The Fantastic four movie is finally taking shape after years of speculation surrounding the highly anticipated film. Earlier this month, Kevin Feige announced Matt Shakman to direct the upcoming film during the Marvel Studios panel at the D23 Expo. Shakman’s credits include a ton of work in the television realm, such as: the boys, Game of Thronesand WandaVision, where he was the sole director. According to a report by Deadline, Fantastic four adds their writers to the list, with Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer on the team.
Deadline says the duo had been involved with the film for a few months before Shakman was even attached to the project. During this time, Kaplan and Springer have outlined where the film will fit into the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe, and most notably its place in the current Multiverse Saga. Fantastic four is scheduled to arrive on November 8, 2024 and launch Phase 6 of the MCU. The film will undoubtedly be important, because Avengers: The Kang Dynasty comes six months later, on May 2, 2025, and Avengers: Secret Wars six months afterwards. Deadline says Kaplan, Springer, Shakman and Kevin Feige will come together and share their vision for the project to ultimately determine the direction the Fantastic four movie goes.
The duo have only a few writing credits to their name, including: Bert and Arnie’s Guide to Friendship, The Last of the Romanticsand the coming Disaster Wedding. However, Fantastic four will be the screenwriters’ biggest project date, and fans hope Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer can make it when the film arrives in 2024.
Who can fans expect to see? Fantastic four?
Despite the official casting being far from over, Marvel fans have wasted no time expressing who they think should be the real one Fantastic four stars. One of those names is Penn Badgley, the star of the Netflix series you. He would take over the role of Reed Richards, in whom we have seen portrayed before Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In the film, John Krasinski plays the leader of the Fantastic four team, although the Scarlet Witch quickly eliminates him. However, he is not expected to return to the role, or at least not in the main Earth-616 timeline that the MCU runs on.
Fans have also asked for Jodie Comer, star of kill eve, to play Sue Storm in the upcoming movie. There were several rumors surrounding a possible announcement at D23, unfortunately they did not materialize. But her involvement in Fantastic four could still be true despite no official word. Additionally, Bryce Dallas Howard, Cillian Murphy, and Giancarlo Esposito have all been named for roles in the film as The Invisible Woman and Dr. doom.
Feige, Shakman, Kaplan and Springer are currently looking for the talent that the Fantastic four team, and fans are eager to see the final picks. The crew will no doubt take their time, however, as the members could be the leaders of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after their debut. Stay tuned for more news about Fantastic four as we get closer and closer to the 2024 release date.