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I firmly believe thatChris Evans ' Johnny Storm was the best thing in 2005’sFantastic Four . TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis getting ready to insert a set of iconic reference next twelvemonth , withThe Fantastic Four : First Steps ' castfeaturing an all - superstar roster . The movie will seeStranger Things ' Joseph Quinn take on the function of the Human Torch . The character was previously play in live - action mechanism films by Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan . Before he was Captain America in the MCU , Evans was the definitive Johnny Storm in live - action at law for me .
I think Quinn can do a good job in the role , as he has shown great potential in gamy - profile projects likeStranger ThingsandA Quiet Place : Day One . However , it will be very voiceless to top Evans ' performance as Johnny Stormin my eyes . There are many ingredient that contribute to Evans ' depiction of the Human Torch being so pop , even if hisFantastic Four moviesare not quite on the same tier , with his star power subsequently cemented as Captain America in the MCU .
Deadpool & Wolverine feature actors from Fox ’s Marvel flick and some other surprises , with the flick ’s honorable return come from a fantastic MCU asterisk .
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Why I Think Chris Evans Was Perfect As Human Torch
The Star Got The Hero’s Personality Down
Johnny Storm is one of my favorite Marvel Comics fictional character , and so seeing him for the first fourth dimension in resilient - military action in 2005’sFantastic Fourwas a major experience I ’ll never forget . Evans perfectly bring Johnny ’s charismatic and sarcastic personality to life . Every time he was onscreen , Johnny Storm just had a different energy to him that no other character inFantastic Fourhad , with Evans delivering a performance that total an gentle wind of unpredictability to the fictional character . His version of the Human Torch was hilarious to follow , suit the lighter tone of the Marvel movie well .
The Human Torch was also a role more suitable for Evans than Captain America . Do n’t get me amiss , Evans ' Captain America is undoubtedly my favorite MCU fictional character . However , the thespian ’s personality and his good use outside of the MCU are geared toward the sort of comedic and chaotic execution that was seen in 2005’sFantastic Fourwith his Johnny Storm . In an era where superhero picture were afraid to use mirthful book - accurate causa , it was refreshful to see Evans ' Human Torch in the Fantastic Four ’s blue costume , loving the fact he was in the public eye for being a hero .
Fox ’s first live - action Fantastic Four pic is almost 20 year erstwhile , beg the question of what has happened to the film ’s central plaster cast since .
Fantastic Four follows four astronauts who gain extraordinary abilities after a space mission goes awry. Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm transform into superheroes tasked with combating Dr. Doom’s malevolent schemes, marking their debut in facing global threats with newly acquired powers.
Fantastic Four Was Good, But Chris Evans Was The Best Thing About It
The Original Cast For The Team Was Fantastic
I am a big lover of the cast of 2005’sFantastic Four . Ioan Gruffudd stay the ultimate Reed Richards to me to this day , and I very much go for that we get an MCU Council of Reeds so we can see him interact with Pedro Pascal ’s Mr. Fantastic . Jessica Alba ’s Sue Storm and Michael Chiklis as the Thing were also inspired cast . Despite being a sports fan of the wholeFantastic Fourcast , it was always cleared when watch both of their movies thatEvans ' Human Torch was the one who always stand up out .
The reason for that isJohnny Storm was the warmheartedness of the Fantastic Four movies . Evans ' first Marvel character was the one who touch base the squad . He had interpersonal chemistry with every single member of the Fantastic Four . Chris Evans ' Human Torch had some somewhat emotional moments with Alba ’s Invisible Woman , an interesting relationship with Gruffudd ’s Reed Richards , and a hilarious feud / friendly relationship with Chiklis ' The Thing , which have go to some of the pathetic instant in superhero films . Evans was always firing on all cylinders in the office , and his Johnny Storm is one of the best live - action Marvel hero .
The Fantastic Four ’s 5th member , who will be introduce in the MCU ’s Phase 5 , already made his live - natural process debut in a 20 - year - old deleted scene .
Chris Evans' Johnny Storm Return Is A Great Way To Honor 2005’s Fantastic Four
Deadpool & Wolverine Brought Evans Back To The MCU
After ponder for old age on whatDeadpool & Wolverine ’s clandestine charactersmight be , I was extremely happy to see Chris Evans come back to the MCU , and the twist in head was double-dyed . After teasing a Captain America reveal , Evans yelled Johnny Storm ’s catch phrase , " Flame On,“and take flight as the fiery Human Torch . In an R - rat scene , Evans was allowed to go all out on the comedic aspect of his carrying into action from the 2000s Fantastic Four movies . Deadpool & Wolverine ’s post - credits aspect , which boast a uproarious rant from Evans , was hilarious .
Instead of introducing unexampled actors for the MCU ’s X - Men or Fantastic Four , Deadpool & Wolverinebrought back thespian from the Fox Marvel movies for a last multiverse risky venture . As Evans has a major connexion to that era of Marvel picture show and is one of the MCU ’s biggest stars , he was the unadulterated actor to exemplify the 2000s Fantastic Four mould in the movie . Johnny Storm ’s role was bigger than a cameo , with the fibre take in a lasting shock in the film that culminate in one of the MCU ’s best post - credits scene , andChris Evanswas again perfect in the function .
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Fantastic Four follows four astronauts who gain extraordinary abilities after a space mission pop off askew . Reed Richards , Sue Storm , Johnny Storm , and Ben Grimm transform into superheroes tasked with combat Dr. Doom ’s malevolent schema , marking their entry in face global threats with newly acquired powers .
Fantastic Four : Rise of the Silver Surfer espouse the superhero team as they confront the enigmatic Silver Surfer , whose arrival on Earth heralds impending global danger . While deal with newfangled and old adversaries , the Fantastic Four must unravel the mystery behind the Silver Surfer ’s honest intentions .
A follow - up to the extremely successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 celluloid starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth . The third movie will be the first in the franchise to be evolve under the Marvel Studios streamer following Disney ’s acquisition of twentieth Century Fox .
Upcoming Marvel Movies
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Captain America : Brave New World
Fantastic Four follows four astronauts who gain extraordinary abilities after a space mission goes awry. Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm transform into superheroes tasked with combating Dr. Doom’s malevolent schemes, marking their debut in facing global threats with newly acquired powers.
February 14 , 2025
Thunderbolts *
May 2 , 2025
The Fantastic Four
July 25 , 2025
Blade
November 7 , 2025
Avengers : Doomsday
May 1 , 2026
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer follows the superhero team as they confront the enigmatic Silver Surfer, whose arrival on Earth heralds impending global danger. While grappling with new and old adversaries, the Fantastic Four must unravel the mystery behind the Silver Surfer’s true intentions.
Avengers : Secret Wars
May 7 , 2027
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
