Noah Jupe has joined Avengers: Secret Wars in an undisclosed role, with Deadline noting the casting and CinemaBlend theorizing he could portray The Maker—a younger, riskier Reed Richards from Earth-1610—in the MCU’s Multiverse saga, ahead of the film’s December 2027 release.
Kevin Feige confirmed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Marvel has repeatedly tried to recruit Adam Driver for the MCU, often structuring Zoom talks before he passes on roles, including the much-rumored Reed Richards; Driver has turned down multiple Marvel opportunities, while fan chatter about other X-Men or villain roles remains unconfirmed by Marvel.
The Future Foundation is a Marvel Comics initiative led by Mister Fantastic to gather young geniuses and heroes from across the Marvel Universe to solve complex problems and rebuild the Multiverse, playing a crucial role in various crises and adventures alongside the Fantastic Four.
Pedro Pascal is reportedly in talks to play Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic, in Marvel Studios' upcoming Fantastic Four film. While a deal has not been finalized, sources indicate that negotiations are heading in the right direction. Pascal's busy schedule, which includes projects like Gladiator 2 and The Last Of Us, is being taken into consideration. The casting of Richards is crucial before offers can be made to other members of the superhero team. The film is expected to begin shooting early next year, with Matt Shakman directing and Kevin Feige producing. Pascal has gained recognition for his roles in The Last of Us and Saturday Night Live, and he is represented by CAA.
Adam Driver may no longer be in contention for the role of Reed Richards in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, as he may have "priced himself out" by asking for too much money. There is also speculation that Driver may not want to be in the film if Margot Robbie, who was rumored to play Sue Storm, is not involved. The film is set to debut in Phase 6 of the MCU in 2025.