“The Fantastic Four” Gets a New Title, Will Appear in Next Two “Avengers” Films

While the superhero world got a major surprise this past weekend at San Diego’s Comic-Con with the news that Robert Downey Jr. was returning to the MCU as iconic villain Dr. Doom, there was plenty of news about Dr. Doom’s biggest adversaries, the Fantastic Four, who are getting a reboot from director Matt Shakman. The first bit ...

By The Credits  |  July 29, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. Returning to Marvel as Dr. Doom in Shocking Comic-Con Reveal

It was one of Comic-Con’s biggest, if not the biggest, surprises—Robert Downey Jr. was revealed to be taking on the role of Marvel’s most iconic villain, Dr. Doom, in the two upcoming Avengers movies. Downey was, of course, the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a decade as Iron Man, inarguably the biggest star in a galaxy ...

By The Credits  |  July 29, 2024
Pedro Pascal Shares First Cast Photo From “The Fantastic Four” Set

Pedro Pascal and the rest of his Fantastic Four teammates are ready to suit up. Pascal, who plays Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic in director Matt Shakman’s upcoming reboot, shared the first image of the main cast from the set on Instagram. Pascal’s photo reveals himself and the rest of the core four—Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, ...

By The Credits  |  July 25, 2024
Kevin Feige Confirms That “The Fantastic Four” is Set in the 1960s

It’s finally official—Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has confirmed what many have long suspected, especially after Marvel’s Valentine’s Day post on Instagram—The Fantastic Four is definitively a period piece set in the 1960s. Feige appeared on the new Official Marvel Podcast, revealing that The Fantastic Four will begin production late this summer, the day after San ...

By The Credits  |  June 27, 2024
“The Fantastic Four” Adds Natasha Lyonne to Cast

There’s a supremely bright new star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—Natasha Lyonne has been cast in The Fantastic Four. The creator and star of Netflix’s Russian Doll and the face of Poker Face has joined the cast of Marvel’s reboot of one of the most iconic super-groups in all of comics. Director Matt Shakman has added the stellar Lyonne to ...

By The Credits  |  May 16, 2024
“The Fantastic Four” Casts Ralph Ineson as Supervillain Galactus

One of the great character actors of his generation, with one of the truly great voices in all of cinema, is joining the MCU. Ralph Ineson has joined the cast of director Matt Shakman’s The Fantastic Four as the supervillain Galactus, one of the major baddies in the canon. Ineson’s career has spanned major franchises and beloved ...

By The Credits  |  May 10, 2024
“Fantastic Four” Cast Adds Paul Walter Hauser

The great Paul Walter Hauser is headed to the MCU to join one of Marvel’s most anticipated films-in-progress. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Hauser is joining the cast of The Fantastic Four, joining Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as ...

By The Credits  |  May 3, 2024
Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four” Casts Julia Garner as Silver Surfer

Julia Garner’s set to blast off in a totally new direction with Marvel Studios. The talented Ozark alum has been cast in director Matt Shakman’s highly-anticipated reboot of The Fantastic Four, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter. Garner will be joining a stellar cast in Shakman’s take on Marvel’s original super family, with Pedro Pascal playing Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, ...

By The Credits  |  April 4, 2024
What Does “The Fantastic Four” Retro Illustration Suggest About Marvel’s Big Announcement?

Yesterday, Marvel made major headlines (and filled the hearts of many fans on Valentine’s Day) by revealing the cast of their upcoming, long-awaited reboot of The Fantastic Four. As expected—but until yesterday unconfirmed—Pedro Pascal has indeed been cast as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, and he’ll be joined by Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible ...

By The Credits  |  February 15, 2024
Marvel Reveals “The Fantastic Four” Cast Including Pedro Pascal & Vanessa Kirby

Marvel Studios has found its Fantastic Four.  Pedro Pascal has indeed been cast as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, and he’s joined by Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/the Thing. The news arrives along with new release dates for upcoming Marvel ...

By The Credits  |  February 14, 2024