When the cast for the Fantastic Four was finally revealed in February, fans were thrilled to witness the epic saga returning to the big screens. However, the excitement didn’t stop there, fans were also pleased to see the faces attached to the project. All because the online chatter about who would play each iconic character had surprisingly hit the mark with precision.
More recently, during an interview, industry insider Jeff Sneider provided further support for a rumor that has been buzzing around for months about the casting of the yet-to-be-announced villain for the movie. And it seems that Dune 2 star Javier Bardem might just be in line to portray Galactus, making online speculations right yet again.
Is Marvel Eyeing Dune 2 Star, Javier Bardem for Galactus in the Upcoming Fantastic Four?
Ever since the announcement of a Fantastic Four movie hit the internet, two main villains have dominated fans’ imaginations as potential universe-threatening adversaries – Galactus and Doctor Doom. Naturally, speculations have been rife about which actor could perfectly fit these roles. While Marvel hasn’t officially confirmed anything, fans believe the studio is leaning towards Javier Bardem, recently seen on Dune 2, to portray Galactus.
In a recent podcast interview for The Hot Mic on YouTube, the trusted insider scooper, Jeff Sneider, also doubled down on the rumors, stating,
“We are standing by our Javier Bardem prediction for Galactus.”
Months of speculation swirled around the casting of Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm. And to everyone’s delight, these rumors proved to be absolutely accurate, with additional excitement following the announcement of Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, rounding off the cast. Thus, fans are hopeful that this time around, they’ll hit the ball out of the ballpark as well. Only time will tell how accurate these hopes turn out to be.
Who is This Rumored Menace of the Fantastic Four Movie, Galactus?
The much-anticipated MCU rendition of the Fantastic Four is officially in the works, and rumors strongly suggest that Galactus will take center stage as the main villain in the movie. Making his debut in Fantastic Four #48 in 1966, Galactus has been a recurring figure in the Marvel universe and is quite a popular one at that, often portrayed as a tough enemy with occasional shades of alliance sprinkled all over, making it impossible to hate him all the way.
Often known as the “Devourer of Worlds,” Galactus is a cosmic entity of immense power and unfathomable scale. His hunger drives him to consume entire planets for sustenance, leaving destruction as his sole mark. With the ability to manipulate cosmic energy and possess near-limitless strength, Galactus stands as one of the most formidable threats the Marvel heroes have ever faced.
While predicting the storyline or plot of the MCU movie remains a challenge, considering Marvel’s knack for safeguarding their secrets, whether Galactus will be the main villain, is still a matter of speculation. However, whatever direction Marvel chooses to take, fans are waiting excitedly.
Fantastic Four is set to release on July 25, 2025.
