"Batman vs. Superman" might be looking into a "Fantastic Four" superhero to "diversify" the cast.
The Latino Review reports their insiders revealed the production wants add another hero into the "Man of Steel 2" cast. The sources also revealed director Zack Snyder met with Michael B. Jordan for the role, who recently landed the part of The Human Torch in the "Fantastic Four" reboot.
"According to sources, the production is currently looking for a black actor in his early 20s who is also physically fit. Here is the kicker though: the part is for a small role in the untitled Batman Vs Superman movie BUT will be recurring in other upcoming DCU films," the Latino Review reports.
Fans are speculating about which DC character production is looking to cast, claiming it could be CYBORG, Dick Grayson or John Stewart. However, the "Batman vs. Superman" camp has not confirmed Jordan and Snyder's meeting or the addition of anothing superhero.
"Batman vs. Superman" is slated to hit theaters on May 6, 2016.
Hollywood can be fickle when it comes to casting news, but productions should let actors know if they've landed the role before it leaks on Twitter. Jordan's "Fantastic Four" costar Kate Mara found out she was playing Sue Storm a.k.a. The Invisible Woman while scrolling through movie news.
"According to Twitter, I am [in the movie]. I literally have not heard a thing, which is alarming," Mara told MTV News. "Last night in bed, I was scrolling through movie news. I was like, 'What? I got the part?' I still haven't heard. I want LA to wake up so that I can make some phone calls and figure this out."
Many fans were confused by the news Jordan would be playing Mara's younger brother in the upcoming Marvel flick, but Mara wasn't phased by the production's decision.
"Again, I credit Josh Trank for that because... he thinks outside the box," Mara explained to MTV. "I don't actually know whose idea that was, but it just makes me trust that he's going to make an awesome movie. Regardless of myself, I'm such a massive fan of all those guys."
The "Fantastic Four" reboot is set to hit theaters June 19, 2015.
