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When Marvel addedFantastic Fourto their slate fans have been wondering which actors are going to play the superheroes in the movie. Rumors have been on the rise since Margot Robbie was in talks for Sue Storm but things did not work out as the studio intended.
Reportedly,Barbiestar Robbie has declined the role for some unknown reason. Later, it was rumored thatMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Onestar Vanessa Kirby joined theFantastic Fourreboot as Sue Storm.
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Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm and Other Rumors ofFantastic Four
The rumor ofVanessa Kirbyas Sue Storm sparked online after it was reported onThe Hot Mic podcastwith Jeff Sneider and John Rocha. Of course, Marvel Studios has not confirmed or denied the report but the rumors could be true as the studio has kept it under wraps. The 35-year-old might playing the Invisible Woman is not beyond possibility.
Rumors surrounding the other characters are also interesting. As per reports, earlierHouse of the DragonandMorbiusstarMatt Smithwas in talks for the role of Reed Richards. However, there is no report of the actor accepting the role or declining it.Adam Driverwas also the studio’s one of the top actors considered for the part but reportedly, the actor rejected the movie stating that the part was not written to reach his expectation. Some other actors includingDev Patel,Glenn Howerton, andPenn Badgleywere rumored to be in talks for the part.
For the role of The Thing,Mila KunisandDaveed Diggswere rumored to be in talks, and Johnny Storm was to be played byPaul Mescal. However, none of these reports were confirmed by the studio. But casting Kirby seems to be close to reality as the actor herself stated her interest in playing the character.“It’d be an honor to play Sue Storm. She’s amazing,”Kirby recently told Variety. Now, fans are expecting MCU to weigh in on the matter for confirmation.
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Fans Are Concerned Over Vanessa Kirby’s Marvel Debut
Amid the peak of the rumor of Kirby playing Storm, fans have taken to social media to voice their opinion on the actor. Many expectedMargot Robbiefor the part but that is very unlikely to happen as the actor declined the role.“Not sure how to feel,”one user wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).“I wanted Margot Robbie but I’m sure she will be fine,”the user added.
Another user raised concerns over Kirby as Storm after herMission Impossible 7performance.
After the Margot Robbie rumor the actress had to at least be pretty. Kirby isn’t. She is talented, but her performance in MI:DR Part 1, didn’t say leading lady to me. Mr. Quinn, at 29 is way too old for Johnny. In the Galactus saga he was about 17. Suggestion: Cancel or Postpone.
— Vic Power (@VicRosFer)August 13, 2025
One user compared Kirby with former Sue Storm actor Jessica Alba.
She’ll never even come close to Jessica Alba
— Zay⚡️ (@rollupmywrist)June 27, 2025
Another wrote about their dislike of the casting as well.
and just like that i’m tuning out
— Spooky Nigga (@spooky_nigga)July 08, 2025
One user seems to be concerned with the age factor.
They must be going with older casting then and not having young ones
— Lenny Push (@msc88220)June 22, 2025
Another said the casting of theFantastic FourReboot is wrong.
Nah, they got the wrong stranger things actor. Should be dacre montgomery, they almost literally have the same eye color.#FantasticFour#Fancast#VanessaKirbyhttps://t.co/HgSKU7KLHjpic.twitter.com/FP7MQBNfIY
— Louix⚡️ (@cocoliko)June 01, 2025
n a nutshell, many fans are upset with Kirby’s Marvel Debut doubting if the actor could pull it off. However, certain fans seemed to be pleased with the rumor of the actor being featured in the upcoming MCU slate.
Fantastic Fouris scheduled for theatrical release on June 01, 2025.
Also read:“I just need to be there”: Emily Blunt Breaks Silence on Joining Fantastic Four as Mission Impossible Star Vanessa Kirby Leads Race to Play Sue Storm
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