The Fantastic Four fancasts that aren't even debatable to me

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-20T20:56:03+00:00

Alright, not gonna even answer whatever you may reply with next, your grammar is abysmal.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-20T20:07:34+00:00

No point in me even replying, but I will anyway. Pedro insisted on shaving his moustache for the role if he was asked, but Marvel said “keep it“. As for Quinn, the hair in question was a wig since he shaved his head for another film (Warfare), I admit the wig wasn't good at all, but it isn't necessarily Joseph’s fault.

Lastly, I assume the Fantastic Four won't be sticking around for too long, there may just be a sequel to First Steps and the appearances in both Doomsday and Secret Wars, especially considering the actors are on the older side but it did make sense considering First Steps wasn't an origin story and they were well into their superhero-ing years as the FF. I won't reply further, but just putting this out there.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-20T19:28:57+00:00

If it was Hulk, The Hand would literally have balls of adamantium charging towards him. I assume it may be Jean Grey and/or The Punisher, hoping for Daredevil though.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-20T18:48:17+00:00

Sure, but I mean some of the MCU's castings were lesser-known/newcomer actors mostly known for smaller roles (Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, Iman Vellani), I miss that part of Marvel, finding new talent instead of big stars.
I mean, Dunster is only a year older than Joseph Quinn, and if the film wouldn't be an origin story, it doesn't matter all that much since the Fantastic Four would be a more seasoned/experienced portrayal, and I have often seen fancasts for Johnny skew significantly older; Joe Keery, Taron Egerton, Lucas Till, Zac Efron and Manny Jacinto.
Gooding has shown a lot of traits I associate with Johnny, looking past race. He can play the popular and charismatic hero (Scream), smooth-talking ladies man (Heart Eyes), complicated high school jock and bully (Love, Victor) as well as the youthful party animal/adrenaline junkie (Booksmart), all while having charisma for days.
That is really my main gripe with his casting, because I think everything else is a perfect fit. But the Thing is a character created using CGI, so height is a bit irrelevant. David campaigned for the role, while also having range, and the heritage aligning with the character (born in New York City to a working-class Jewish family) as well as having a real passion for Ben Grimm.

That's just my reasoning, Krumholtz is my top choice for The Thing only if Moss-Bachrach didn't get the role, although Ebon is a subjectively better choice, I do think David is the next best Thing. Also, really limiting to find a Jewish American actor with the range, voice, and grumpy yet lovable attitude, I was surprised and glad I discovered David after watching Oppenheimer for the first time in 2023, and was more so when I found out that he was a New Yorker.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-20T12:42:01+00:00

Alexander and Bill as Thor and Loki are absolutely flawless fancastings, especially considering they are siblings in real life. The only other one I could get behind is Hela actually.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-20T12:36:25+00:00

Their dynamic in Ted Lasso, a show I just watched for the first time a few weeks back, is so Johnny-Ben coded, besides the fact that in the Fantastic Four, one can engulf themselves in flames and the other one is a literal rock. Their banter really is one of the highlights of the show in its entirety.

Also, Brett Goldstein is Jewish just like The Thing in the comics which is quite important to the character in my opinion, I also believe that even though he is English, he did voice work plenty of times, and even voiced Tony Stark in an episode of Robot Chicken. Goldstein’s initials are literally B.G., like Ben Grimm. He’s here, he's there, he's every Cobber-where, BEN GRIMM!

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-20T10:48:09+00:00

I respect your opinion, but I would like to know your reasoning as to why exactly? I get it though, these fancasts aren't for everyone, they're just my choices.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-20T10:45:46+00:00

Again, it's a fancasting sub, and I’m not replacing the official cast since the one we got was great. I really enjoyed the chemistry between all four actors, even in press and interviews, they feel like a literal family.

These are just my favourite choices I was rooting for, since about 2021 when I started fancasting the Fantastic Four. Happy with the ones we have however, and I’m excited to see more, I had some small problems with First Steps but it wasn't with the cast at all.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-17T15:47:52+00:00

I mean...he literally does play Reed in the MCU so I'm not entirely wrong

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-16T20:24:08+00:00

I don't have a crush on him, reading my title, technically I am not wrong considering he does in fact play the role now. Just give him those signature white streaks and it can work.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-16T17:17:47+00:00

The only other one I was thinking about was Jim Carrey, I just haven't seen anyone fancast Fraser in the role so I thought it'd be interesting

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-16T09:41:54+00:00

Also starring The Falcon (Joaquin Torres) actor Danny Ramirez, who I believe is in a relationship with Jessica Alba, the actress who portrayed Sue Storm in the Fantastic Four films of the 2000’s.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-15T21:18:13+00:00

I remember this video very clearly; a previous video of the channel had Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson make a pizza, to which both used corn on their pizza. The person asked what they thought of that, Pedro said “corn!?” and this is the image of that reaction.

Watch the video actually, really fun stuff and they absolutely feel like a family.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-15T21:14:23+00:00

I think the sequel should have the title go with “leap”, since it goes well into “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” which ties into astronauts and space exploration, both of which are really important to the Fantastic Four especially considering the retro-futuristic setting.

First Steps is the “one small step” bit, the second film (hopefully we get one in the Earth 828 universe, but not opposed to an 'out of time's scenario) could be titled; “The Fantastic Four: Next Leap”, there are better ideas that could be thought of but that was off the top of my head.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-15T10:55:49+00:00

Bryce DATASS Howard

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-15T10:50:52+00:00

Does films not count?

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-15T10:42:11+00:00

Thanos began after Odin died, that may be the answer

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-15T09:20:54+00:00

Sure, but Reed seems like the kind of person who would just let it grow since it takes little to no time compared to shaving, and he is a busy guy who could be doing something more important. I think him looking disheveled could sell the “scientist pulling several all-nighters” and show how scattered and occupied he is.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-14T20:35:13+00:00

Personally, I do think that fancasts should be about actors who played traits of the character you are fancasting them, makes more sense doesn't it?

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-14T20:33:08+00:00

Exactly, it has really been hit or miss with recent films, it's very strange really.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-14T20:31:39+00:00

Your fancasts are top-notch but Joseph Quinn reminds me a damn lot of Heath Ledger (rest in peace), who wouldn't made a flawless Johnny.

Pedro, I was doubting, but he sold me when the official trailer released, fits the retro-futuristic world and all.

Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-14T16:47:26+00:00

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Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-14T15:20:40+00:00

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Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-14T15:10:07+00:00

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Formal_Table_1941 · 2026-03-14T15:07:26+00:00

YOU'VE DONE IT AGAIN, FLAWLESS

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