The Fantastic Four, the first family of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been widely popular in the comic world for around 60 years. The film has been adapted multiple times, but none have lived up to the expectations set by the comics. With a relaunch of the film in the works, fans can only speculate on how the MCU wants to present the characters differently than in prior adaptations. When the movie was revealed, fans flocked to find out who was cast in it.

The first to make the rounds was The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal for the role of Mr. Fantastic. Further, a fan page posted a collage of actors rumored to be cast in the movie. Along with Pascal, they were Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn. The Stranger Things star is rumored to play Johnny Storm, aka The Human Torch. In the supernatural series, the actor made a breakout performance as Eddie Munson. However, many individuals are skeptical of his inclusion in the MCU.

The rumors about Pedro Pascal are flying around like wildfire. Fans, however, see a significant difference between Pascal and John Krasinski, who played a variation of Mr. Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This is also reflected in the fact that Krasinski’s renowned sitcom, The Office, which aired from 2005 to 2013, had a large fan base. The debates, however, are distinct from personal preferences and focus more on what the actors can bring to the table.

When the fan page posted the image on X (previously Twitter), fans of the film flooded the comment section with their thoughts on the rumored casting.

Fans share their opinion on the rumored castings

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most successful franchises in the world. It also has the most devoted and supportive following. So, when the revival was announced, fans rushed to find out who would reprise the famous characters. While some were delighted by the rumors, others were not. They voiced the same sentiment on the social media platform X (previously Twitter). One disgruntled fan expressed her displeasure with the casting, remarking, “Oh nooooo, that’s not.”

Further discussing on the characters of Joseph Quinn and Pedro Pascal, some fans expressed their displeasure by requesting to remove the Stranger Things actor from the picture. Another person felt the same way about Pascal when he stated, “Pedro being cast as Richards is a huge disappointment.”

Amid the rumors and disappointments, some fans recalled Chris Evans and Jessica Alba as major characters in previous Fantastic Four films. Another admirer said, “It’s not the same Fantastic Four,” indicating that he is expressing the same sentiment.

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