`Fantastic Four' cast is now set
LOS ANGELES >> Roses are red, violets are blue. Marvel just confirmed it's “Fantastic Four” stars, let's see who's who.
Marvel treated its fans to a Valentine's Day surprise Wednesday, unveiling on social media that Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”), Vanessa Kirby (“Napoleon”), Joseph Quinn (“Stranger Things”) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (“The Bear”) will suit up for the latest take on the superhero quartet. The studio, owned by Disney, shared an illustration by artist Wes Burt of its newly cast stars celebrating Valentine's Day in the group's signature blue suits.
“Happy Valentine's Day from Marvel's First Family!” the studio captioned its post, before adding that the film will premiere on July 25, 2025.
Pascal, already a mainstay in the Disney family with “The Mandalorian,” will flex his acting chops as Dr. Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic. The super-stretchy hero was previously portrayed by Alex Hyde-White, Ioan Gruffudd and Miles Teller. “The Office” star John Krasinski most recently brought Mr. Fantastic to life in 2022's “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
Kirby, an Oscar nominee, will make her MCU debut as Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman, after appearances in the “Fast Furious” spinoff “Hobbs Shaw” and the most recent installments of the “Mission Impossible” franchise. The British actor's film credits also include dramas “Pieces of a Woman” and “The World to Come.” Rebecca Staab, Jessica Alba and Kate Mara each played the Invisible Woman in previous films.
“Stranger Things” breakout Quinn (who played metal-head Eddie Munson) will star as Jonathan Storm, aka the Human Torch. Jay Underwood and MCU alumni Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan previously brought life to the fiery hero. Quinn's television credits include “Dickensian,” “Game of Thrones,” “Howards End” and “Catherine the Great.”
With “Fantastic Four,” Emmy winner Moss-Bachrach will stay in business with Disney. He will