Director Matt Shakman may have found his Reed Richards and Sue Storm for MCU Phase 6’s Fantastic Four and if insider reports are to be believed, Mila Kunis and Reed Richards could end up with the roles. Recent rumors suggest multiple actresses are in the running for Susan Storm a.k.a Invisible Woman role. Meanwhile, it’s starting to look like Adam Driver could become Earth-616’s Mr.Fantastic – a role earlier portrayed in MCU’s Doctor Strange 2 by John Krasinski.
MCU fans are expecting a casting announcement for Fantastic Four anytime now since rumors surfaced that Marvel Studios had shortlisted actresses such as Kunis and Vanessa Kirby for Sue Storm. Grace Randolph was the first to claim the Mission Impossible: Fallout star (known for her performance in The Crown) is in the running to play to portray the character in Marvel’s first family feature.
Other names mentioned by insider Randolph include M3GAN actress Allison Williams and Jodie Comer (known for her role in Free Guy, The Last Duel, etc). It was insisted that these actresses and Mila Kunis are just in the running to portray the Invisible Woman, and no decision has been made yet as of this writing.
Another credible insider MyTimetoShineHello also backed the rumor stating Kunis is “just talks for now”. Nonetheless, the scooper also added casting for Sue is close and could reach a conclusion next week.
Adam Driver seems to be Marvel Studios’ final choice for Reed Richards. But not Fantastic Four fans are convinced Kunis could portray Sue with some pointing out the character’s blonde hair as a vital feature. Similarly, there has been support for Kirby and Comer and naysayers not on board with the current shortlist.
UPDATE – it seems the rumor I heard re an actress for #SueStorm is indeed legit!
In the running only, not decided #Marvel #MCU #FantasticFour pic.twitter.com/neO1cwFppS
— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) April 19, 2023
— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) April 19, 2023
I think if they go with Driver, Kirby is the best match
— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) April 19, 2023
I hear the Mila Kunis thing is true. But just talks for now. They are close to casting Sue. Probably next week
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) April 20, 2023
Wait actually the Sue Storm shortlist is growing on me a bit…like they could DEVOUR pic.twitter.com/jmSOHJyscT
— َ (@WandasAttorney) April 19, 2023
NGL Adam Driver as Reed and Mila Kunis as Sue is kinda lame https://t.co/mcGQ1LMyUk
— Myster Man ☣️ (@MysterMan1234) April 20, 2023
Adam Driver and Mila Kunis.. https://t.co/IwtGlsNmHX
— Superwise (@SuperwiseJohn) April 20, 2023
Not sure how I feel about this. I prefer Jodie Comer or Vanessa Kirby, but if Adam is Reed Richards, Mila would look great next to him. https://t.co/lanctHJwgG
— Lady Jennifer Snow (@LadyJenniferSn1) April 20, 2023
Mila Kunis as Sue Storm 🤔 hmmm idk about that one. She's one of the ones in the running. I am trying to visualize that, but I just can't #FantasticFour
— Amazonian Empress 👑 (@Colombiana2691) April 21, 2023
Seems as though Mila Kunis really is in the running for Sue Storm despite me previously believing it was just based on the pictures of her and Shakman in public.
Interesting pick if they go with her, and I honestly don't hate it.
— Film Odyssey (@FilmOdysseyMCU) April 20, 2023
Mila Kunis as Sue Storm? Idk fam https://t.co/wqXPspQoyK pic.twitter.com/DMf6gH4CRh
— Caleb Williams (@KnightGambit) April 20, 2023
So this might be happening.#ReedRichards #SueStorm pic.twitter.com/GDEMojuqon
— Smiso (@directorsmiso) April 19, 2023
Idk man 😐 https://t.co/J2QDsV23H2 pic.twitter.com/ULS0YU7BVR
— Waiting For Fantastic 4&ITS TLOU DAY& SM4 (@JacksonSpidey) April 20, 2023
IF SHE IS OUR SUE STORM I WILL NEVER SHUT UP ABOUT IT LOOK AT HER!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/29NoRQN2S9
— ld(epressed)e (@arctrooperechy) April 20, 2023
Jodie Comer is Sue Storm ripped from the comics pic.twitter.com/jX6iMNelWR
— mandy | TLM Era🧜♀️ (@BattinsonMarvel) April 19, 2023
Mila Kunis as Sue Storm is lowkey a pretty wild choice considering how many perfect fan-castings there have been for the character over the years😭 https://t.co/psJt7PhFc4 pic.twitter.com/sTAH9RsgkJ
— Mr. Wayne🦇 (@ArkhamNumb) April 20, 2023
There’s no word yet who Marvel plans to hire to play Johnny Storm a.k.a Human Torch. However, there is some indication it could be a POC. But fans are advised to take these rumors with a grain of salt at least until trade outlets announce the casting or better when the studio brings its A-game for this July’s San Diego Comic-Con Hall-H presentation.
Fantastic Four is scheduled to release on February 15, 2025.
