By John Malkovich is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the actor reportedly taking a role in “The Fantastic Four”.
Specifics of his part are under wraps, not unlike with Paul Walter Hauser who joined the cast recently in an undisclosed role.
They join a cast that includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer.
“WandaVision” director Matt Shakman is helming the new film with Eric Pearson writing the latest draft of the script. Peter Cameron has also done some work on the script.
indications are the film will take place in the 1960s, quite possibly on another Earth initially. Malkovich was most recently seen in Apple’s “The New Look” series and guest starring in “Ripley” on Netflix.
“Fantastic Four” has a July 25th 2025 release date set, whilst the company’s next release is “Deadpool & Wolverine” on July 26th.
Source: Deadline
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