Guest Editorial by Zayn Allen
Comic book movies are great and all but when they’re rebooted more than once, problems can occur. Fantastic Four is that type of comic book movie.
Marvel’s First Family, should not be disrespected. Growing up seeing comic book heroes on the movie screen gives young viewers role models that stay with them for life. The cinematic portrayals of the Punisher, the Hulk, Spider-Man, and the X-Men all have one thing in common: reboots can be a “good” thing. The one thing that all the Fantastic Four films have in common is mediocre casting, and the same dry guy villain.
Fans want more. Fans want realism. Fans want chemistry. And fans have been pushing for real life couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt to portray Mr. and Mrs. Fantastic. (*What a waste THAT would be! CW)
Best known for his role in the American adaption of television’s “The Office” as Jim Halpert, John Krasinski can be goofy. After the release of A Quiet Place (which he also directed), he has proven that he can take on a serious role as well. He should fit nicely within the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) and is honestly the best choice for Reed Richards at the moment.
As for Emily Blunt, she is (1) beautiful, (2)possesses a serious but yet delicate presence, and (3) she can be a force to be reckoned with, simultaneously. Her role in Edge of Tomorrow as Rita Vrataski proves just that. Sue Storm is both a powerful hero and a caring person.
AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 09: Director/Executive Producer/Writer/Actor John Krasinski attends the ‘A Quiet Place’ Premiere 2018 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Paramount Theatre on March 9, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Why not cast Emily blunt as Sue Storm and her real-life husband John Krasinski as Reed Richards?
While Emily Blunt has been quiet on the fans dream casting. John Krasinski has been quiet open with Screenrant:
Oh yeah, the Fantastic Four. I would love that! I mean listen, I’m still getting into the whole superhero thing. I didn’t read comics as a kid, not as many, I read some but not as much, but I’m a huge superhero fan so, yeah, I’d love to do something like that. If they’re are any left! A lot of these have been taken, but the ones that are left, yeah, I would love to do something like that. And listen, I’d love to work with her (Emily) again so any chance I got would be great.
At the moment everything is still up in the air, especially with the Disney/Fox situation. With the X-Men, Spiderman, and Hulk characters newly rebooted, the Fantastic Four should not be that hard to include in Phase 4 of the MCU.
MCU’s Phase 4 is starting after the release of Avengers: Infinity Wars, Part 2, set for a 2019 release. That would be a perfect time to reboot the Fantastic Four and bring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt to the screen in the roles.