Adam Driver Might Be MCU's Reed Richards

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Adam Driver is rumoured to be in the discussion to play Reed Richards in the MCU's Fantastic Four.

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Previous names include Penn Badgley, John Krasinski, and Diego Luna, with Oscar nominee Adam Driver joining the list more recently.

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An insider, Jeff Sneider, recently shared rumors that Driver is in line to play Mr. Fantastic or maybe Doctor Doom. Even though he admitted that this information originated from an "unproven" source, he still felt that "something about it smells right to him."

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Grace Randolph of Beyond the Trailer recently made a video in which she said that Adam Driver is in contention to play Reed Richards in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Fantastic Four reboot.

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But that's not all: The Direct has heard from reliable sources that Driver is Marvel Studios' first pick to play the new Reed Richards.

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As much as I'm excited for Fantastic Four, I'm more intrigued by the idea of Adam Driver playing Doctor Doom, and Penn Badgley playing Reed Richards.

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Fantastic Four opens in theatres on February 14, 2025.

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