Following the official cast announcement for Fantastic Four, Jeff Snyder of The InSneider reported that Marvel is currently considering Javier Bardem to play Galactus, the devourer of worlds. The report notes that the actor is in the final stages of signing a contract, and Marvel is working out a filming schedule based on Bardem’s schedule. Snyder also added that Doctor Doom is expected to appear in the film. These rumors have not yet received official confirmation from Marvel Studios.
Javier Bardem’s performances have been praised by critics and recognized in the film industry. His performance as the character Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.