Few roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been more sought after than Reed Richards, the linchpin of Marvel’s First Family. With Marvel Studios actively developing a Fantastic Four film, which may or may not be directed by WandaVision helmer Matt Shakman, the Kevin Feige-led outfit has been scouring a wide array of actors for the next Richards role.
While John Krasinski played the character Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, it appears he will not be reprising his role. According to recent rumors, Penn Badgley, star of Netflix’s You, is one of the finalists for the role—and social media is buzzing about it.
Here is the list made by the fans on Twitter
well apparently it’s them… https://t.co/WQqxk39sC1 pic.twitter.com/yHBW0T6g8a
— bree 🐈⬛ (@breeminoruu) August 28, 2022
oh yeah i can totally see penn badgley as reed richards 👀 pic.twitter.com/JX3viXTpDj
— ⧗♦️ نديمة (@jediharleystark) August 29, 2022
well pic.twitter.com/JUJ0HFxmc0
— . (@multiofmad) August 29, 2022
Penn Badgley would be perfect for Reed Richards because we’ve already seen him play a loving father and a totally in-love romantic pic.twitter.com/yOEeUYdis6
— yehu (@comicyehu) August 29, 2022
I don’t think we are getting John Krasinski back as Reed Richards pic.twitter.com/V52e7GyI5N
— Shadow Knight (@ShadowKnightPK) August 28, 2022
I’m on board for whoever marvel chooses but just know I’m still riding the William Jackson Harper as #ReedRichards train pic.twitter.com/nkNnjZomH4
— em-iffer walters: attorney at law💚 (@_EMMinem) August 29, 2022
As has been the case with the character throughout, there are many fans hoping Krasinski will return, while others believe Badgley is ideal for the role. Even more, people are speculating about who should play Mr. Fantastic in the MCU; keep scrolling to see what everyone is saying.
Fantastic Four will be released in theatres on November 8, 2024, with Avengers: Secret Wars following nearly a year later on November 7, 2025.
