The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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Marvel ’s cast forThe Fantastic Fouris turn up to be very exciting , something that is only bolster up by their various persona in past TV shows . Updates about the MCU’sFantastic Fourhave been regular in late months , with the plastic film expect to begin shoot in the latter one-half of 2024 . This of course excites many who are look forrad to a faithful adaptation of the Marvel family in the MCU , primarily due to the absence seizure of updates for years after the movie was first announced .

The most common update provided about the moving picture isThe Fantastic Four ’s MCU casting . The four worker responsible for playing the titulary team were announced in February 2024 , with Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby , Joseph Quinn , and Ebon Moss - Bachrach chosen to play Reed Richards , Sue Storm , Johnny Storm , and Ben Grimm respectively in theupcoming MCU movie . briefly after this , Julia Garner was announced as the Shalla - Bal , a distaff interpretation of the Silver Surfer from Marvel Comics . Each of these player has an extensive TV resume , show why Marvel Studios was right to ramble each one forThe Fantastic Four .

The Marvel picture show releasing in 2024 extend a orbit of film experience - and some confusion , due to the change date of several incoming installment .

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MCU Fantastic Four Story Rumors ( Unconfirmed )

The film will be fix in the 1960s .

The Fantastic Four will take place in another population of the MCU Multiverse .

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Galactus will reportedly be the main villain of the film .

The Fantastic Four will make the jump to the MCU ’s main population at the destruction of the film .

The Fantastic Four ’s rivalry with Doom will be determine up for Avengers : Secret Wars .

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Franklin & Valeria Richards are rumored to appear in the film .

10The Last Of Us Highlights Why Pedro Pascal Is Perfect For The MCU

HBO’s video game adaptation highlights Pascal’s talent and features an unusual setting.

In 2023 , Pedro Pascal play Joel Miller , the tip in HBO’sThe Last of Us . This TV show shew in several mode why Pascal is perfect for the role of Mister Fantastic in the MCU . first , and perhaps most obviously , The Last of Uswas an exceptional showcase of Pascal ’s endowment . Joel is an fantastically complex character , roll from heroic , fatherly , and kindhearted to dismal , dangerous , and selfish . Pascal play each of these to perfection , earning him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series .

Pascal lost out on the Emmy to Kieran Culkin for the latter ’s operation as Roman Roy in Succession .

by fromThe Last of Usperfectly foreground Pascal ’s talent , the show also turn up he can make a slightly unusual universe find tangible . WhileThe Last of Ushas an fantastically grounded whole step anyway , Pascal ’s human performance even further grounded the show ’s zombi - overrun , atypical creation in world . This bodes well forThe Fantastic Fourand how Pascal can make Reed Richards a linchpin of normalcy in the picture show that is rumored to feature otherworldly characters like Galactus and be set in its own , dissimilar universe from the norm of the MCU .

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The Last of Us is a post - revelatory drama series determine two decade after a global catastrophe . It survey Joel , a seasoned survivor , who is tax with escorting Ellie , a teen girl , across a forsake United States , transform into a harrowing journeying of selection and company .

9The Crown Shows Vanessa Kirby Can Add Depth To Sue Storm

Kirby’s most well-known TV role proves the incredibly compelling nature she can bring to The Invisible Woman.

Kirby ’s main credits come in the film industry , though her breakthrough role to get to this dot came in Netflix’sThe Crown . play Princess Margaret , Kirby ’s role inThe Crownis somewhat standardised to that of Pascal ’s inThe Last of Us , if only to showcase the profoundness the former can take toThe Fantastic Four . Margaret is one ofThe Crown ’s most complex characters , a princess of the British imperial family who resents the lack of freedom the titular headstall brings while striving to maintain that same freedom at all cost .

All of this is delivered masterfully by Kirby , with the actor often stealing each scene she was in throughout the first two time of year ofThe Crown .

This allows Kirby to imbue Margaret with a range of emotions , from inactive - belligerence toward her family to sheer heartbreak at what the crown took from her . All of this is delivered masterfully by Kirby , with the worker often steal each panorama she was in throughout the first two season ofThe Crown . WhileThe Fantastic Four ’s Sue Storm is by nature an incredibly unlike character in a different environment of a arctic - opposite franchise to Margaret fromThe Crown , the latter is a showcase for the compelling profoundness Kirby can impart to the former ’s matriarchal character .

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Like Pascal with The Last of Us , Kirby also received an Emmy nomination for her use in The Crown ,

The Crown is a Netflix Historical Drama created by Peter Morgan and starring Claire Foy , Olivia Colman , and Imelda Staunton . The series follows the life of ruler Queen Elizabeth II , outlining different points in her life .

8Stranger Things Proved Joseph Quinn Could Be An MCU Star

Eddie Munson’s season-stealing character exemplified how much star quality Joseph Quinn possesses.

The following section contains major spoilers for Stranger Things .

ThroughoutStranger thing ' first three season , fresh characters like Max , Billy , and Bob correspond dead into the core group dramatis personae . Stranger Thingsseason 4 continue this style , only to an even bigger degree , with the inclusion of Joseph Quinn as Eddie Munson . While still exhibit the range of Kirby and Pascal ’s said functioning , the bad constituent of Quinn ’s was the cobwebby whiz tycoon he expose . Munson chop-chop became a fan - favorite , even to the point where theory , on-line riots , and backlash were engineer at the show to explain how he could still be alive afterStranger Things 4 ’s tragic termination .

This would not have been possible without the exuberant , star - making performance of Quinn in the function . While the aforementioned characters like Billy and Bob were well - encounter , neither of their deaths incur the vociferation that Eddie ’s did . This alone is a testament to the ability Quinn has to be a leading man or at least the magnetic standoutof a turgid supporting players . With this in mind , Stranger Thingsproved how Quinn could transport that star might to the MCU , which will hopefully transpirate when he brings Johnny Storm a.k.a . the Human Torch to life inThe Fantastic Four​​​​​​.

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Inspired by 80s dada - culture and elements of Stephen King ’s works , Stranger Things is a supernatural action - dramatic event tv set serial set in the fictional townspeople of Hawkins , Indiana . When a immature boy goes lacking , his chemical group of friends stumbles upon a young girl with telekinetic powers who recently escaped from a mysterious deftness . They shortly realise that she may be their only chance at block an close at hand doomsday that threatens to engulf Hawkins whole .

7The Bear Gives Ebon Moss-Bachrach A Chance To Demonstrate His Acting Prowess

Moss-Bachrach shines as arguably the strongest character in The Bear.

Above each show mentioned thus far , The Bearprovides the strongest character arc for the characters in interrogation via Ebon Moss - Bachrach ’s Richie Jerimovich . While Joel , Margaret , and Eddie naturally have character arc , none are quite as drastic as Richie ’s . Despite the ultra alteration of the character , it never feels unnatural or unwarranted , which is in the main tug by Moss - Bachrach ’s acting talent .

This show the talent Moss - Bachrach possesses , withThe Bearperhaps proving more than other shows how perfect he is for the role of Ben Grimm …

At the root ofThe Bearseason 1 , Richie is a sarcastic , irritable , unappealing person who makes the environs of the show ’s setting much more stressful . That said , Moss - Bachrach imbues Richie with an adequate amount of humor , making him a character many lovemaking to dislike . As the show progresses , he switches to become one of the more appealing , calm , and assured characters on the show in a fantastic arc . This proves the talent Moss - Bachrach possesses , withThe Bearperhaps proving more than other shows how double-dyed he is for the function of Ben Grimm due to his excited reach as an actor .

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Awards Won By Moss - Bachrach For The Bear

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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

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Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

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The Bear follows Carmy , a young fine - dining chef , as he refund to Chicago to manage his family ’s sandwich store . Amidst personal and professional challenges , he strives to transform both the ecesis and himself while voyage relationships with a diverse and gritty squad that becomes his chosen family .

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The Crown is a Netflix Historical Drama created by Peter Morgan and starring Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton. The series follows the life of ruler Queen Elizabeth II, outlining different points in her life.

6Game Of Thrones Shows Pedro Pascal’s Range

Another HBO show allows Pascal’s range to shine through in a way The Last of Us does not.

WhileThe Last of Usshows Pascal ’s range as a subdued , quieter graphic symbol , Game of Thronesdoes the same for a charismatic , charming character case via Oberyn Martell . Pascal first appear as Oberyn inGame of Thronesseason 4 as a on the face of it unserious , homo - and - womanizer with an breeze of mystery about him . As the season go on , more about Oberyn ’s character is discover which changes the mind-set on his quality , spearheaded by Pascal ’s performance .

Reed can be both the quiet intellectual and the freakish , likable superhero , something Pascal has shown he can throw between viaThe Last of UsandGame of Thrones .

By the end ofGame of Thronesseason 4 , Pascal transposition to a vengeful , proficient warrior albeit one who retains his calmness in quieter moments . These contrasting personalities show Pascal ’s range as a more over - the - top character than Joel , with both combining to make him perfect for Reed Richards . Reed can be both the subdued intellectual and the outre , likable superhero , something Pascal has shown he can interchange between viaThe Last of UsandGame of Thrones .

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ground on George R. R. Martin ’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel serial , Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fancied continents of Westeros and Essos . It follows noble families like the Starks , Lannisters , and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising menace from the undead looms in the North . The serial received significant decisive succeeder and pile up a truehearted fan base due to its high production economic value , sprawl sets , iconic characters , and shocking twirl .

5Ozark Lets Audiences See Julia Garner’s Talent

Ozark is a showcase for the powerhouse acting Garner could be capable of as the Silver Surfer.

Perhaps the standout performing artist ofOzarkis Julia Garner as Ruth . Ruth is somewhat of an adversary to the show ’s principal characters , though Garner play the function with such profoundness and nicety that she is strong not to root for . This alone proves how perfect Garner would be for the Silver Surfer , who has long been an antagonist of The Fantastic Four , yet one who is sympathetic and can even dissemble as a hero when needed .

Ruth ’s independent , no - gimcrack , tough attitude is portrayed utterly by Garner , something that could also translate to the Silver Surfer inThe Fantastic Four . All of this is set off by the aroused performance Garner gives , particularly in the latter seasons ofOzark , which proves just how talented she is . Even more so than Pascal , Kirby , and Moss - Bachrach , Garner ’s talents were recognized by awarding body . For her role as Ruth inOzark , she has won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series , truly prove her credentials and the antic coup Marvel secured forThe Fantastic Four .

Ozark is a drama - thriller that follows the Byrde family ’s journey from their workaday , suburban Chicago life to their dangerous criminal enterprise in the Ozarks , Missouri . When fiscal adviser Marty Byrde watch a money - laundering system for a fecund Mexican drug combine go incorrectly , he is force to wash $ 500 million in five years to keep himself and his family secure . The serial explore capitalism , kinsperson dynamic , and selection through the eye of ( anything but ) ordinary Americans .

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4Andor Proves Ebon Moss-Bachrach Can Make An Impact On Big Franchises

Moss-Bachrach has tried his hand at major franchises before.

DespiteThe BearoutrankingAndorregarding how much it exemplify Moss - Bachrach ’s chain of mountains , the latter proved he could impact larger enfranchisement . Moss - Bachrach appear in three episode ofAndorseason 1 as Arvel Skeen , a man with a virulent grudge against the Empire . While Skeen ’s arc is not as pronounced as Richie ’s , the fictional character is one of the more memorable in the show .

Moss - Bachrach can more than handle the high-sounding budget , heavy productions , and more astray - hit stories of Disney franchise .

This show how Moss - Bachrach can depart his embossment on enfranchisement likeStar Wars , or inThe Fantastic Four ’s display case , the MCU.Skeen ’s arc is still compelling , which is mostly driven by Moss - Bachrach ’s performance as well as Dan Gilroy ’s writing . That enjoin , it is more so the lasting impact Skeen has on the characters around him that proves Moss - Bachrach can more than plow the hyperbolic budgets , big productions , and more astray - contact stories of Disney enfranchisement .

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Inspired by 80s pop-culture and elements of Stephen King’s works, Stranger Things is a supernatural action-drama TV series set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.When a young boy goes missing, his group of friends stumbles upon a young girl with telekinetic powers who recently escaped from a mysterious facility. They soon realize that she may be their only chance at stopping an impending doom that threatens to engulf Hawkins whole.

Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the event of Rogue One , following Cassian Andor as he navigates a macrocosm of danger and misrepresentation . The serial delves into his transmutation into a polar figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire .

3Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian Role Lends Itself To Fantastic Four’s Family Dynamic

Din Djarin’s paternal character will aid Pascal’s portrayal of Reed Richards.

Like Moss - Bachrach , Pedro Pascal has also made an impingement on theStar Warsgalaxy . Pascal has portrayed , or more aptly vocalize , the role of Din Djarin inThe Mandaloriansince 2019 . This character , likeAndor ’s Skeen , proves Pascal can do by major franchise . However , where the role of Din Djarin will impact Pascal ’s Reed Richards performance the most is in the former ’s genetic aspects .

First and foremost , Din Djarin is portrayed as a father inThe Mandalorian . The heart of the show completely surrounds Din ’s connectedness with his adopted son , Grogu . Through this character dynamic , Pascal has perfect the artistry of acting as a father , something that also was the case inThe Last of Us . With a big portion of Reed Richards ' amusing ledger reference centering around his sexual love for his children , Franklin and Valeria , Pascal will already have the dick necessary to bring this to life in the MCU .

Franklin and Valeria are not confirmed to be in The Fantastic Four , though strong hearsay and paper suggest this will before long change .

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Released on November 12 , 2019 The Mandalorian follows a solitary gunfighter navigate the galax ’s out reaches after the Galactic Empire ’s declination . As a skilled H.M.S. Bounty Orion , he operate in a outlaw universe , undertaking various mission on the fringe of the New Republic ’s territory .

2Dickensian Gave Joseph Quinn The Platform To Become Johnny Storm

Quinn’s personality as Johnny can be taken from his prior roles.

InDickensian , Joseph Quinn impersonate Arthur Havisham from Charles Dickens ' novels . This character is largely bonk as a rebellious , free - peppy son , something Quinn catch in the BBC’sDickensian . In a way , Eddie Munson also exhibit this personality inStranger Things , meaning Quinn has a lot of experience in that regard .

This experience would doubtless translate well to the part of Johnny Storm / the Human Torch . In Marvel Comics , Johnny Storm has often been shown to be rebellious and destitute - spirited himself . These personality traits naturally extend to others that Johnny is often depicted as having , such as being impulsive , warm - tempered , and heady . These can all run to Havisham inDickensian , which will aid Quinn ’s performance . While theDickensianrole was more antagonistic , Quinn clearly has the talent to take these trait and make them as compelling and grand as Johnny should be .

1Ebon Moss-Bachrach Already Proved He Can Handle The MCU In The Punisher

The character of Micro is enough of an MCU showcase to prove Moss-Bachrach’s casting as The Thing was correct.

Of the confirmed cast member forThe Fantastic Fourthus far , onlyEbon Moss - Bachrach has appeared in the MCU . The actor played one of the principal characters inThe Punisher , an friend to Jon Bernthal ’s titulary antihero . Moss - Bachrach ’s public presentation as Micro was great , but it offer no more than the aforementioned performance inThe BearorAndor .

Moss - Bachrach already live what it is like to portray a character in the MCU , admit the Indiana and out of a vainglorious - budget Marvel product .

That said , what Moss - Bachrach ’s execution inThe Punisherdoes provide is MCU experience . Moss - Bachrach already knows what it is like to depict a character in the MCU , including the indium and out of a big - budget Marvel yield . While the CGI - based operation of The matter will differ from Micro , it remains the display case that the actor has Marvel see his compeer lack . Through this , and the myraid other idiot box shows mentioned , the casting ofThe Fantastic Fourby Marvel Studios has been proven forward-looking , effectual , and well - done .

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The Punisher stars Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle / The Punisher , who first appeared on Netflix’sDaredevil . Frank is a United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper veteran who is highly skilled in martial arts , stealth manoeuvre , guerrilla war , and make out how to use a diversity of arm . The demise of his wife and two children moderate him to take issue into his own men , and he has   been belt down outlaw indiscriminately ever since . Despite being beloved by lover , The Punisherwas cancel in former 2019 . gratefully for fans of Bernthal ’s character , it was denote in 2023 that he would be bring together the MCU by appearing inDaredevil : Born Again , starring Charlie Cox .

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The Bear follows Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, as he returns to Chicago to manage his family’s sandwich shop. Amidst personal and professional challenges, he strives to transform both the establishment and himself while navigating relationships with a diverse and gritty team that becomes his chosen family.

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Based on George R. R. Martin’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It follows noble families like the Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North. The series received significant critical success and amassed a loyal fan base due to its high production values, sprawling sets, iconic characters, and shocking twists.

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Ozark is a drama-thriller that follows the Byrde family’s journey from their everyday, suburban Chicago life to their dangerous criminal enterprise in the Ozarks, Missouri. When financial advisor Marty Byrde sees a money-laundering scheme for a prolific Mexican drug cartel go wrong, he is forced to launder $500 million in five years to keep himself and his family safe. The series explores capitalism, family dynamics, and survival through the eyes of (anything but) ordinary Americans.

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Andor is a Star Wars prequel series set before the events of Rogue One, following Cassian Andor as he navigates a world of danger and deception. The series delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure in the struggle against the Galactic Empire.

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Released on November 12, 2019 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.

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The Punisher stars Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/The Punisher, who first appeared on Netflix’sDaredevil. Frank is a United States Marine Corps Scout Sniper veteran who is highly skilled in martial arts, stealth tactics, guerrilla warfare, and knows how to use a variety of weapons. The death of his wife and two children led him to take matters into his own hands, and he has been killing criminals indiscriminately ever since. Despite being beloved by fans,The Punisherwas canceled in early 2019. Thankfully for fans of Bernthal’s character, it was announced in 2023 that he would be joining the MCU by appearing inDaredevil: Born Again, starring Charlie Cox.

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