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The impeccable casting forThe Fantastic Fourleads has delighted fans around the world, though there are still a couple of significant roles that remain vacant. This allowed the audience to rigorously campaign for their bets, including the part of the super adorable robot, H.E.R.B.I.E.
The latest poster ofThe Fantastic Fourconfirmed that the iconic sidekick will have a place in the upcoming movie. The plot details remain under wraps so there is indeed a lot of room for speculation as to how crucial the role of the robot would be in the film.
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The intriguing concept about H.E.R.B.I.E. is that it was created for outside media before Marvel Comics decided to incorporate it into the pages ofFantastic Four. The name stands for “Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics” which first appeared in the 1978New Fantastic FourSaturday morning cartoon show.
Many fans loved the character because it resemblesStar Wars’ R2-D2 which debuted a year earlier. Interestingly, many also hated it because it replaced Johnny Storm, although it is highly unlikely that this scenario will happen in the live-action reboot.
AfterPedro Pascal,Vanessa Kirby,Ebon Moss-Bachrach, andJoseph Quinnhave been tapped to star inThe Fantastic Four, there are still empty slots for the roles of Silver Surfer and Doctor Doom. Industry insiderDanielRPKdropped hints as to the preferred casting for H.E.R.B.I.E., and as perFantastic Four Updates, “Marvel Studios is reportedly interested in casting a comedian for the role of H.E.R.B.I.E.”
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In the same post, comedianRicky Gervaisresponded, “Can I swear?” which hints at his willingness to joinThe Fantastic Four. If the Emmy Award-winning humorist would land the part, it would be his first-ever stint in the Marvel universe, not to mention his biggest role yet.
Of course, the actor’s presentation of himself was met with mixed reactions from fans. There are other comedians who they think are better suited for the role, and more specifically, who don’t use offensive language since this is a Marvel movie.
His comment alone on the post asking if he can cuss somehow turned off many fans, and it’s a pretty sure thing that Disney will not allow any of that in a family-friendly film.
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Marvel Fans Reject Ricky Gervais As H.E.R.B.I.E.
As expected, Ricky Gervais was criticized by Marvel fans for volunteering himself to playFantastic Four’s beloved android, H.E.R.B.I.E. While some merely suggested their own choices for the part, others just plainly disapproved of Gervais for the role. Check out what fans have to say:
Please god, no.
— Gary Northfield 🇺🇦 (@gnorthfield)August 02, 2025
Well to b honest he seems to be trouble maker. No for me!!
— たくみ (@takchan112)August 16, 2025
Sounds horrible. Ricky isn’t funny.
— AlienJayRod (envtuber) 🇵🇸👽🛸🐀🔞 (@alienjayrod)August 13, 2025
https://twitter.com/MiguelJ86954465/status/1760728163896971352?s=20
God, I hope he isn’t in it.
— Troy Lundquist (@HeroOfFruits)June 27, 2025
Keep this unfunny prick away from everything.
— Dr Doom (@DrDoomGrumps)August 09, 2025
Marvel Studios seems to be having a tough time finding the perfect actors for the rest of theFantastic Fourleague. The most popular fan-casts areAnya Taylor-Joyfor Silver Surfer andHenry Cavillfor Doctor Doom, though the studio still has to make the official announcements soon.
Gervais has certainly caught the attention of Marvel Studios with his power move, so it’s only a matter of time before the company confirms or denies his involvement in the project.
The Fantastic Fourarrives in theaters on July 16, 2025.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
