Human torch johnny storm yearns for adventure and frequently finds it either with the fantastic four, another super group, or by himself. Fantastic four featurette the human torch 2015 michael b. Christopher robert evans born june, 1981 is an american actor. He first gained attention in 2005 as the marvel comics character human torch in fantastic four and its 2007 sequel and later gained further worldwide attention for his portrayal of steve rogers captain america in the marvel cinematic universe, appearing in eleven films including four cameos. The human torch johnny storm is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books. With his fiery form, he can burn through just about any adversity and put a smile on it while he does. Chris evans pitches captain americahuman torch film in case disney buys fox. Evans began his career on the 2000 television series opposi.
When it was revealed a couple years ago that the new fantastic four movie would star michael b. Voiced most times by david kaufman, matthew yang king. The human torch johnny storm is one of the main characters in the fantastic four. Casting a black actor as the human torch could have a direct effect on the film because his sister, sue, is still being played by a white actress. Each actor found superhero redemption within the mcu. The human torch is a playable character in the fantastic four video game based on the 2005 movie, voiced by chris evans with his classic version reprised by quinton flynn in bonus levels. He fought during the world war ii and gained a medal of honor for killing adolf hitler. Earlier this week, the cast for the upcoming reboot of the fantastic four film franchise was announced. If those three names ring any bells, its because they are the last names of the actors who portrayed the human torch in a fantastic four movie. He is most notable for his role as javy hall in the fred durst directed movie the longshots. Because marvel had nothing to do with the fantasic four movies or any casting decisions related to them. Johnny storm is black in fantastic four but heres why. Images of the human torch voice actors from the fantastic four franchise. Jordan in the reboot, has been the most frequent criticism leveled at the film and also.
When marvel studios casts the human torch, all three. Chris evans pitches captain americahuman torch teamup film. Hes yet another actor who can benefit from another huge role such as johnny stormthe human torch in the mcu. The human torch being captain america is comparable to christian bale playing aqua man, or tobey maguire playing dr. Chris evans pitches captain america human torch film in case disney buys fox. Jordan as the human torch, a divide was created in the audience. Actor queen sugar kofi siriboe born march 2, 1994 is an american actor whose works have spanned theatre, film, and television. If only the human torch was in a good movie instead of being a stepping stone for actors and punchline for fans.
Captain america star chris evans would like to act opposite himself in an avengersfantastic four movie, reprising his previous role as human torch. Some of his superpowers are pyrokinesis, flight and the ability to. The best casting suggestions for the fantastic four movie. Jordan 2015, chris evans 2005 and 2007, and now starring as another marvel hero, captain america and jay underwood unreleased 1994 film. Created in the lab of phineas horton, he is virtually considered human, and his android body produced his fire powers. Jordans casting as the human torch in the upcoming fantastic four reboot met with a lukewarm response on fan message boards, but the actor. Evans actor who played captain america and human torch in.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Jonathanjohnny storm, also known as the human torch, is the son of dr. The voices of johnny storm aka the human torch who is your favorite human torch voice. Human torch is the superhero identity of jonathan johnny storm. Synthetic man marvel cinematic universe wiki fandom. It was expected the newly anointed human torch is too cool to worry about hissy fits over his playing a. The synthetic man is based on the original human torch. This is a disambiguation page a list of articles associated with the same title. The human torch killed adolf hitler in 1945, and it was once believed that ultron had used his remains to create vision.
Johnny is often seen as a cocky, adventurous younger member of the group. Human torch voices fantastic four behind the voice actors. Efron has also appeared in a variety of other movies, but the actor has yet to take on the role of a superhero. Playing off of the news that disney may be close to acquiring 21st century fox, captain america actor chris evans has shared his idea for a new crossover project. Ever thought about a captain america and human torch movie starring two different versions of chris evans. Chris evans, the second chris on this list, is most famous for his role as captain americathough playing the human torch in two fantastic four movies helped him secure a top spot on this list. Marvel twoinone namedrops every liveaction human torch. The 30 highestgrossing actors in hollywood mental floss. Jordan is in contention to play the human torch in josh tranks fantastic four reboot due in 2015, which would give the africanamerican actor. Of course, marvel comics history tells us that phineas t. Jordan as the human torch in fantastic four this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.
Lastly, while shawn ashmore may not be the best man for the part, i get a laugh from the idea. He was born in boston, massachusetts, the son of lisa capuano, who worked at the concord youth theatre, and g. The human torch s sister and have powers that not only allow her to turn invisible, but also to generate force fields. Mcu has redeemed good actors who played the human torch, now they should redeem a good actor casting him as the human torch. Some of his superpowers are pyrokinesis, flight and the ability to absorb heat. The fantastic four is getting a movie reboot with a shiny new cast. Freddie fox, a relative unknown in film, has a very 60sinnocence look that would fit the role well. Chris evans v christopher robert evans began his acting career in typical fashion. Rounding out the team is johnny storm, so one name on my list for the young human torch is alden ehrenreich.
Horton created the original human torch not the one from the fantastic four, mind you, who of course was played by cap actor chris evans. Human torch trank series fantastic four movies wiki fandom. Before marvel raised the capital to make iron man 2008 movie, they instead licenced out various characters and franchises to other compani. Michael b jordan is to play johnny stormthe human torch in the new fantastic four movie. Zac efron is the mcus human torch in bosslogics fantastic four. He first gained attention in 2005 as the marvel comics character human torch in fantastic four 2005 and its. He is a member of the fantastic four, brother of susan storm invisible woman and brotherinlaw of reed richards mr. Why would you want to have an actor who not only has played a different superhero, but also one from the same universe to be captain america. Besides his superhero films, he has appeared in such films as not another teen movie 2001, sunshine 2007, scott pilgrim vs. When marvel studios casts the human torch, all three actors to play the character will be in the mcu. Why did marvel allow chris evans to play two characters in. His work in the latter film series established him as one of the highestpaid actors in the world. He works best with the younger overall team casting choices, i believe, since he can. Human torch story series fantastic four movies wiki fandom.
One of the most exciting additions in johnny storm aka human torch. Casting the fantastic four in the marvel cinematic universe. He appeared as james newton on the cbs veteran show csi during the thirteenth season in the. While he got his start in young adult films like the fault in your stars and divergent, he showed his action movie chops in the starring role of. He has been previously portrayed by chris evans and michael b. This movie and its sequel, rise of the silver surfer are 20th century fox productions. Anyways, providing this intel is on point, montgomery will already be attached to the mcu by the time marvels fantastic four movie takes flight.
Stranger things actor rumored for the mcus human torch. Jordan, kate mara movie hd four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in. Miles teller as mister fantastic kate mara as the invisible woman jamie bell as the thing michael b. The wrap says its received this tipoff from numerous individuals familiar with the project, and jordans chances of landing the human torch role depend partly. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Here are some of the actors we want as human torch in the mcu. Seeking an acting career, storm was cast as the old west hero the rawhide kid, but producers reconsidered and. Why im torching the color line when marvel announced who would be playing the human torch in fantastic four, the internet responded. But without question, the decision to make a black human torch, aka johnny storm played by michael b.
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