Marvel's Fantatstic Four is reportedly casting a woman for the role of the Silver Surfer.
In the comics, the Surfer is a humanoid alien with metallic skin who can travel through space with the aid of his surfboard-like craft. When his travels took him to Earth, he met the Fantastic Four, who helped him rediscover his nobility of spirit.
In the 2007 film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, staring Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd and Chris Evans, the Silver Surfer is portrayed by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne. The movies were then remade in 2015 starring Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan.
Now, casting is said to be underway for yet another reboot and as fans eagerly wait for the casting updates, reports have claimed that Marvel Studios will have made the character into a woman for this new iteration. Industry insider Jeff Sneider recently appeared on an episode of The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John Rocha and spoke about the Fantastic Four cast, saying: "Yes, you can expect to see a female Silver Surfer.”
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Pedro Pascal appears to have been chosen for the role of Reed Richards. The popular character - also known as Mr.Fantastic - has been recast several times in the past but it seems that the Last Of Us star could now be set to take on the role.
The deal is reportedly far from sealed according to Deadline but the publication say their sources have confirmed that he is in talks to play the iconic superhero. Pedro is already a very in demand name thanks to the success of his HBO comic adaptation The Last Of Us as well as already being slated for Gladiator 2 which is scheduled for production to begin later this year and Zach Cregger's Weapons, as well as more episodes of The Last Of Us next year.
However, insiders have said that the schedules are being worked out for him to add the Fantastic Four to his roster alongside all of his other future commitments. While Marvel are yet to comment, he is an exciting prospect for the role of Reed for Marvel fans.
Reed was reportedly the first role they wanted to secure before going ahead to plan the other cast members for key parts in the movie. Plans would see the production getting underway early next year with other cast members expected to be selected quickly once the Reed deal is secured.
Director Matt Shakman is already in pre-production at Pinewood Studios in the UK. It is expected that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige will act as producer on the film.
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