The 'War Horse' star is apparently in talks to play the role of super villain Doctor Doom in the movie, said The Hollywood Reporter.
Kebbell, 31, was among the contenders who auditioned for the role with actors Jack Huston and Domhnall Gleeson.
Actress Kate Mara and actors Miles Teller, Michael B Jordan and Jamie Bell have been cast as the main leads in the film.
The movie is an adaptation of the famous comic book published by Marvel Comics.