Vanessa Kirby Officially Cast As Sue Storm In ‘Fantastic Four’
Vanessa Kirby has officially joined the cast of Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four reboot. The Napoleon star is set to portray the classic superheroine Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman.Â
Kirby was first rumored for the role in June of last year, but there was no official confirmation until now. The actress had previously played coy about the casting, noting that joining the project would be an honor.
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The film has faced a number of delays, the most recent one resulting from the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. With both situations resolved, filming is reportedly set to begin in the Summer of this year, with a projected release date of July 25, 2025.
Shakman is still attached to direct the film, with Avatar 2 scribe Josh Friedman tapped to pen the most recent script. Reports have circulated that the movie is undergoing rewrites prior to production, but that is yet to be officially confirmed.
Kirby began her career as a stage actress with acclaimed performances in several productions. She is also well known for her roles in both Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. Most recently, she appeared in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Napoleon.
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Fantastic Four will hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
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