As a long-time fan of the Fantastic Four, I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia every time I hear about new adaptations of this iconic superhero team. Jamie Bell and Kate Mara, stars of the 2015 film, recently shared their thoughts on the upcoming Marvel Studios’ version of The Fantastic Four, and their perspectives resonated deeply with me.
In the world of fan communities, the term “reboot” is commonly used to refer to a fresh start for a property with the potential to reinvigorate it. However, Jamie Bell, who starred in the 2015 version of “Fantastic Four” from Marvel Studios, has a different perspective. He playfully argued that since his film didn’t leave a significant mark on viewers, the upcoming “Fantastic Four” shouldn’t be labeled as a reboot of his project. Kate Mara, his co-star, acknowledged the new movie’s impressive cast, regardless of its reboot status. The anticipated release date for “The Fantastic Four” in theaters is July 25, 2025.
Bell told Variety with a chuckle, “Our film doesn’t fit the definition of a reboot for me since it didn’t originate from anything specific. Sadly, our production doesn’t belong to any reputable collection.” However, it does belong to the less-than-impressive category.
Mara expressed her interest in the upcoming movie, noting, “We’re excited … It’s a great cast.”
In “The Fantastic Four” movie, Vanessa Kirby is set to portray Sue Storm’s character, while Ebon Moss-Bachrach will assume the part of Ben Grimm, formerly held by Bell. Joining them are Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ralph Ineson as Galactus. Additionally, Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Julia Garner have been cast in unspecified roles within the production.
Bell’s humorous remarks provoke thought on the concept of a “reboot” and its implications for the Fantastic Four, considering their complex past in live-action adaptations.
In 1994, producer Bernd Eichinger created a low-cost version of “The Fantastic Four” film solely to keep the rights to the characters. This movie didn’t have an official release, but the popularity of movies like “X-Men” and “Spider-Man” in the late 2000s demonstrated a demand for Marvel superheroes on the big screen. Consequently, in 2005, a new adaptation titled “Fantastic Four,” featuring Chris Evans and Jessica Alba, was released, which became successful enough to lead to the 2007 sequel “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”
Starting in 2008, Marvel Studios began producing films, but due to rights complications, the Fantastic Four couldn’t be included. The Josh Trank-directed “Fantastic Four” film, featuring Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan, seemed more focused on keeping the character rights than effectively using them. Despite this high-profile cast, the movie underperformed critically and financially, earning just $168 million globally and receiving a 9% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
In relation to what Bell mentioned, the forthcoming “Fantastic Four” film represents the fourth live-action movie adaptation of this comic book series, rather than an effort to resurrect a particular storyline or character interactions.
The Fantastic Four is expected to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
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2024-07-19 19:11