Marvel has brought another Hollywood big name into its universe: the Fantastic Four.
The titular quartet was first announced in February 2024 after years of speculation that the comedic quartet’s live-action story would be remade for the big screen for the third time in less than two decades.
Pedro Pascal He will star as Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic. Mission Impossible and crown Star Vanessa Kirby She will be playing Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman. Stranger Things Joseph Quinn He will play Sue’s brother, the jokester Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch. Bears Ebon Moss-Bacharach will be returning to the MCU as Ben Grimm, aka The Thing.
Marvel shared the news with a cute illustration of the team in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
“Happy Valentine’s Day from Marvel’s First Family! Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn are the Fantastic Four,” the post was captioned. “Marvel Studios’ #TheFantasticFour, in theaters July 25, 2025.”
Marvel president Kevin Feige was the first The next work was announced It is scheduled to be released at San Diego Comic-Con in 2022. It was originally scheduled to premiere later this year, Fantastic Four It was initially postponed to 2023 due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
However, at Comic-Con 2024, a lot more information was revealed about the team-up, with director Matt Shakman and the cast taking to the stage to reveal more details about the film, including the official title. Fantastic Four: First Step.
cast
Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic)
In his critically acclaimed performance as Joel The Last of UsPascal will be joining the MCU as the leader of the Fantastic Four. The Emmy-nominated actor will play Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in the upcoming team-up.
Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (aka Invisible Woman)
British Academy Award winning actress. crown and, Mission Impossible The franchise actress will play Reed Richards’ mistress and partner, Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman.
Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch
Fan Favorites Stranger ThingsQuinn said, A Quiet Place: Day 1 Sue’s younger brother, Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan.
Eben Moss-Bacharach as Ben Grimm, aka The Thing
Bears Breakout star Moss Bacharach plays Ben Grimm, a former astronaut who returns from space as a stone.
Julia Garner as Shalla Bal aka the Silver Surfer
He won three Emmy Awards for his role in Ozark, Garner will be taking on the role of Silver Surfer in the upcoming film. deadlineAccording to , which first reported the news, Garner will play the comics character Shalla Bul, who is the love interest of Norrin Radd “Silver Surfer” but the two are separated forever when Shalla Bul becomes the Herald of the Ring. Galactus.
Ralph Ineson (Galactus)
Ineson said, Guardians of the Galaxyhe’s set to play a much more destructive role, this time as Galactus, who was once a human man but becomes a cosmic entity that consumes planets to sustain its life force.
Natasha Lyonne
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John Malkovich
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Paul Walter Hauser
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plot
However, not many details about the story are known yet, but Marvel bosses Kevin Feige confirmed it. In June 2024, it was announced that the film would not be part of the main ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe. Instead, the film will be Historical Drama Set in the 1960s, possibly in an alternate universe.
Production and release date
Fantastic Four This will be the beginning of Phase 6 of the MCU. Feige revealed that it will “end the Multiverse Saga” and will feature two new the avengers movie: Avengers 5 (Previous subtitles Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.
Principal photography is scheduled to begin in London in late July 2024. Fantastic Four It is scheduled to premiere on July 25, 2025.
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