15 most debatable casting situations we have seen across movies and shows

Modified Jan 03, 2025 03:07 ET

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9) **Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm (Fantastic Four, 2015)**

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Michael B. Jordan’s casting as Johnny Storm stirred debates over race and character accuracy. In the comics, Johnny is a blond white man, so fans immediately argued that the film ignored the original design of the character. Critics thought the change was forced and unnecessary, and social media was filled with arguments about staying true to source material. Supporters defended the casting and saw it as a chance for more diversity in superhero films. Jordan played Johnny with confidence and energy, and his performance stood out even when the movie itself got negative reviews. His later success in Creed and Black Panther helped move past the criticism.