Swift Summary
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps premieres next week, with previews starting Wednesday and Thursday in select theaters. The red carpet event will be livestreamed on Disney Plus on July 21.
- John Malkovich was originally cast as the villain red Ghost but his scenes were cut due to balancing issues within the movie. Galactus (played by Ralph Ineson) is confirmed as the film’s main antagonist.
- Director Matt Shakman revealed significant details about Pedro Pascal’s casting as reed Richards, emphasizing Mr. Fantastic’s evolution from a scientist to a family protector, culminating in him possibly leading the Avengers in future MCU films.
- The Fantastic Four’s storyline begins in a separate reality, connected back to Avengers via their spacecraft appearance during Thunderbolts.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The introduction of The Fantastic Four* marks an vital juncture for Marvel Studios as they expand connections between alternate realities and centralized narrative themes such as leadership transitions within prominent superhero alliances like Avengers whose new current shared several reveals;?>