Glenn Howerton considers whether he’d accept a role in Marvel’s Fantastic Four. Howerton has played the narcissistic Dennis on the darkly comedic sitcom It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia since 2005. The actor also starred in A.P. Bio as well as several films, and currently voices Fred in the HBO Max animated series Velma. While Howerton has yet to take on a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, some have speculated that he could portray Reed Richards in the upcoming Phase 6 movie Fantastic Four.
During a conversation with The Movie Dweeb along with his Velma co-star Sam Richardson, Howerton addresses the possibility of being cast as Reed Richards in the MCU, saying that he would be eager to step into the role. See the video below:
Howerton has previously worked with Fantastic Four director Matt Shakman on several episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, leading to his interest in joining forces with the director again for the MCU project. The actor goes so far as to say that he would give the interviewer 75% of his earnings from the film if he could land Howerton the role, indicating his eagerness play Reed Richards. Check out Howerton’s comments below:
“Somehow, in my mind, there’s no chance that anything that I will ever do will be watched by people, and I don’t know what that is, I think it’s this sort of perpetual underdog thing that I feel, which makes no sense. But, no, look, it would be super fun, and obviously, the director, Matt Shakman, is a very close friend and an absolutely incredible director, so it’d be super fun to work with him again. But ain’t nobody called me about that yet, but I would accept that phone call.”
Fantastic Four Casting Rumors Haven’t Stopped
Since Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four was announced, the internet has run wild with theories about which actor will take up the mantle of Reed Richards, as well as those of the other members of Marvel’s First Family. Several MCU fan arts have depicted popular actors as Richards, Sue Storm, and the Human Torch, putting actors including Adam Driver, Eiza Gonzalez, and Austin Butler into those roles. John Krasinski portrayed Mr. Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, though his iteration was quickly killed by the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), and it is unknown if he will reprise it in Fantastic Four.
Who Could Play Reed Richards In The MCU?
If Krasinski doesn’t return for the role in Fantastic Four, there are several options depending on the direction the filmmakers decide to take with the movie. Some popular fan casts for the character, besides Driver, Howerton, and Krasinski, include Diego Luna, Tom Ellis, Andrew Lincoln, and Penn Badgley. However, the possibilities for the next Reed Richards are endless, with some going so far as to say that Timothée Chalamet could even don Reed Richards’ suit if the MCU brings a younger version of the character to life.
Of course, it is too early to tell who the MCU is actually eyeing for the part, since Fantastic Four will not be released until 2025. The Fantastic Four will likely be an integral part of the MCU going forward, so whoever does step into the role of Reed Richards will be attached to the character – and the franchise – for a long time. Therefore, it makes sense that the studio is taking their time to find the right person to lead Fantastic Four when the film finally does premiere.
Source: The Movie Dweeb