FANTASTIC FOUR: Adam Driver Now Rumored To Be In Final Talks To Play Reed Richards

FANTASTIC FOUR: Adam Driver Now Rumored To Be In Final Talks To Play Reed Richards

We had previously heard that Adam Driver was in the running to play Reed Richards in Marvel Studios' upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, and a new rumor is claiming that he's now in final talks for the role.

By MarkCassidy - Apr 19, 2023 10:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantastic Four

Do we finally have our first confirmed casting for Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four reboot? Not quite, but an official announcement might be just around the corner.

According to reliable insider Daniel Richtman (via Patreon), Adam Driver (the Star Wars sequels, 65, House of Gucci) is in final talks to play Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic.

This isn't the first time we've heard Driver's name in connection with the role, as he's previously been rumored to be in contention along with several other actors, and more recently, was said to be a front-runner. There was also some talk of him being in line to play Doctor Doom.

If he really is in final negotiations to lead the movie, the trades are sure to weigh in fairly soon. We've yet to hear anything solid on who might be in line to play The Human Torch, Invisible Woman, or The Thing.

Matt Shakman recently boarded the project as director, with Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer currently working on the script. Plot details are still a mystery, but Kevin Feige has confirmed that this will not be another origin story for the super-team.

“A lot of people know this origin story. A lot of people know the basics. How do we take that and bring something that they’ve never seen before?” he said in a 2022 interview, comparing this new take on the heroes to Marvel Studios' pact with Sony to bring Spider-Man into the MCU. “We’ve set a very high bar for ourselves with bringing that to the screen.”

Fantastic Four is currently set to hit theaters in 2024.

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TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 4/19/2023, 10:13 AM
He should play Doom.
Terrible pick for Reed.
tylerzero
tylerzero - 4/19/2023, 10:17 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 -

I wouldn't necessarily say "terrible," but I agree that Doom would be a more suitable role.
DrReedRichards
DrReedRichards - 4/19/2023, 10:22 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 -

He should play Doom - ✔️
Terrible pick for Reed. - ❌

The guy has tremendous range, I've no doubt he can pull it off.
Unites
Unites - 4/19/2023, 10:32 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 - I don't see him as Reed either but he is a very good actor and with the right hair/clothes I'm sure he can pull it off
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/19/2023, 10:35 AM
@Unites - Blue polyfibre treated with Pym particles would be a start.
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 4/19/2023, 10:45 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 - Doubt he would want to play another masked man from a big franchise. Playing Doom is too similar to Kylo Ren, rather he play a funny nerd scientist like Reed Richards because it will be more refreshing.
iceballsreborn
iceballsreborn - 4/19/2023, 11:00 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 - but what about Sue?
OmegaBlack13
OmegaBlack13 - 4/19/2023, 11:20 AM
@mastakilla39 - Good point
Fogs
Fogs - 4/19/2023, 11:31 AM
@TheHumanSpider2 - I also think he can pull it off.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 4/19/2023, 12:41 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - he will be good. he has that tall guy lanky look to him. will make his stretching seem more natural.
dragon316
dragon316 - 4/19/2023, 2:04 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - marvel choice not fans who knows what white guy fans pick to play kang but marvel pick black man
JonC
JonC - 4/19/2023, 3:53 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - i think for the MCU he should play a Dr Jeckyl / Mr Hyde character where he is Doom and Reed!
emeraldtaurus
emeraldtaurus - 4/19/2023, 4:24 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - I was thinking Mr Sinister . Doom is too much like Kylo Ren. But RR will do .
McMurdo
McMurdo - 4/19/2023, 4:37 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - I think driver can nail just about any role. But I agree in that I prefer him for Doom. He probably doesn't want to play Doom because of Kylo.
DCfan84
DCfan84 - 4/19/2023, 10:18 PM
@iceballsreborn - Knowing Marvel, they'll probably take inspiration from

SummersEssex
SummersEssex - 4/19/2023, 10:58 PM
@TheHumanSpider2 - Cavill for Doom.
KWilly
KWilly - 4/19/2023, 10:17 AM
Perfect choice. But for God's sake, we've been on this roller coaster for ages now. I just hope this rumor is actually legit.

I can't take another year without a cast for my First Family.
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/19/2023, 10:18 AM
Not a bad choice for Reed Richards. I need to know the rest of the team though.
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