Marvel fans have been eagerly anticipating the casting announcement for the Fantastic Four reboot, set to release in 2025. With rumors flying in every direction, fans have been left wondering who will be cast as the beloved superhero team. In the latest development, an industry insider has revealed a rumor about the actor reportedly offered the role of Human Torch in the movie.
Who Will Play Human Torch?
According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel Studios has offered the role of Johnny Storm aka Human Torch to actor Paul Mescal. Mescal is an Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor known for his work in Aftersun and Normal People. With his upcoming leading role in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, Mescal would certainly bring star quality to the reboot.
Why Paul Mescal Could Be A Good Fit
Assuming the movie sticks to the comics, Johnny Storm is supposed to be the same age as Peter Parker, sitting in a middle ground between the Iron Man and Captain America generation of heroes and the Ms. Marvel and America Chavez age group. Mescal looks young enough to play the youngest member of the Fantastic Four, which could make him a great fit for the role.
Neither Disney nor Marvel has announced anything officially about the casting of Fantastic Four or any of its members. Therefore, fans should take this rumor with a grain of salt until any official announcement is made.
When Will We Hear More?
With the movie set to release in less than two years, fans are eagerly anticipating official casting announcements. It’s possible that Marvel is waiting for a major convention like San Diego Comic-Con to announce the cast, or they may be waiting until after Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premieres to gauge public reactions. Until then, fans will continue to speculate about who will be cast in these critical roles for the future of the MCU.
While the rumor about Paul Mescal being cast as Human Torch in Fantastic Four reboot is exciting, there has been no official announcement from Marvel or Disney yet. Fans will have to wait for more information, but until then, they can continue to speculate about who will play their favorite superheroes. The movie is set to release in theaters on February 14, 2025.
