- Franklin Richards is the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm.
- He is often considered to be one of the strongest mutants since he has powers like reality manipulation, time warping, telepathy, teleportation, time travel, and even flight.
- Franklin Richards is played by Ada Scott.
Fantastic Four First Steps has taken things up a notch by revealing Reed Richards and Sue Storm’s son, Franklin Richards. And let’s be clear, he’s no ordinary baby. Marvel fans know the powers of Franklin Richards, and he could be a real asset for the superhero team in the future of the MCU. So, who is Franklin Richards in Marvel, and what role could he play in the Fantastic Four movie?
Who Is Franklin Richards in Marvel Comics?
As I’ve already mentioned, Franklin Richards is the son of Sue Storm and Reed Richards, and he made his first appearance in Fantastic Four Annual #6, back in 1968. Now, since both of his parents had their genes altered during the accident that gave them their powers, Franklin was born with abilities of his own, technically making him a mutant. Sure, he has superpowers, but aside from that, Franklin is a pretty normal kid who also happens to inherit his dad’s genius-level intellect.
He doesn’t have a tragic origin story or anything like that. He grew up in a loving and supportive family. Well… aside from the occasional abductions, but hey, that’s kind of expected when your parents are part of Marvel’s First Family.
What Are Franklin Richards’ Powers?
Franklin Richards was born a mutant thanks to his parents, Reed Richards and Sue Storm. Now, you might assume that his powers would be somewhat similar to theirs, but nope, Franklin is in a league of his own.
He’s often considered one of the most powerful mutants in existence. His powers include reality manipulation, time warping, telepathy, teleportation, time travel, and even flight. On top of all that, he can shield his mind from being controlled and can mask the fact that he’s an Omega-level mutant. Yeah, this kid’s power set is a cheat code. However, he has not always been able to use these powers to their full potential and learns to do so over time.
What Could Be The Role of Franklin Richards in Fantastic Four: First Steps?
Looking at the clips we have so far from Fantastic Four: First Steps, it appears that Franklin Richards might act as a major focal point of the movie. A clip for the movie tells us that Galactus has asked for Franklin Richards to spare Earth from being devoured.
However, it is pretty obvious that the Fantastic Four are not going to just hand over the kid to Galactus, which will result in an invasion, causing the ultimate battle between the Fantastic Four and Galactus.
Who Is Playing Franklin Richards in Fantastic Four?
Ada Scott is playing Franklin Richards in Fantastic Four: First Steps. The child actress is not a known name in Hollywood, and Franklin Richard’s role could be a breakthrough for her.
