Are the ‘Fantastic Four’ getting a Reboot?

According to IESB.net, word on the street is that Fantastic Four will possibly be joining the likes of Daredevil and Superman in terms of comic book movies getting rebooted in an effort to appeal to fans and create a financially successful franchise.

The first two Fantastic Four films had mediocre box office turnout (at best) and never truly caught fire, but the kicker is that there are LOTS of ‘FF’ fans out there. So, the theory is that the approach needs to be changed.

It’s anyone’s call on whether this is legit, or simply a rumor, but it appears as though the game-plan is to completely overhaul the franchise with new writers, director, cast and even the cinematic approach to a new ‘FF’ movie being more serious with funny bits (i.e. ‘Iron Man’) than “bubble gum” fun, as the first film felt.

The sequel ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer’ made an effort to move a little closer to this approach, but fell short. So, the question is… well, there’s lots of questions. What would a “successful” ‘FF’ movie look like? Would Dr. Doom return, or do we move on to other villains? Who should be cast as the Fantastic Four?

[source: IESB.net]