Fans not keen to see John Krasinki's rumored return as Dr Reed Richards: 'Never got the vibe'

As brief as it was, John Krasinski's role as Dr Reed Richards in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'

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was one of the movie's bright spots.

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However, there have been negative responses after rumors of his return in the confirmed 'Fantastic 4' movie did the rounds.

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Krasinski's Richards was part of the Illuminati comprising Professor Charles Xavier(Patrick Stewart),

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Captain Marvel (Lashana Lynch), Black Bolt (Anson Mount),

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and Captain Carter (Hayley Atwell) — all of whom died at the hands of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen).

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Although the 'Jack Ryan' star has not been officially confirmed to reprise his role in the next 'Fantastic 4' movie,

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the opinions on Twitter have been surprisingly a thumbs-down.

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The rumor mills churn after director Sam Raima said the casting was to give fans who had a dream of who the actual Reeds would be.

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