As rumors continue to swirl around the upcoming Fantastic Four movie within the MCU, the biggest question fans have is which actors will take on the heroes that make up Marvel’s “first family.” One key role is that of Sue Storm aka Invisible Woman. Sue is a complex role within the story as she is Reed’s love interest, Johnny’s protective older sister, and the glue that holds the team together.
Fans on Reddit have come up with their own casting ideas for Sue Storm and they are a collection of some very interesting choices. From big stars to Oscar-winners to up-and-coming talent, these are the best suggestions for who will play Sue Storm in the MCU.
Emily Blunt
While there have been a lot of names offered up in terms of casting the Fantastic Four in the MCU, two names have emerged as the obvious favorites. Fans have made it clear they want to see John Krasinski as Reed Richards and Emily Blunt as Sue Storm.
Along with being a real-life couple, these two have shown their on-screen chemistry with their heroic couple role in A Quiet Place as well. Redditor SUPERFRAME called the prospect of Blunt and Krasinski teaming up a “match made in heaven.”
Alice Eve
Alice Eve is not a household name by any means, but she has built a solid career on the big and small screen over the years. She had a standout role in Star Trek Into Darkness and even joined the Netflix side of the Marvel universe as the villainous Typhoid Mary in season 2 of Iron Fist.
While that bit of casting might hurt her chances, many fans feel that Eve possesses both the strength and grace needed for the role of Sue Storm. Redditor ScarletWarlock911 admitted they “always wanted her in this role.”
Emma Stone
Since her brief brush with the superhero world in The Amazing Spider-Man movies as Gwen Stacy, Emma Stone has become one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and even won an Oscar. However, there are plenty of fans who would still like to see her join the MCU as Sue Storm.
Stone has the presence to be the heart of the Fantastic Four team, the nurturer of the others, and the hero in times of crisis. Redditor SteveOMatt also added that Stone “has shown to also have a good sense of humor” in various movie roles which is needed for the MCU.
Samara Weaving
In recent years, Samara Weaving has emerged as one of the most exciting new talents in Hollywood. While she has yet to find that one role that will bring her to the next level of fame, fans think Sue Storm could be that role Weaving has been waiting for.
Weaving has shown off a great sense of comedic skills in a variety of roles while her parts in Snake Eyes and Ready or Not also prove that she can handle the badass action hero stuff as well. One Redditor was so sold on the idea that they claimed “this is a PERFECT casting.”
Vanessa Kirby
Vanessa Kirby is another exciting emerging talent who is likely to be a big star very soon. She has already shown a talent for mixing fun popcorn movie roles with acclaimed performances in smaller movies.
Kirby showed off her action movie chops in two big blockbusters, Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Hobbs and Shaw. However, Redditor milkcustard decided Kirby was perfect for the role of Sue Storm “after seeing Pieces of a Woman” in which she plays a grieving mother which earned her an Oscar nomination.
Rachel Brosnahan
With her hugely acclaimed titular role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Rachel Brosnahan has become a star. The role shows the amazing versatility of her performance, from the comedic aspects to the romance to the dramatic struggles.
Through this performance, there are some fans who feel as though Brosnahan would be an ideal candidate to play The Invisible Woman. Redditor TheCreativeComicFan pointed to the role of Midge Maisel as showing that Brosnahan has “got the right elements for Sue.”
Constance Wu
Constance Wu first gained attention with her show-stealing turn on the sitcom Fresh Off the Boat. From there she found a number of high-profile movie roles that continued to showcase her exceptional talent, from the hit romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians to the true-crime caper Hustlers.
Some fans feel as though Wu’s next big role could be joining the MCU as Sue Storm. In fact, one Redditor admitted they were on board with the idea of the casting “if only just to see Constance Wu do more things.”
Gillian Jacobs
Most fans will know Gillian Jacobs best from her role as Britta Perry on the popular sitcom Community. In that role, she showcased terrific comedic skills while also showing her tough side. Since then, she has appeared in smaller yet impressive roles in indies that allow her to shine in the spotlight.
Jacobs also voices the superhero Atom Eve in the animated series Invincible, but many fans would like to see her in a live-action role as Sue. Redditor jackBattlin not only endorsed that casting but also claimed Jacobs is “perfect casting in any role.”
Saoirse Ronan
It’s unclear what age range the MCU will be looking to cast for their Fantastic Four actors, but if they go for a younger group, many have pointed to Saoirse Ronan as a terrific choice for the role of Sue Storm.
Despite her young age, Ronan has become one of the most acclaimed actors in Hollywood with an impressive four Oscar nominations to her name for roles in the likes of Ladybird and Brooklyn. Redditor NaiadoftheSea praised Ronan for the role as she “has proven herself a very capable actress.”
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell has made a huge impact on television with some very different yet lovable roles. She showed off her heroic side as the teenage detective in the cult favorite Veronica Mars and gave a hilarious performance in the sitcom The Good Place.
Bell’s bubbly yet strong personality is a great fit for the role of Sue Storm, according to some fans. Redditor cbekel3618 felt Bell was ideal as Sue needed “a more light-hearted actress to bounce off of Reed’s more emotionally-reserved nature.”