MCU’s Reed Richards AKA Mister Fantastic made everyone surprised when John Krasinski appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Fans were enthralled when they saw The Office star Krasinski after making the fan casting of him as Reed Richards a reality. However, with a short appearance, the cameo was loved and highly appreciated by the marvel fans. 

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Marvel President wanted to make fans’ dreams come true

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Krasinski fan casted image as Reed Richards/ Mr Fanatstic

‘Let’s make that dream come true.’ said the Marvel president Kevin Feige making it clear that John Krasinki was Mister Fantastic only in an alternate universe hinting that John Krasinki may not be seen again in the MCU.  The Director of Doctor Strange 2 movie, Sam Raimi revealed that Kevin Fiege cast John Krasinki to make the fans’ casting come true. 

“It’s so funny that Kevin [Feige] cast John [Krasinski] because the fans had a dream of who the perfect Reed Richards would be. And because this is an alternate universe, I think Kevin said, ‘Let’s make that dream come true.’ I’ve always really enjoyed all of his performances.’”

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How did F4 member join the MCU?

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Reed Richards and Wanda Maximoff

Disney acquiring Fox studio made the fans casting of John Krasinski a reality. Little did the fans know that Scarlett Witch will make him Mr. Spagetii. With The Fantastic Four project lined up for Marvel and John Krasinski being dead in Dr. Strange, it is nearly not possible for Krasinski to reprise the role of Reed Richards. 

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Fans’ reaction to Reed Richards not returning to the MCU

While some fans were on the edge of their seat when they saw John Krasinski as Reed Richards, some fans did not like it much. 

“should be a younger and relatively unknown actor to build this iconic marvel franchise around”, fans wanted a young version of MCU characters would build-up to the next Young Avengers. 

Be careful what you wish for

“I’m kinda burned out of this fan casting” a fan regretted and suggested for Horrible Bosses star Jason Sudeikis to appear as Reed Richards. 

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Why did Marvel have Krasinski for a cameo?

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John Krasinski in Dr Strange 2

John Krasinski’s short appearance is similar to casting Evan Peters as a fake Quicksilver on WandaVision for the sake of a joke. Marvel killing the character of Krasinski’s Reed Richards is a sign that they just wanted to satisfy the fans. 

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now streaming on Disney+

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