MCU is reportedly eyeing a Stranger Things star for an important role in the Fantastic Four franchise. While Marvel Studios has not confirmed the casting, a new report claims Nell Fisher could soon join the superhero family as one of its most important younger characters.
Insider James Mack recently reported that the Evil Dead Rise star is said to be among the names being considered to play Valeria Richards.
In Marvel Comics, Valeria is the daughter of Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) and Sue Storm (Invisible Woman). She is known for her exceptional intelligence, which at times has even matched or surpassed her father’s.
The character also has a close and complicated connection with Doctor Doom, who became her namesake and protector around the time of her birth. Fisher’s reported casting has not been confirmed by Marvel Studios.
New MCU stars recently cast in Marvel’s upcoming projects
Marvel Studios has officially revealed the main cast for its upcoming X-Men reboot. During D23, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and director Jake Schreier took the stage to announce the actors who will bring the iconic mutant team into the MCU.
Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey, while Kit Connor takes on the role of Scott Summers, better known as Cyclops. Christopher Abbott will portray Professor Charles Xavier, who leads and mentors the young mutants. Samara Weaving also joined the cast as Emma Frost.
The new team also includes Inde Navarrette as Rogue and Maya Boyd as Storm. The casting announcement gives fans their first look at the group of mutants Marvel is bringing together for the new movie.
Adam Driver also confirmed his involvement through a video appearance from Pinewood Studios. He will play Nathaniel Milbury, although Marvel has not revealed many details about the character yet.
Marvel Studios has also added David Jonsson, known for Alien: Romulus and Industry, to the cast as the new Black Panther in Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther 3. Ryan Gosling is set to play Johnny Blaze in a standalone Ghost Rider movie directed by Shawn Levy.
Avengers: Secret Wars has also reportedly added A Quiet Place star Noah Jupe in a mystery role.
