Marvel Studios' highly anticipated reboot of the Fantastic Four has long been shrouded in secrecy and despite being in development since late 2020, we've yet to get updates regarding the project's official cast.
Over the last couple of weeks alone, there have been several concerning reports surrounding the film's status, with two alleged frontrunners in Adam Driver and Margot Robbie reportedly backing out of the Phase Six flick due to budget constraints.
Not long after the news broke out, it was reported by multiple insiders that the studio quickly found a potential replacement for both actors. Vanessa Kirby, who is now rumored to be the live-action Sue Storm finally addresses her potential involvement in the MCU.
Vanessa Kirby Breaks Silence on Invisible Woman Casting Reports; Says She'd be Honored to Play the Character
Speaking with Variety during the premiere of Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Kirby reacted to the persistent rumors linking her to the reboot and said she'd be honored to play Invisible Woman in live-action.
She said: "It would be an honor, it would be an honor to play Sue Storm. She's amazing, so it would be a complete honor."
Well, it looks like the 35-year-old star is up for the challenge. The real question is, are the rumors surrounding her casting actually true? Check out her response below:
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In other news, the SAG-AFTRA strike has taken full effect just this week and those who have been itching to learn about Fantastic Four's official cast will have to wait even longer for the announcement to be made.
As frustrating as it is, we can only hope that production studios will finally give workers the compensation they so rightfully deserve.
Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four is now slated for theatrical release on May 2, 2025.
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