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Fox Finally Finds Its 'Fantastic Four'; Jamie Bell Poised to Play The Thing
(Exclusive)
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Has 20th Century Fox found its "Fantastic Four?" It sure seems that way, as
Hollywood was buzzing Wednesday with news that Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan,
Kate Mara and Jamie Bell are nearing deals to star in the studio's reboot of
the popular comic book franchise, multiple individuals familiar with the
superhero movie have told TheWrap.
20th Century Fox had no comment, while representatives for Teller, Mara and
Bell did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment.
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Insiders with knowledge of the drawn-out casting process have told TheWrap that
Bell is in heavy discussions to play Ben Grimm, aka The Thing. Bell's name has
never been mentioned in connection with the coveted superhero role, though it
certainly makes sense as he has experience with motion-capture performances,
having starred in Steven Spielberg's "The Adventures of Tintin." However, there
is no official deal in place for Bell yet.
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'Fantastic Four?' (Exclusive)
Jordan is set to play Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, while Mara is in final
negotiations to play his sister Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman. It remains
unclear how the film will explain their relationship as siblings -- whether one
will be adopted or if they share a parent.
Teller is the studio's top choice to play team leader Reed Richards, aka Mr.
Fantastic, and while the "Whiplash" star is eager to tackle the role, there is
a significant obstacle that must be overcome first.
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Teller plays Peter in the upcoming tentpole "Divergent" and has a deal to
reprise his role in the sequel "Insurgent," which is expected to start
production in Louisiana at the same time as "Fantastic Four." If his shooting
dates can't be worked out with "Insurgent" studio Lionsgate/Summit, the role of
Mr. Fantastic may have to be recast.
While one studio source cautions that chemistry between the four actors is
vital to the casting process and if Teller's deal doesn't close, it could
affect the casting of The Thing, another insider told TheWrap that Bell is
unlikely to be impacted by Teller's casting.
Also read: Will 'Chronicle' Star Michael B. Jordan Be Human Torch in 'Fantastic
Four'? (Exclusive)
Jordan and Teller recently co-starred in "That Awkward Moment" and are planning
to reteam with director Tom Gormican on an untitled heist movie in development
at Warner Bros.
Mara and Bell share their own history, as both are attached to star in the
indie boxing movie "Fighting Jacob," which coincidentally is being produced by
Jordan's manager Kenny Goodman.
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Josh Trank ("Chronicle") is directing the "Fantastic Four" reboot, which Fox
will release on June 19, 2015.
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