Highlights
- Marvel Studios is rumored to be casting a voice actor for a CGI character in the upcoming Fantastic Four MCU movie.
- Fans speculate that the character being cast might be HERBIE, a robot that appeared in Marvel Comics and has a unique history in the franchise.
- The inclusion of HERBIE in the film, along with the potential return of the original Fantastic Four cast in Deadpool 3, has generated excitement among fans.
A new Fantastic Four MCU movie casting rumor has fans suspecting Marvel Studios may introduce a character who famously replaced the Human Torch on the team.
Ever since it was announced that Marvel Studios will reboot Fantastic Four and bring the extraordinary group to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there have been several reports about which unusual characters fans might see in the film. Now, viewers might get a look at the unique yet endearing character from the franchise.
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According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, better known as DanielRPK on Twitter, the upcoming Fantastic Four MCU film is casting a voice actor. The insider stated that Marvel Studios is searching for a “male actor to voice a CGI character.” Although Richtman hasn’t mentioned the character, fans speculate that the casting might be for HERBIE, a robot that appeared in a Fantastic Four animated series. The character has been part of The Fantastic Four's story for a long time, even making appearances in recent comics.
H.E.R.B.I.E. | |
|---|---|
Full Name | Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics |
First Appearance | The New Fantastic Four "A Monster Among Us" (1978) |
First Appearance in the Comics | Fantastic Four #209 (August 1979) |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby (Artist) |
Abilities | Ability to connect to any computer system, electricity generators, lasers, and various hidden tools and features. |
HERBIE, also known as Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics, has a unique past in the Marvel franchise. The character was created for The New Fantastic Four animated series in 1978 as a replacement for the character Human Torch, who couldn't be included because the rights to the latter character were separately secured for a solo movie that ultimately never happened. There were myths that the Human Torch was replaced because there were concerns that children might try to imitate the Human Torch by setting themselves ablaze, but these were false. HERBIE was later introduced to the comics in Fantastic Four #209 in 1979. Reed creates HERBIE to assist him in the field, working as a remote substitute for the Baxter Building's supercomputer.
HERBIE's appearance in the MCU is still a rumor, but fans want it to be true. Fantastic Four is one of the most anticipated MCU movies, and the recent announcement of the team having a major role in the MCU has undoubtedly thrilled fans. On the other hand, the speculation about the original cast from the 2005 Fantastic Four appearing in Deadpool 3 has also sent everyone into a frenzy.
It’s unclear if the original Fantastic Four movie team will appear in Deadpool 3 or how much they'll be part of it, but the idea of Deadpool 3 having characters from the past is fascinating. Meanwhile, the latest rumor about HERBIE appearing in the Fantastic Four MCU movie has made things even more compelling.
Fantastic Four is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 2, 2025.
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four are Marvel's original team of superheroes. After being bombarded by cosmic rays, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm gained incredible superpowers, taking on the mantles of Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing. Their main adversary, Doctor Doom, has become one of Marvel's all-time great villains.
- Created by
- Jack Kirby , Stan Lee
- First Film
- Fantastic Four
- Latest Film
- Fantastic Four (2025)
- Upcoming Films
- Fantastic Four (2025)
Marvel Studios Needs To Return To Its Original Casting Strategy
The largest entertainment brand in Hollywood doesn't need star power anymore. They should bring lesser-known talent onto the team.
Source: Daniel Richtman
