The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The film is expected to be an origin story for the Fantastic Four, following Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing) as they gain their powers and become a team. The story is rumored to be set in the 1960s, potentially tying into the MCU's multiverse narrative.


Cast

  • Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
  • Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
  • Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch
  • Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing

Rumors suggest Julia Garner may play the Silver Surfer, and Antonio Banderas could be cast as Galactus, the team's iconic villain.


Director and Writers

  • Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision).
  • Written by Josh Friedman, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer.

MCU Connections

The film is expected to tie into the larger MCU, particularly the multiverse saga, which includes Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. Reed Richards' appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (as a variant) hints at the team's future importance.


Production

Filming is set to begin in mid-2024, with the movie being a key part of Marvel's Phase 6.



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