MCU Fantastic Four: Dev Patel Is Now The Frontrunner To Be Reed Richards

New rumors suggest that there’s a new frontrunner for the role of Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards and it’s none other than Dev Patel

By Ishita Chatterjee
February 6,2023
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Who will be MCU’s Mr. Fantastic/ Reed Richards? This is the major question that’s plaguing fans. For months now, the names of different actors have come up for the role. Now, as per a new rumor, it is Dev Patel who might bag the coveted role. Let us explore this rumor in depth.

Dev Patel To Be MCU’s New Reed Richards?

Fanart of Dev Patel as Reed Richards by 21XFOUR
Fanart of Dev Patel as Reed Richards by 21XFOUR

We know that John Krasinski played Reed Richards in a cameo appearance in “Doctor Strange 2.” He died when Wanda made him a human spaghetti. Since he was the Mr. Fantastic of another Earth so fans hoped that Marvel Studios will bring him back to the Reed Richards of Earth-616 or the main Marvel universe.

Previous rumors put Andor actor Diego Luna and Star Wars Sequel actor Adam Driver as the frontrunners for the role. But new rumors say that isn’t the case anymore. As per Lizzie Hill, of The Cosmic Circus, now Dev Patel is the latest top contender to play the role of Reed Richards/ Mr. Fantastic.

Additionally, Jack McBryan, the founder of the site MCU Direct, has backed up the claims as well. Here’s the tweet:

To add to the intrigue, movie scooper KC Walsh also tweeted that he had heard that Marvel Studios was looking to cast a POC lead for the Fantastic Four.

What Do MCU Fans Think Of This Possible Fantastic Four Casting?

Reed Richards in the MCU
Reed Richards in the MCU

While many are excited to see Dev Patel in the role, others are more apprehensive. “It’s crazy how a couple weeks ago Diego Luna was a finalist, and then it was Adam Driver, and now it’s Dev Patel,” one Redditor commented.

Another said, “They did the same thing with Adam Driver a couple weeks back. In 2 weeks there’ll be a new ‘frontrunner'”

Another joked, “I would like to officially announce that I and everyone else in this sub are in the running for the role.”

So many are waiting to see Marvel Studios officially announce the actor rather than play a game of guessing who will Reed Richards’ new actor be. As for those who were hoping to see John Krasinski reprise the role, they will be disappointed because the actor had clarified that Marvel Studios hadn’t contacted him any further for the role.

What are your thoughts of this rumored possible new casting? Let us know.