Marvel Studios is reportedly eyeing a major star to play the leading villain in the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. The highly-anticipated movie has been the subject of fancasts for some time now, with viewers eagerly awaiting the cast of Marvel’s first family.
Galactus And Silver Surfer As Villains in Fantastic Four
According to rumors, Galactus and his herald, the Silver Surfer, will be the main villains in the movie. It is also rumored that Antonio Banderas is in talks to play the role of Galactus in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Rumors Of Antonio Banderas Playing Galactus
Noted Twitter scooper MyTimeToShine shared a rumor that Marvel Studios is in talks with Antonio Banderas to play Galactus. The rumor gained more credence when Alex Perez of The Cosmic Circus re-shared a GIF of Banderas that he posted on April 20, indicating that Perez has been aware of this casting news for over a week.
Reportedly, Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, is deeply involved with the casting process for the movie, which means it could take months before an official announcement is made, considering “how thorough Feige and the studio are.”
Antonio Banderas’ Qualifications For The Role
Antonio Banderas is a veteran actor with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has played major roles in many movies, including 2022’s Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which was one of last year’s biggest surprise hits. He has also worked with one of the MCU’s biggest stars, Tom Holland, in the movie adaptation of the Uncharted video game series.
If Banderas takes on the role of Galactus, he would add to his already impressive resume by embodying one of the biggest antagonists in Marvel Comics history, narratively, figuratively, and literally considering his stature and status.
The Casting Of Sue Storm
The casting of Sue Storm, another main character in the Fantastic Four, has also been rumored. If Banderas is indeed in talks for Galactus, it would indicate that headway is being made in the casting process for Sue Storm.
Silver Surfer Special Presentation on Disney+
Before the Fantastic Four reboot hits the big screen, it is rumored that a Silver Surfer special presentation will be released on Disney+. This means that the casting for Silver Surfer needs to be done first before the Galactus casting news can be officially confirmed.
