Summary
- The Fantastic Four gets a new mystery role.
- There are now three mystery characters in the MCU movie, but a reveal could come before filming begins at the end of July.
- Alicia Masters and H.E.R.B.I.E. fit the new star of the Fantastic Four reboot.
MCU's The Fantastic Four has been progressing behind the scenes over the past couple of months as filming gets closer, and amid a series of castings, Marvel has found a new star for the Fantastic Four reboot.
According to Walter-Ha revealed to Screen Rant that his character comes from the comics. Another recent addition to The Fantastic Four's cast was Ralph Ineson, who plays the movie's main antagonist, Galactus. While Marvel has yet to reveal who Lyonne will play, there are a few possible choices for the actress.

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Who Natasha Lyonne Could Play In The Fantastic Four
There Are Two Exciting Marvel Comics Roles For The Actress
Lyonne always brings incredible energy to every role she is in, and with Marvel having a lot riding on The Fantastic Four's success, the actress makes for a fine addition to the film's cast. Lyonne's character could be none other than Alicia Masters. In the comics, Alicia is a ing character of the Fantastic Four who is the girlfriend of Ben Grimm, aka the Thing. She sees the character as his true self. With her sharp wit, Lyonne would make the perfect comedic duo with The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach, aka the MCU's Ben Grimm.
Another Marvel Comics character that Lyonne could play is one that has already been confirmed for the film. When Marvel announced the cast for The Fantastic Four with official concept art, the studio revealed that the robot companion H.E.R.B.I.E. would play a role in the film. Lyonne's comedic skills would be perfect for the character, and with a voice acting experience that includes roles in The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy and even the superhero film DC League of Super-Pets — as the superpowered turtle Merton — Lyonne could be a creative casting choice for H.E.R.B.I.E.
Finally, there is a chance that Lyonne will end up playing an original character in The Fantastic Four. Marvel Studios has created a few new characters over the time the MCU has been active, and The Fantastic Four's star-studded cast could end up including one or two new additions to the team's canon. With the heroes rumored to come from an alternate universe, that would leave many possible routes to go with the casting. Lyonne's character could be revealed when The Fantastic Four starts filming in the summer.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Release Date
- July 25, 2025
- Director
- Matt Shakman
- Writers
- Jeff Kaplan, Josh Friedman, Ian Springer, Eric Pearson, Stan Lee
- Producers
- Jamie Christopher, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Tim Lewis
- Franchise(s)
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
Cast
- Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
- Vanessa KirbySue Storm / The Invisible Woman
- Johnny Storm / Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-BachrachBen Grimm / The Thing
The Fantastic Four: First Steps depicts Marvel's First Family navigating their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer, they must also uphold the strength of their family bond.
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Source: Deadline