House of the Dragon star offered key role in upcoming MCU movie

Emma D’Arcy as "Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen" and Matt Smith as "Prince Daemon Targaryen" in House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO
Emma D’Arcy as "Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen" and Matt Smith as "Prince Daemon Targaryen" in House of the Dragon. Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO /
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Rumor has it that House of the Dragon star Matt Smith was offered a major role in one of Marvel Studios’ biggest upcoming releases.

When it comes to casting rumors in the world of superheroes, speculation gives us all life, even more so with the ongoing actor and writer strikes.

The latest rumor has sent fans into a frenzy, rightfully so, as whispers emerge about potential cast members for the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. The most recent name to surface in the rumor mill is none other than the second hottest dragon rider to ever live fantastic Matt Smith.

Known for his roles in hit shows like House of the Dragon and Doctor Who, Smith has become a favorite in the acting world for his ability to bring depth and charisma to the any character he plays. Now, it appears that he might be up for a major role in the highly anticipated Marvel project, and fans are buzzing with excitement.

Picture shows Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor in the 50th Anniversary Special – The Day of the Doctor. Courtesy Adrian Rogers, BBC
Picture shows Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor in the 50th Anniversary Special – The Day of the Doctor. Courtesy Adrian Rogers, BBC /

Will Matt Smith be in Fantastic Four?

According to ComicBookMovie.com, Matt Smith was reportedly offered the role of Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) just before all pre-production came to a screeching halt due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. While the details remain few and far between about whether Smith accepted the role, just the possibility of that rumor being true has everyone excited.

However, we must be realistic here – please note that Smith isn’t the first name to be tossed into the hat for the role of Reed Richards. Adam Driver, famous for his portrayal of Kylo RenStar Wars, was another rumored contender for the Reed Richards role.

A recent report hinted that Driver had passed on the opportunity, due to a disconnect with the character’s portrayal. And, of course, let’s not forget the big letdown we all felt as John Krasinski’s reprisal of his role as Richards for Multiverse of Madness movie set us up to believe he’d be coming back for the reboot… only to have him cast doubt on the likelihood of that happening.

While the casting puzzle is still missing big pieces, one thing is clear: Marvel Studios is keeping its cards close to its heart. So, as we wait with bated breath for Marvel Studios to quit playing games with our hearts and reveal the official cast, it’s essential to remember that until the ink is dry and the announcements are made, rumors will continue to gain life, and the Fantastic Four casting rumors will keep us on our toes and guessing until then.

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