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The illusion of truth is based on how one repeats something often enough to turn it into reality. Well, the best example of the illusion happened with MCU’sFantastic Fourcasting. While it was initially rumored Adam Driver would be cast as Reed Richards inFantastic Four,fan theories started speculations of Matt Smith replacing the actor.
Shattering the internet, theFantastic Fourcasting rumor started a war on Twitter. While a handful of people voted for Matt Smith, the majority simply wished for Adam Driver to be the official cast in the MCU movie. Petrified of the rumor turning into a reality, fans have already started downvoting theDoctor Who: The Day of the Doctoractor.
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Adam Driver Has Been Cast As Reed Richards InFantastic Four
After Marvel Studios ventured into new phases, casting rumors began flooding the internet. Among such MCU rumors, certain reports suggested how Marvel Studios offered Adam Driver, the role of Reed Richards inFantastic Four. The rumors began taking shape after Jeff Sneider spoke about it duringThe Hot Mic Podcast.
According to Sneider,Adam Driverwas being eyed to play MCU’s Reed Richards in aFantastic Fourfilm. Previously appearing as villain Kylo Ren inStar Wars: The Force Awakens(2015), Driver was also sought for the role of Doctor Doom. However, since hisStar Warsvillainous role was similar to that of Doctor Doom, MCU reportedly chose him to play Reed Richards.
While Marvel Studios insiders reportedly confirmed Adam Driver’s appearance as Reed Richards in theFantastic Fourreboot,fans are still wondering if things might suddenly change. Especially after the rumor of Matt Smith replacing Driver began spreading like wildfire, netizens have grown to worry more than ever.
Also read:Adam Driver Was Reportedly Offered Both Reed Richards and Doctor Doom Role Before MCU Decided He’s Better as Mr. Fantastic
Fans Wage War Over Matt Smith Replacing Adam Driver Rumor
Even though insiders reportedly confirmed Adam Driver’s appearance in MCU’s reboot, fans still appear petrified of sudden changes, due to lack of official validation. Following the rumor and Twitter post of Matt Smith replacing the Oscar-winning actor, fans started going frenzy and waging war on social media platforms.
While a handful of netizens wish to seeMatt Smithas Reed Richards, after his appearance inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, most people simply downvoted the rumored replacement. Willing to see no one but Driver in the infamous role, fans have started slamming the rumor and presenting their opinions on the speculated change.
— Reed’s Council 4️⃣ (@reedscouncil)July 25, 2025
People’s fancasts aren’t exactly “rumors”
Also I can see him as Maker but not Reed for some reason
— 𒌐 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚 𒌐 (@_DarkTheEnigma)July 21, 2025
Nope. Not interested
— mark witcher (@whitehulk33)August 15, 2025
Adam driver is Reed Richards
— EverythingMarvelNews (@MarvelNewsHere)July 13, 2025
Please no.
— Pich3 (@Pich3x)August 17, 2025
Although fans seem scared based on theHouse of the Dragonactor’s appearance rumor, despite an insider’s reported confirmation; it has been established that people would like to see Driver over Smith.
Read more:Adam Driver’s Reed Richards in MCU’s Fantastic Four Reboot Reportedly Confirmed
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
