20th Century Fox is reportedly looking to cast Toby Kebbell as the main villain in the Fantastic Four universe, Dr. Doom, also known as Victor von Doom.
The studio had been looking to cast a rising star in the role, including Jack Huston and Domhnall Gleeson, reports Variety, which first reported the casting news. Eventually, the studio decided to go with Kebbell, who has had supporting roles in War Horse, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and The East. He will also be appearing in Legendary’s Warcraft film.
The news was also reported by TheWrap, which noted that Fox has not confirmed the news. TheWrap noted that the British actor is in talks already for the part.
Doom will be a central character in Fox’s plans to reboot Fantastic Four. Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell and Miles Teller have been cast as members of the superhero team, while Jordan’s Chronicle director Josh Trank is helming.
The first film will open on June 16, 2015 and the sequel is scheduled for July 14, 2017. Simon Kinberg and Matthew Vaughn are producing the first film.