The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Summary
Marvel Studios has cast Paul Walter Hauser inThe Fantastic Four , and he could be take one of Marvel Comics ' oldest baddie into live - action for the first time since his entry 63 year ago . Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige tease the ontogenesis ofMarvel Studios’The Fantastic Fourrebootback in 2019 , shortly after Disney ’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox was finalized . The prescribed cast of the Fantastic Four squad in theMCUwas bring out in February 2024 , including Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby , Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss - Bachrach , whileOzarkstar Julia Garner join before long after as Shalla - Bal ’s Silver Surfer .
There are a smattering of exciting clew and tease that Marvel Studios ' The Fantastic Four will be set in an alternating universe beyond Earth-616 .
Paul Walter Hauser Would Make A Brilliant Mole Man In The MCU
While democratic theories suggest Paul Walter Hauser could be voicing the Fantastic Four ’s robot assistant , HERBIE , who appeared in the cast proclamation poster on Valentine ’s Day , Hauser would perhaps better fit a wildly different quality inThe Fantastic Four . Paul Walter Hauser deserves a bigger role in the MCU , and his likely debut asMole Man in the MCU ’s Phase 6could deed over him this more substantial position . Mole Man was the first baddie that the Fantastic Four squad ever defend in Marvel Comics back in 1961’sFantastic Four # 1 , but the iconic scoundrel has never been adapted into alive - action at law .
After depict antagonists inBlacKkKlansman , CruellaandBlack Bird , Paul Walter Hauser has prove that he would be perfect at limn the menacing underground baddie , Mole Man . Apple TV+‘sBlack Bird , in finical , sawHauser impersonate minacious consecutive killer Larry Hall , which could inform the more terrific aspects of Harvey Rupert Elder , a man shunned by society due to his abrasive personality and eccentric confederacy theories . Hauser also has the perfect height for Mole Man , so it ’s very possible that one of Marvel Comics ' oldest and strangest baddie could finally be make his alive - action unveiling in the MCU ’s Phase 6 .
The MCU ’s Fantastic Four has n’t confirmed a baddie yet , but the rumored villain could be a chance for redemption for one of Fox ’s worst decisions .
Mole Man May Have Already Been Teased For The Fantastic Four
Shortly after Julia Garner ’s casting inThe howling Fouras Shalla - Bal , Marvel Studios recommend five issues of Marvel Comicsthat formed the aspiration behindThe fantastical Four’spotential upcoming plot line . Among these was 1961’sFantastic Four # 1 , which not only detail the nominal squad ’s line of descent story , but also visualise them ring together to battle Mole Man and his monsters . The fact that this event was included in Marvel Studios ' leaning , and the fact that it is one of the most recognizable and memorable issues in Marvel Comics ' history , suggests that Mole Man will toy a role inThe Fantastic Four .
The Fantastic Four ’s Marvel Comics Inspiration
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Fantastic Four # 1
1961
Fantastic Four # 48
The Fantastic Four: First Steps depicts Marvel’s First Family navigating their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world. As they defend Earth from Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer, they must also uphold the strength of their family bond.
1966
Fantastic Four # 49
Fantastic Four # 50
Fantastic Four : Life narration # 1
2021
Mole Man go on to become one of theFantastic Four ’s most persistent villains , so Paul Walter Hauser being cast in the role could set him up for a bright hereafter in the MCU . Indeed , Mole Man did n’t pose the same threat level as Doctor Doom , Galactus or Annihilus , buthe was a regular thorn in the side of the Fantastic Four , so he sure deserve to eventually make his live - action debut in the MCU . Marvel Studios’The Fantastic Fourbeing inspire byFantastic Four # 1makes this potential , though it seems Mole Man wo n’t be the movie ’s magnanimous adversary .
Mole Man Likely Won’t Be The Fantastic Four’s Main Villain
Julia Garner ’s casting as Shalla - Bal ’s Silver Surferin the MCU’sThe Fantastic Fourall but confirmed Galactus ' involvement in the movie . Galactus is a monolithic cosmic being who devours entire populace to support himself , and he was conspicuously featured in other issues of Marvel Comics that Marvel studio apartment urge prior to watchingThe Fantastic Four . Galactus will likely be the principal resister ofThe Fantastic Four , but that surely does n’t ignore Paul Walter Hauser from appearing as Mole Man , as he could debut as a minor baddie , introducing the novel team , before perplex a bang-up danger in future MCU stories .
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The Fantastic Four : First Steps depicts Marvel ’s First Family navigate their roles as heroes amidst a 1960s - inspired , retro - futuristic world . As they support Earth from Galactus and the enigmatical Silver Surfer , they must also maintain the military strength of their family bond .
Upcoming MCU Movies
Release Date
Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26 , 2024
Captain America : Brave New World
February 14 , 2025
Thunderbolts *
May 5 , 2025
The Fantastic Four
July 25 , 2025
Blade
November 7 , 2025
Avengers 5
May 1 , 2026
retaliator : Secret Wars
May 7 , 2027
