Summary
A newFantastic FourMCU 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 rebootFantastic Fourand 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.
According to industry insiderDaniel Richtman, better known as DanielRPK on Twitter, the upcomingFantastic FourMCU 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 aFantastic Fouranimated series. The character has been part ofThe Fantastic Four’s story for a long time, even making appearances in recent comics.
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 forThe New Fantastic Fouranimated series in 1978 as a replacement forthe 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 attempt to imitate the Human Torch by setting themselves ablaze, but these were false. HERBIE was later introduced to the comics inFantastic 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 Fouris 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 2005Fantastic Fourappearing inDeadpool 3has also sent everyone into a frenzy.
It’s unclear if the original Fantastic Four movie team will appear inDeadpool 3or how much they’ll be part of it, but the idea ofDeadpool 3having characters from the pastis fascinating. Meanwhile, the latest rumor about HERBIE appearing in theFantastic FourMCU movie has made things even more compelling.
Fantastic Fouris scheduled to be released in theaters on July 01, 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.
