Margot Robbie, best known for her role as Harley Quinn, was close to playing Sue Storm in two separate attempts at rebooting the Fantastic Four franchise. Her consideration for the role spans over a decade, revealing how rare it is for an actor to be in the running for the same superhero character twice. This focus on Margot Robbie Sue Storm highlights the unusual opportunity she was given within Marvel’s evolving cinematic universe.
Initial Consideration for the 2015 Fantastic Four Reboot
Back in 2013, when casting for Josh Trank’s version of Fantastic Four was underway, Margot Robbie was among the leading contenders to portray Sue Storm. Alongside actresses like Kate Mara, Emmy Rossum, and Saoirse Ronan, Robbie was a top candidate for Marvel’s iconic female lead. The role ultimately went to Kate Mara, but Robbie’s involvement was significant enough to receive notable attention at the time.
In a 2015 interview with New York Daily News, Robbie reflected on the experience of auditioning for the role:
“I didn’t really resonate with the script, and I haven’t seen the movie, so I don’t really know how it turned out different from the page. But I had a great meeting with the director [Josh Trank] and I really enjoyed that. I guess it’s part of the game: Sometime you win some, sometimes you lose some.”
—Margot Robbie, Actress
The Rise of Margot Robbie and Renewed Interest in Sue Storm
After 2015, Margot Robbie’s career surged with a series of high-profile roles. Despite Suicide Squad (2016) receiving mixed reviews, Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn boosted her visibility dramatically. Subsequent films such as I, Tonya, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Bombshell, and Barbie (2023) cemented her status as a leading Hollywood star. This upturn made the possibility of Robbie playing Sue Storm in future Marvel projects a topic of conversation among fans and industry insiders alike.
Marvel Studios’ New Fantastic Four Reboot and Casting Speculation
When Marvel Studios announced plans for a new Fantastic Four reboot titled The Fantastic Four: First Steps, casting discussions intensified. Fans and insiders mentioned several potential actors for key roles, with Margot Robbie’s name emerging again as a contender for Sue Storm. Rumors circulated widely, fueled by scoops from sources like Daniel Richtman and the social media account @MyTimeToShineHello, who claimed that Robbie had been offered the part.
The same sources reportedly confirmed the rest of the cast as well, with Adam Driver as Reed Richards, Paul Mescal as Johnny Storm, and Daveed Diggs as The Thing. The buzz even inspired fan art depicting Robbie as Sue Storm, underscoring how eagerly the fandom anticipated her involvement. However, by June 2023, another insider, @TheComixKid, suggested that Robbie was no longer being considered for the role, although no official confirmation was made by Marvel.
Reflection on the Potential Impact of Robbie as Sue Storm
With Vanessa Kirby ultimately cast as Sue Storm in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, many fans and critics praised her performance and hope she remains part of the franchise for years to come. Nevertheless, it remains a point of interest that Margot Robbie was reportedly considered twice for this key Marvel character, highlighting her strong connection to comic book adaptations. Her potential involvement might have brought a different energy to the role, especially given her proven ability to embody complex, charismatic characters.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is scheduled for release on Disney+ on November 5, 2025. As anticipation builds for the series, speculation about casting continues to engage Marvel fans worldwide.
But yes I heard Margot Robbie too https://t.co/Q2MuS8LYEq
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) May 1, 2023
