Doctor Strange and The Multiverse of Madness leak seems to confirm John Krasinski as Mr. Fantastic

Doctor Strange And The Multiverse Of Madness’ leak seems to confirm that The Office star John Krasinski will play Mr Fantastic

John Krasinski has come a long way from a paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. 

The actor, 42, seems to be playing a big role in the upcoming Doctor Strange and The Multiverse of Madness movie, opening Friday. 

A leaked scene from the film seemed to confirm that Krasinski will play Mr. Fantastic, the iconic elastic character and leader of the Fantastic 4 from the Marvel comic books. 

Blockbuster: John Krasinski seems to be playing a role in the upcoming Doctor Strange and The Multiverse of Madness movie, opening Friday (pictured 2020)

In one of the stills released, Krasinski stood in the forefront of an image while several other Marvel characters backed him up.

He wore a blue and black latex suit, the character’s iconic look, with a big ‘4’ directly in the middle of his chest. 

His light brown hair was combed over and he had a large bushy beard covering his face. 

Leaked: A leaked scene from the film seemed to confirm that Krasinski will play Mr. Fantastic, the iconic elastic character and leader of the Fantastic 4

Leaked: A leaked scene from the film seemed to confirm that Krasinski will play Mr. Fantastic, the iconic elastic character and leader of the Fantastic 4

Brought to life: He wore a blue and black latex suit, the character's iconic look (pictured here), with a big '4' directly in the middle of his chest

Brought to life: He wore a blue and black latex suit, the character’s iconic look (pictured here), with a big ‘4’ directly in the middle of his chest

TMZ reported that the characters in the background are Captain Marvel, though not the Brie Larson version of the character, Captain Carter and Black Bolt.   

Legendary actor Patrick Stewart will reportedly reprise his role as Charles Xavier from the X-Men franchise for the movie.  

The film, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will follow Dr. Stephen Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, after he uses a forbidden spell to walk into alternate universes. 

However, a threat emerges that will force Strange and his trusty ally Wong (Benedict Wong) to seek out the help of the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen). 

Bringing back everyone's favorite wizard: The film, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will follow Dr. Stephen Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch

Bringing back everyone’s favorite wizard: The film, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will follow Dr. Stephen Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch

Screen test: Years ago, the husband of Emily Blunt auditioned to play Captain America and got as far as a screen test before the role went to Chris Evans (pictured here 2015)

Screen test: Years ago, the husband of Emily Blunt auditioned to play Captain America and got as far as a screen test before the role went to Chris Evans (pictured here 2015)

Fans have thought Krasinski would play a great Mr. Fantastic for a long time with many of them photoshopping the costume on pictures of him. 

In addition, the A Quiet Place director also has ties to the MCU. Years ago, the husband of Emily Blunt auditioned to play Captain America and got as far as a screen test before the role went to Chris Evans. 

Krasinski even put on the Captain America suit though he explained seeing one Marvel actor’s ripped body really put a damper on the situation. 

‘I was putting on the suit, just watching it, I was like, “This is so amazing,” he said in an interview on Conan back in 2016. ‘And I got about right to my waist and was still shirtless, feeling pretty good about myself. It wasn’t 13 Hours yet, but I felt pretty good. 

‘And all of a sudden Chris Hemsworth walked by as Thor and he’s like “Hey, mate,’ and I went “I’m good, this is stupid. It’s okay. I’m not Captain America.”‘