Marvel Studios confirms John Krasinski's Mr. Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had a secret Doctor Doom connection. One of the biggest surprises to come in the Phase 4 Marvel Cinematic Universe film happened when The Illuminati team of Earth-838 was revealed. Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange met the team during his multiverse adventure, encountering alternate versions of Baron Mordo, Peggy Carter, and Maria Rambeau. The Doctor Strange 2 Illuminati team also made headlines by including Patrick Stewart's Professor X, Anson Mount's Black Bolt, and John Krasinski's Reed Richards.
Ever since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox and Marvel Studios obtained the rights to the Fantastic Four, fans have been left wondering who will play Marvel's First Family in the MCU. John Krasinski emerged as a popular fan cast for Mr. Fantastic online, with his real-life wife Emily Blunt often suggested to be Sue Storm. The appearance of Krasinski in Doctor Strange 2 left audiences wondering if he would continue to play the character in the MCU. Despite his limited screentime, he left a big impression and teased some major connections to Fantastic Four lore.
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Now, the audio commentary for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has confirmed a new detail about John Krasinski's Mr. Fantastic. As shared by The Direct, the MCU's multiverse Reed Richards had a secret Doctor Doom connection. The commentary track for Doctor Strange 2 included producer Richie Palmer discussing Mr. Fantastic's introduction. After praising the costume design, Palmer confirmed that Reed Richards teleports into the Illuminati base using Doctor Doom's Time Platform.
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