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Just how mad do things get inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?
The film really explores only one and a half new worlds at best.
(Spoilers follow forDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.)
Fantastic of the Fantastic Four.
Does this mean Krasinski is the MCUs version of Richards going forward?
Not quite or at least not yet.
In the comics, Stephen Strange is a member, as is fan favorite Tony Stark.
Finally, Marvels stretchiest hero, Richards, drops out of a glowing blue portal.
And 2006sX-Men: The Last Standquotes a parody video with the line Im the Juggernaut, bitch!
That overstated things a bit.
I would love that!
I mean, listen, Im still getting into the whole superhero thing.
I didnt read comics as a kid.
Once Marvel Studiosannounced its plansto reboot the Fantastic Four in December 2020, the online chatter became adeluge.
Hes a more than capable performer and undoubtedly charismatic in these roles but is charisma what Reed Richards requires?
It depends on how the character is written in the future.
Is he a quippy womanizer a la Iron Man or Star-Lord?
Then sure, why the hell not.
No one has a template from which to work.
Even so, Krasinskis appearance doesnt inspire confidence for long-term stewarding of Marvels First Family.
But making this a one-and-done wink wouldnt be the worst thing given some other MCU casting specifics.
For now, Krasinskis cameo is a fun way for Marvel to have its cake and eat it too.
It would just behoove the studio to ensure that cake is the right flavor.
