In the realm of big budget superhero films casting decisions always come with a hint of controversy. This was evident again, with the news that Joseph Quinn, known for his role in Stranger Things will be playing Johnny Storm in Marvel Studios upcoming version of The Fantastic Four. The announcement sparked a wave of discussions online following its reveal on Valentines Day with some fans expressing feelings. Despite this Quinns dedicated fan base quickly came to his defense.
The new members of The Fantastic Four. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby Ebon Moss Bachrach and Joseph Quinn. Were officially introduced to the public confirming standing speculations. While the majority of reactions to the announcement were positive overall Quinn did face some criticism from those who questioned his suitability for the role.
The heart of the matter seems to be fans drawing comparisons between Quinn and previous portrayals of Johnny Storm by actors, like Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan.
Fans of Joseph Quinn have sparked a debate, in light of criticism. His rise to fame through his role as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things has garnered him a following on media. Supporters are fervently defending him against doubts about his suitability for portraying the Human Torch drawing parallels to instances where initial skepticism, towards casting choices was proven wrong upon the release of footage or images. Big casting choices often attract criticism these days. It appears that the online community finds it difficult to withhold judgment until the actors performance is witnessed firsthand.
Fans of Quinn will not need to wait until 2025 to catch a glimpse of their actor in action again. He is scheduled to appear in projects, such, as the horror prequel A Quiet Place; Day One and Ridley Scotts sequel, Gladiator 2 both slated for release this year.