In the swirling world of casting rumors, the latest buzz for the Fantastic Four reboot points to Matt Smith, renowned for his roles in House of the Dragon and Doctor Who, as a potential candidate to play Reed Richards. Marvel fans, however, find themselves in a state of disarray, having long cherished the idea of John Krasinski portraying the beloved character.
The mere mention of any other contender has been met with vehement denouncement from the dedicated fanbase. When whispers surfaced suggesting that the Doctor Who star might have been offered the role before the SAG-AFTRA strike, chaos erupted, unleashing a storm of passionate reactions from fans across the microblogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Matt Smith Is Rumored to Be the Next Reed Richards in Marvel’s Fantastic Four
The anticipation surrounding the cast of the upcoming Fantastic Four movie continues to stir lively debates. While the pre-production has hit a snag due to the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes, the casting process remains shrouded in uncertainty. Among the rumors circulating, Matt Smith‘s name has emerged as a potential candidate for the role of Reed Richards. As it is now being revealed that the actor was offered the role just before the strike hit.
Already a key figure in Morbius, Smith is one of the many actors rumored to be considered for the iconic role. After the news surfaced about Adam Driver‘s change of heart regarding the character, the situation has become even more unpredictable. Though this information should be taken with a grain of salt, it has already ignited a frenzy on social media, leaving fans eagerly waiting for official announcements.
Doctor Who Fans vs Marvel Fans
To understand why Matt Smith is getting trolled, one has to journey back a few months to the release of the movie Morbius, which left the fans deeply disappointed, deserving an article of its own to elaborate on how it exactly shattered expectations. Additionally, the Doctor Who finale also drew mixed reactions from fans, with some arguing that Matt Smith’s time as the eleventh Doctor started strong but gradually declined in quality as it progressed.
Now, Marvel enthusiasts are voicing their frustration, blaming the studio for a seemingly poor casting decision if the news is at all true, because of Smith’s involvement in the above-mentioned projects. But loyal Doctor Who fans stand firmly to defend their beloved Doctor. The clash has ignited a heated online keyboard battle, with both parties fiercely defending their positions. The tension surrounding this potential casting has reached a boiling point on the microblogging site X. Here are some fan reactions that highlight the ongoing war between the two sides,
I am begging some of you to watch more Matt Smith projects than just Morbius. He’s amazing in Doctor Who and I could totally see him as Reed Richards pic.twitter.com/nwLZCAZYfg
— Joe (@hzjoe03) August 2, 2023
Going from Adam driver to Matt smith 😟 pic.twitter.com/JLZPaUHn0s
— Cogz (@Cogzzzzz) August 1, 2023
He's Perfect
— Carlos Gzz (@carlosgzz03) August 2, 2023
nah John Krasinski as Reed or bust
— アアティ (@mcufightclub) August 1, 2023
Matt smith, great choice. Mr fantastic one of the most intelligent people in marvel. I am getting doctor who vibes. pic.twitter.com/BduMowG83s
— Nick (@ThePrideSpider) August 2, 2023
Please say no! Dreadful actor
— d-13 (@officially_d13) August 2, 2023
The ongoing debate surrounding the casting choice is unlikely to reach a resolution anytime soon. Only time will tell whether the final cast can manage to impress both the passionate Doctor Who fans and the devoted Marvel enthusiasts. As the anticipation builds, fans find themselves in a state of eager anticipation, eagerly waiting to see who will ultimately don the role of Reed Richards.
Source: ComicBookMovie; X/Twitter
