Do you remember that super hot Eddie Monson from the fourth season of Stranger Things? He is played by Joseph Quinn, a versatile young actor. Because of his outstanding performance in this drama, he has received more attention and opportunities.
Recently, it was reported that he is being considered by Marvel Studios for an important role in "Fantastic Four" - Johnny Storm, that is, Thunderfire. This is really a pleasant surprise!
Joseph Quinn's acting experience
Quinn is favored not only for his outstanding performance in Stranger Things, but also for the different styles and charms he has shown in other works. Before "Stranger Things", he has participated in many film and television dramas, such as "Laura and Jack", "The Manhunt", "The Crown" and so on. In addition, he will also appear in the upcoming "Gladiator 2" and "A Quiet Place: Day One" to show more acting skills. It can be said that he is a rising star with strength and potential.
The mystery of the casting of "Fantastic Four"
According to Twitter user @rDCEUleaks, Quinn is currently the preferred candidate for Marvel Studios, although this news has not been officially confirmed. Even if it were true, it wasn't necessarily Quinn who played the role. He also depends on whether he wants to accept it and whether he can pass the audition.
And, before Quinn, there were other actors who were rumored to be expected to play Thunderfire. For example, in April this year, some netizens broke the news that Paul Mezcal received an invitation for the role, but whether he accepted the invitation is unknown.
At present, "Fantastic Four" director Jon Watts said that the film's casting and plot will be kept secret until the appropriate time. Due to the current possibility of strikes by both the American Writers Guild and the Performers' Union, this also brought uncertainty to the production of the film.
In addition to Quinn and Mezcal, there are many other names that netizens speculate are expected to join "Fantastic Four", such as:
- Adam Drover
- Margot Robbie
- Vanessa Kirby
- Mira Kunis
Among them, Kunis once had lunch with Watts, which sparked speculation from the outside world, but she denied the rumors of her participation in the film and revealed that she knew who the actors who had been determined to appear in the film, but it was not convenient to disclose.
According to the latest reports, it seems that the Storm brothers and sisters - Johnny and Susan - are the most talked about characters. This could mean that the other two characters in Fantastic Four — Ben Grim (Stone Man) and Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) — already have the right people.
The expectations and challenges of "Fantastic Four"
"Fantastic Four" is one of the oldest and most classic superhero teams in Marvel Comics, which was born in 1961 and is known as one of the masterpieces of Stan Lee, the "father of Marvel". It tells the story of four scientists who encounter cosmic rays during a space expedition, gaining their own different superpowers, forming a team of Fantastic Four to fight against various evil forces.
Thunderfire, the youngest and liveliest member of the Fantastic Four, is the younger brother of Susan Storm (the Invisible Woman), and has the superpower to control flames, flying, firing flames, turning into fireballs, etc. He is cheerful, confident, and adventurous, but also somewhat reckless, selfish, and frivolous. He and the other three members often quarrel or joke, but also have a deep affection and trust.
"Fantastic Four" has been adapted into many movies, but none of them have achieved good results and word of mouth. The most recent is 2015's "Fantastic Four", directed by Josh Trunk, Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael M. B. Jordan and Jamie Bell starred in Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Thunderfire, and Stoneman, respectively. The film failed miserably at the box office and in reviews, and was considered the worst in the history of Marvel movies.
Therefore, after Marvel Studios regained the copyright of "Fantastic Four", it faced great expectations and challenges. It needed to recreate a new Fantastic Four world, allowing the audience to see a different team of superheroes, while also respecting the spirit and style of the original game. It also needs to connect Fantastic Four with other characters and stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to create more possibilities and surprises.
Do you think Joseph Quinn is up to the role of Thunderfire? Which actor are you most looking forward to seeing join Fantastic Four? What are your expectations or suggestions for Fantastic Four? Welcome to share your thoughts in the comment area!