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‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Fantastic Four Director Explains Why John Malkovich’s Scenes Were Cut, But What About A Director’s Cut?
John Malkovich’s scenes were reportedly in the movie early on, as they helped cover the first family’s superhero beginnings.
John Malkovich’s Red Ghost Cut From ‘Fantastic Four’; Director Says ‘It Was Heartbreaking Not to Include Him’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor John Malkovich will no longer appear in Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” as the Red Ghost, director Matt ...
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Fantastic Four Director on Why John Malkovich's Villain Was Cut & if He'll Return
First Steps director Matt Shakman recently explained why John Malkovich‘s Ivan Kragoff / Red Ghost and a few other ...
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR Writer On Cut Mole Man Scene, Changes To Final Galactus Battle, & More - SPOILERS
First Steps writer Eric Pearson has shared details on some of the scenes and plot points from his original script that ended ...
The Real Reason John Malkovich Was Cut From The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Although he appears in the first trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," acclaimed actor John Malkovich is not in the movie. What happened?
Fantastic Four director explains why one villain was cut, despite the actor's "incredible performance": "It was just so much material"
On the sequence itself, the director added, "We had Red Ghost trying to steal a rocket ship with his apes, and Reed trying to defeat him and outwitting him. We see snippets of that in the [Ted Gilbert ...
Fantastic Four: First Step’s Deleted Alternate Opening & Cut Villain Officially Revealed
Director Matt Shakman has revealed exactly what those cut John Malkovich scenes from The Fantastic Four: First Steps would ...
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John Malkovich Won't Appear in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
Movies John Malkovich Won’t Appear in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ The iconic actor played Red Ghost in the Marvel film but was cut out of the final edit.
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John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four' - Newsweek
John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four' Published Jul 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM EDT Updated Jul 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM EDT By Michileen Martin ...
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John Malkovich on 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' and 'Opus'
John Malkovich says he didn’t know much about The Fantastic Four before signing on for a role in the upcoming reboot of the Marvel franchise. “I’m sure I read it when I was a kid because I ...
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The Fantastic Four - John Malkovich Joins The Cast In A Mystery Role
A new Fantastic Four film is set for release in 2025 with a star-studded cast. John Malkovich joins the cast in a mystery role, sparking speculation among fans. There are a few possible roles ...
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'The Fantastic Four' Brings John Malkovich Into the MCU
John Malkovich joins Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four in an undisclosed role. The film will directed by Matt Shakman with a cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon ...