When it comes to the Fantastic Four’s highly anticipated appearance in the MCU, the rumor has been abuzz. According to the most recent information, Austin Butler, a legendary Elvis performer, has expressed interest in playing Human Torch in the upcoming MCU’s Fantastic Four. Butler is merely the most recent actor whose name has been mentioned in connection with the “Fantastic Four”, as Marvel Studios seeks to complete their version of the First Family of the super-powered brand. Casting speculations for the Fantastic Four have been almost as constant as those of actors declaring their interest in taking part in the MCU saga. However, despite widespread rumors Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, insists that “no cast officially on the panel”.
Who is Austin Butler?
With Hollywood currently amid an ongoing superhero craze, it is no wonder that many actors have expressed interest in playing the “Fantastic Four”. Austin Butler’s name on this list comes as little surprise, considering his previous work as a successful pop singer and actor. American actor Austin Robert Butler was born in 1991. His acting career began on television, initially with parts on the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, then in teen dramas including Life Unexpected on The CW (2010–2011) and Switched at Birth (2011–2012). He became well-known for his roles in The Shannara Chronicles and The Carrie Diaries
In addition to playing Tex Watson in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, Butler made his Broadway debut in the 2018 production of The Iceman Cometh (2019). He received widespread acclaim in 2022 for his depiction of Elvis Presley in the musical biopic “Elvis”, for which he won the AACTA Award for Best Actor and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Butler’s brother Kevin is also an actor and singer. He also starred in the movie Forrest Gump and was in the TV series Scandal. His professional name is Kevin Butler and he is a member of “Kevin Butler & The Originals” touring band.
Who is the Fantastic Four?
The “Fantastic Four” is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 (Nov. 1961), created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, who said of the name: “I gave them the Fantastic Four name because I felt it was a catchier name than ‘Four’, and that’s what I wanted—a word that sounded good and also had a nice, strong ring to it.
These fictional characters from the comic book team appear in most Marvel-endorsed media, including animated television programs and films and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2. The Fantastic Four was first published in 1961 as a comic book series. It has been published with 23 titles to date, making it the second-most-published superhero team after the X-Men. The title has been the subject of much controversy, with the foursome being considered comic relief and a failure by some critics.
What character should Butler play in “Fantastic Four”?
No actors have been formally confirmed as stars of the “Fantastic Four” as of yet. The movie has been under production since 2019, but its director was approved in 2022. Although everyone loved the fan casts of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt as Reed Richards and Sue Storm respectively, both actors are prepared to move passed that option. Butler is fit for Johnny Storm aka Human Torch.
In the Conclusion,
All in all, Butler has the skills and looks to play Human Torch. He deeply understands the character, having portrayed Elvis Presley in a Broadway musical. His work acting in other MCU films would help him appear as part of the team. You know what they say: “Elvis lives forever.” Besides, the Fantastic Four have no shortage of talent when it comes to casting.
