Deadpool 3 director quashes John Krasinski's return as Mister Fantastic

However, this fan casting was ultimately realized in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Along with returning actors Patrick Stewart as Professor X and Anson Mount as Black Bolt, Krasinski appeared as a version of Reed Richards as part of the Illuminati.

But while this did fulfill the fans' wishlist, Krasinski's Mister Fantastic and the rest of the Illuminati, were quickly dispatched by Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and killed. On that note, a section of fans were quite disappointed that Mister Fantastic, the world's smartest man, acted contrary to this description in the film, effectively sacrificing their advantage and leading to Black Bolt's demise.

The definitive confirmation that John Krasinski is not returning as Reed Richards for Deadpool 3 comes from director Shawn Levy (Free Guy, The Adam Project) himself. Levy responded to Krasinski's tweet with a simple "Sorry JK, this one's all mine."

Still, this did not stop fans from pushing for Shawn Levy to include Krasinski's Reed Richards in Deadpool 3. Levy's tweet was followed by fans saying the director and Ryan Reynolds could make it happen if they want to.

However, Levy and Reynolds have not responded to these petitions. And John Krasinski himself puts the speculation to rest:

But is this a definitive conclusion that Krasinski will not appear in Deadpool 3? The production still has a long way to go before it releases to theaters. So the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine might not be the only surprise Ryan Reynolds and his Deadpool crew will have in store.

After all, they confirmed that the Wolverine Hugh Jackman will play will not be the same as the character in Logan (2017). And so far, the only confirmed cast are Reynolds, Jackman, and Leslie Uggams (who is reprising her role as Deadpool's landlord, Blind Al).

Deadpool 3 is projected for a worldwide theatrical release on September 6, 2024. Meanwhile, IF, starring John Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds, Steve Carell, Pheobe Waller-Bridge, Alan Kim, Fiona Shaw, Louis Gossett Jr., Cailey Fleming, and Bobby Moynihan will debut on May 24, 2024.