in shows such as ‘Dickensian’, ‘Howards End’, and ‘Catherine the Great’.
The cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’ will bring a lot of charisma and chemistry to the movie, and will also have a significant impact on the future of the MCU. The movie will explore the origin and adventures of the team, as well as their interactions with other heroes and villains. The movie will also set up the introduction of other cosmic and interdimensional entities, such as Galactus, Silver Surfer, and Doctor Doom, who are some of the most powerful and popular characters in Marvel comics.
Conclusion
‘The Fantastic Four’ is one of the most anticipated movies of Marvel Studios, and will mark the debut of the legendary team in the MCU. The movie will feature a stellar cast of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, who will bring the characters to life with their talent and diversity. The movie will be directed by Jon Watts, who has proven his skills with the Spider-Man trilogy. The movie will be released in July 2024, and will be a thrilling and fun addition to the MCU.
