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Ahead of the release of Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Fourreboot, one star from the originalFantastic Fourmovie has made me hopeful for a much-wanted reunion in theMCU. Marvel Studios confirmed thecast ofThe Fantastic Fouron Valentine’s Day, revealing Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Marvel’s First Family.I have faith that the MCU’sThe Fantastic Fourwill be stronger than Fox’s previous movies, but I would love to see the Phase 6 movie pay homage to the Fantastic Four’s live-action history.
Before Marvel Studios acquired the film rights to the Fantastic Four in 2019, they were held by 20th Century Fox. The studio that produced theX-Menfranchise also made several attempts at bringing the Fantastic Four to life on-screen. I am one of many who hated 2015’sFantastic Four, butFox’s originalFantastic Fourduologywas more popular, though still not without its problems.After one actor’s recent comments, the possibility of a Fantastic Four reunion in the MCU seems even more likely, which would be a great way to address the original movie’s issues.
10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching The Original 2 Fantastic Four Movies
With The Fantastic Four joining the MCU soon, audiences may be looking back on the earlier live-action movies, and noticing some harsh realities.
Jessica Alba Would Love To Return As Sue Storm’s Invisible Woman
Jessica Alba Debuted As Sue Storm’s Invisible Woman In 2005’s Fantastic Four
HoneyandSin CitystarJessica Alba portrayed Sue Storm’s Invisible Womanin Fox’s originalFantastic Fourmovies. While her portrayal inFantastic Fourreceived some criticism, Alba has expressed pride about her performance as one of the first female live-action superheroes. She reiterated this during a recent retrospective interview withEntertainment Tonight,during which she also voiced her interest in returning as Sue Storm.Noting that she would"jump at the chance,“Alba creates the possibility for the original Fantastic Four team to reunite in the MCU.
I loved those movies, and they also, they changed my life, that series, that’s when I met my husband… No one’s talked to me about it, but I would, I would jump at the chance. Yeah, it was such a, I loved that character, and I felt like she was so unique in the Marvel universe at the time, you know, there weren’t a ton of female superheroes like her.
I Want To See Fox’s Original Fantastic Four Team Back In Action
Fox’s Original Fantastic Four Team Hasn’t Been Seen Since 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer
Since Jessica Alba would jump at the chance to reprise her role of Sue Storm,I would love for her to be joined by her three co-stars from the originalFantastic Fourduology. Sue Storm’s brother, Johnny Storm’s Human Torch, was portrayed by none other than Chris Evans, who went on to have a cornerstone role in the MCU as Steve Rogers' Captain America. Sue’s love interest, Reed Richards' Mister Fantastic, was played by Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, while his best friend, Ben Grimm’s Thing, was played by Michael Chiklis with the help of a practical rock-like suit.
Fantastic Four 2005 Cast - Where Are They Now?
Fox’s first live-action Fantastic Four movie is almost 20 years old, begging the question of what has happened to the film’s central cast since.
Together, this team fought Doctor Doom, the Silver Surfer, and a version of Galactus, proving their strength and team-working ability during each battle. While these movies had their problems, I loved the depiction of theFantastic Four’s important family dynamicin these projects, and the action sequences were also pulled off well, giving each hero their time to shine and showcase their strange abilities.It would be incredible to see this team reunite in the MCU, particularly with the benefit of improved visual effects and cleaner storytelling techniques.
Chris Evans’ MCU Return Would Be Brilliant In A Fantastic Four Reunion
Before Captain America, Chris Evans Played Johnny Storm’s Human Torch In Fox’s Fantastic Four Movies
Jessica Alba’s possible return as Sue Storm has me very excited, but it’s another member of the original Fantastic Four team that I want to see come back more than any other. 2005’sFantastic Fourand its 2007 sequel marked Chris Evans' first foray into the world of superheroes, acting as practice before he debuted as Steve Rogers in 2011’sCaptain America: The First Avenger.Evans went on to appear in at least one MCU project every year between 2011 and his departure in 2019’sAvengers: Endgame, making him one of the most crucial actors in the franchise.
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Steve Rogers' Captain America
Since he retired as an Avenger inEndgame, many, including myself, have expressed hopes that Steve Rogers' Captain America could return in the MCU’s future.Chris Evans has commented on his potential MCU return, but this has seen him claim that Rogers is important to him, and he wouldn’t want to return just to ruin his story. However,bringing Evans back to the MCU as Johnny Storm would side-step this issue, and could actually benefit his Human Torchafter his appearances in the somewhat-disappointingFantastic Fourfranchise.
2005’s Fantastic Four Coming Back Shouldn’t Just Be Fan Service, It Could Be Important To The MCU
Bringing Back Ioan Gruffudd’s Reed Richards Could Debut An Important Multiverse Team In The MCU
Bringing back the original Fantastic Four team in the MCU could be seen by many to be just fan service, playing up to audience expectations rather than making sense for the story.Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswas previously criticized for this, especially by casting popular fan-castJohn Krasinski as Reed Richards.Whether this Fantastic Four team reunites inThe Fantastic Four, Avengers: Secret Wars, or another MCU project, however, it doesn’t need to be just fan service, as Ioan Gruffudd’s return as Reed Richards could be incredibly important.
The Fantastic Fouris expected to be a multiversal project.
Should Pedro Pascal’s new Mister Fantastic come face-to-face with his multiversal variants, perhaps including Gruffudd, Krasinski, and maybe even Miles Teller - though I’d rather he stay away - Marvel Studios could set up theCouncil of Reeds in the MCU.The Council of Reeds is a crucial multiversal group in Marvel Comics, formed with the aim of making the multiverse a better place. SinceThe Fantastic Fouris expected to be a multiversal project, bringing back Gruffudd, Krasinski, and Teller as the Council of Reeds would be an inspired decision.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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The Fantastic 4: First Steps features Marvel’s First Family navigating their dual roles as superheroes and family members in a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. They defend Earth from a formidable space god, Galactus, and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer, testing their familial bonds and heroic resolve.
