- Joseph Quinn has turned post-Stranger Things momentum into a fast-rising film career.
- He’s now the MCU’s Johnny Storm and is set for Avengers films in 2026 and 2027.
- Quinn will play George Harrison in Sam Mendes’ ambitious Beatles biopic series (2028).
- He’s chosen diverse, director-driven projects over returning to Stranger Things.
From Eddie Munson to A-list film roles
Joseph Quinn exploded into mainstream attention as Eddie Munson in Stranger Things Season 4. Instead of leaning on that role, Quinn used the moment as a springboard into an eclectic mix of films — from prestige indies to tentpole blockbusters — that have reshaped his public profile in just a few years.
Big 2024–2025 momentum
Quinn followed Stranger Things with two very different 2024 releases that announced his range. In A Quiet Place: Day One he played Eric, a British law student facing panic and fear in an alien invasion — a performance praised for its emotional precision. He then appeared in Gladiator II as Emperor Geta, delivering a chilling, unhinged villainous turn. Both films helped establish Quinn as a performer willing to take challenging, contrasting parts.
In 2025 Quinn pushed further: Warfare, a visceral war drama co-directed by Alex Garland, showcased intense physical acting as he spent much of the runtime as a wounded medic. That role earned critical notice for its rawness and showed Quinn can carry stripped-down, demanding performances.
Joining the MCU as Johnny Storm
Quinn’s casting as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) in The Fantastic Four: First Steps marked a major career pivot into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Reviews highlighted Quinn as a standout, praising a modernized take on Johnny — less a cocky playboy and more self-aware, intelligent, and emotionally layered. The film’s retro-futuristic tone and chemistry among the four leads enhanced Quinn’s visibility with mainstream audiences.
He’s confirmed to reprise Johnny Storm in Avengers: Doomsday (May 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (December 2027), signaling a rapid integration into high-profile franchise storytelling.
The Beatles films and major scheduling choices
One of the boldest moves in Quinn’s next slate is his casting as George Harrison in Sam Mendes’ four-part Beatles biopic project, set for release in April 2028. The multi-film approach — each from a different band member’s viewpoint — is a rare studio bet, and Quinn reportedly committed to the long shoot schedule even if it meant dropping other projects.
Quinn also confirmed he will not return for Stranger Things Season 5, as his film commitments make a comeback impractical.
How Quinn is choosing roles
Quinn’s trajectory shows a clear pattern: collaborate with respected directors, alternate genres, and balance prestige work with blockbuster visibility. Working with filmmakers like Alex Garland, Ridley Scott, Matt Shakman and Sam Mendes indicates he’s prioritizing craft and variety over typecasting.
What comes next
Between the MCU commitments and the Beatles films, Joseph Quinn has set an ambitious path for the next several years. If both franchise and biopic projects land, he could become one of his generation’s most versatile and bankable actors — a rare blend of commercial reach and critical credibility.
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