A new image fromThe Fantastic Four: First Stepshas been released that confirms a popular fan theory that’s been circling for months. USA Today released a new batch of images from the upcoming MCU tentpole, including the first look atPaul Walter Hauseras The Mole Man, the villain who will make his big screen debut in the film. Fans have speculated since Hauser’s casting that he would be the perfect person to play Mole Man, and we now have confirmation that this theory is true. Fun fact: The Mole Man was the first villain Marvel’s First Family faced in their first-ever comic issue in 1961. What a full circle moment for the MCU’s debutFantastic Fourmovie, butdirector Matt Shakmandescribes the character as “more of a union boss than a superhero.”
This new image of Mole Man comes on the heels of director Matt Shakman confirming that one major actor was completely cut from the film. One of the biggest established names attached to star inThe Fantastic Four: First StepswasJohn Malkovich, but details about his role were being kept under wraps. However, during a recent interview, Shakman confirmed that Malkovich was due to play Red Ghost, another villain in the film, buthe was ultimately cut out. Malkovich can be seen in the first trailer forThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, meaning this decision was made recently. While the axing of Malkovich’s Red Ghost is certainly disappointing, there are still plenty of stars inThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsto get excited about, starting with who has been tapped to bring Marvel’s First Family to life.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Cast Is One of Marvel’s Biggest
Marvel has recruited one of its strongest ensembles forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsfor a non-Avengersmovie. Starring in the lead roles arePedro PascalandVanessa Kirbyas Reed Richards and Sue Storm, and filling out the rest of the team areStranger Thingsbreakout star Joseph Quinnas Johny Storm andEbon Moss-Bachrachas Ben Grimm. As for the villains, other than Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man, fans will also seeJulia Garneras the Shalla-Bal version of the Silver Surfer, andRalph Inesonas Galactus.
The Fantastic Four: First Stepshits theaters everywhere next weekend. Check out the new image from the film above and find tickets below for a showtime near you.
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