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While Kevin Feige’s announcement about aFantastic Fourreboot in the MCU was certainly received well by the audience, the Marvel Studios president didn’t provide any other details to hold onto. So fans did that part for him as they unleashed unending fan theories and speculation about the whats and hows concerning the project.
Already there have been tons of rumors about the film’s potential cast and lead stars withFantastic Four’s Human Torch being the center of all the gossip. And a new name seems to have been added to the list of actors who could probably represent the character, of Austin Butler.
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Austin Butler is Rumored to Play Human Torch in the MCU’sFantastic FourReboot
Up until now, sources claimed thatChris Evans, who has already played Human Torch in Tim Story’sFantastic Four (2005), is highly likely to reprise the role in the MCU reboot. But recent rumors state that a new actor will instead take over as Johnny Storm in the upcoming film.
Famous insider Jeff Sneider mentioned howAustin Butlermight just be the one who ends up bagging the role in the movie. According to Sneider’s sources, theElvisstar’s agents are“putting him up for Human Torch”for the Matt Shakman-directed film. At the same time, Culture Spider on Twitter, which provides scoops about all things Marvel, also acknowledged the subject claiming Butler“will join the MCU.”
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Butler, 31, started his career in the industry by earning roles in various teen dramas but his name has only recently started to surface in the spotlight after appearing in films like Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon A Time in Hollywoodand the 2022 musical drama titledElvis. And his work in the latter even garnered him immense praise as well as accolades.
So, although the rumors about him being cast as Human Torch in the MCU reboot ofFantastic Fourhaven’t been confirmed yet, they could very well prove to be accurate.
Chris Evans vs. Austin Butler for the Role of Human Torch
WhileThe Carrie Diariesactor does seem to be a great fit for the role, Evans might just have some edge over him since the latter has already led the Fantastic Four squad as Human Torch back in 2005 when the franchise was still under Fox’s umbrella. So the audience is already familiar with the MCU actor as the superhero.
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But given how the reboot is set to be a part of the sixth and final Phase of the MCU, who knows, maybe Marvel would prefer exploring other options that are more inclined towards having new actors like Butler on board. It is also important to keep in mind that we don’t know for certain whether Evans would be ready to return as Johnny Storm in the first place. So there are a lot of variables to account for.
Fantastic Fouris scheduled to release on July 03, 2025.
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Khushi Shah
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With a prolific knowledge of everything pop culture and a strong penchant for writing, Khushi has penned over 700 articles during her time as an author at FandomWire.An abnormal psychology student and an fervent reader of dark fiction, her most trusted soldiers are coffee and a good book.
