Tim Blake Nelson may soon join `Fantastic Four` cast

Washington: Tim Blake Nelson is reportedly in final negotiations to join the cast of `The Fantastic Four`, which already includes Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox's reboot of the film, which will be helmed by Josh Trank, will see Teller, Jamie Bell, Kate Mara and Jordan playing Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, The Invisible Woman and The Human Torch respectively.

While the villain, Doctor Doom, will be played by Toby Kebbell, Nelson will star as an eccentric and socially awkward scientist.