According to the Wrap’s Jeff Sneider, “Chronicle” star Michael B. Jordan is in serious contention to play Johnny Storm, AKA the Human Torch in Fox’s “Fantastic Four” reboot. Jordan was excellent in “Chronicle”, which was directed by the same gentleman handling the new FF movie, Josh Trank.

The Fantastic Four is one of the cornerstone titles in the Marvel Universe, and deserving of a truly excellent cinematic adventure. Both of the previous Fox “Fantastic Four” movies were nearly unwatchable. A good director with a cast he believes in will go a long way towards making the new “Fantastic Four” movie something we can all cheer for!

If Jordan is indeed cast, there will probably be a little grumbling (that’s what the internet does, people!), but the second he nails the iconic hot-head, no one will care if he is African-American or not. What we need to see in a “Fantastic Four” movie is the Fantastic Four. The color of their skin really shouldn’t be a concern. Anyone with any issues over Johnny being Sue Storm’s little brother needs to remember that there are plenty of mixed-race families in the United States.

Or, perhaps the Storm family is of African descent? There is absolutely no reason why this couldn’t happen. The possibilities casting wise are endless!

The new “Fantastic Four” is scheduled for release in 2015.