Previous to this version Tim Story directed two big-budget versions, 2005’s Fantastic Four and 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, which grossed a combined $619 million worldwide.
During an interview with Comic Book, Krasinski was asked about the possibility of him taking on the role of the MCU’s Reed Richards.
The Jack Ryan actor revealed that he is indeed very interested and open to becoming the leader of the Fantastic Four because of his admiration for Marvel movies.
The film went on to gross just $56 million at the domestic box office with a global total of $167 million.