Marvel reveals Fantastic Four cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and more

Marvel reveals Fantastic Four cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby and more

Marvel Studios has finally announced the cast for its upcoming reboot of Fantastic Four, the iconic superhero team that started the Marvel Comics legacy. The film, which is slated for a July 25, 2025 release.

The casting news was revealed by Marvel on Instagram via a Valentine's Day card, featuring the four actors in their respective roles. The post also confirmed that the film will be directed by Matt Shakman, who helmed the critically acclaimed WandaVision series for Disney+.

The Fantastic Four are a group of astronauts who gain superpowers after being exposed to cosmic rays during a space mission. Reed Richards is a brilliant scientist who can stretch his body to incredible lengths and shapes. Sue Storm is his girlfriend and fellow scientist who can turn invisible and create force fields. Johnny Storm is Sue's younger brother and a hot-headed pilot who can engulf himself in flames and fly. Ben Grimm is Reed's best friend and a former pilot who is transformed into a rock-like creature with super strength and durability.

The Fantastic Four have a long and rich history in the Marvel Comics, dating back to 1961 when they were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. They are widely regarded as the first family of Marvel and the pioneers of the modern superhero genre. They have also faced some of the most formidable villains in the Marvel Universe, such as Doctor Doom, Galactus, Annihilus and the Skrulls.

However, the Fantastic Four have not had much luck on the big screen so far. The previous film adaptations by 20th Century Fox were met with mixed to negative reviews and disappointing box office results. The first two films, released in 2005 and 2007, starred Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans (who later became Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe). The third film, released in 2015, featured a younger cast of Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Michael B. Jordan (who later played Killmonger in Black Panther). The film was widely panned by critics and fans alike and was considered one of the worst superhero movies ever made.

Marvel Studios acquired the rights to the Fantastic Four in 2019 after Disney bought 21st Century Fox. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new cast and director ever since. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige teased the project at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con, but did not reveal any details until now.

The new Fantastic Four film is expected to be a fresh and faithful adaptation of the comic book source material, with a tone and style that matches the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film will also introduce the Fantastic Four to the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has expanded to include characters from the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel and more.

The cast of the new Fantastic Four film is composed of talented and diverse actors who have proven their skills in various genres and mediums. Pedro Pascal is best known for his roles in Game of Thrones, Narcos, The Mandalorian and Wonder Woman 1984. Vanessa Kirby is an Oscar-nominated actress who has starred in The Crown, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Pieces of a Woman and Hobbs & Shaw. Joseph Quinn is a rising star who has appeared in Dickensian, Howards End and Stranger Things. Ebon Moss-Bachrach is an Emmy-winning actor who has featured in The Punisher, Girls, The Bear and NOS4A2.

Marvel fans have expressed their excitement and approval of the casting choices on social media, with many praising the diversity and chemistry of the actors. Some fans have also speculated on how the Fantastic Four will interact with the other Marvel heroes and villains, and what storyline the film will follow. Some of the popular fan theories include the involvement of the multiverse, the Negative Zone, the Quantum Realm and the Subterranea.

Marvel's Fantastic Four is one of the most anticipated films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and promises to be a thrilling and fun adventure that will honor the legacy of the comic book legends. The film will also pave the way for more stories and characters from the Fantastic Four franchise, such as the Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, the Future Foundation and more.