Axel-In-Charge: The New "Fantastic Four" and the Diversity Challenge; ComicBookResources.com, 2/28/14

ComicBookResources.com; Axel-In-Charge: The New "Fantastic Four" and the Diversity Challenge:

""Albert Ching: Axel, first thing I wanted to get your opinion on, even though I know it's outside of Marvel's purview -- what's your take on the much-discussed news that Michael B. Jordan has been cast as the Human Torch in Fox's "Fantastic Four" reboot?

Axel Alonso: Speaking as someone who wasn't consulted, I think it's great. It gives the story an additional layer, another nuance, and puts forth another definition of "family." People of all shapes, sizes and colors go to the multiplex, and it's important that they see themselves projected on the big screen. That's why I'm a huge Danny Trejo fan! [Laughs] The Marvel Universe is everybody's story.

Oh -- and Michael B. Jordan rocks. Loved him since "The Wire." Great actor. He's definitely my second favorite Michael Jordan!"