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Ape escaped.

Marvel fans won't get to watch an extended version of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, director Matt Shakman has said, ...

Release the Shakman Cut? Fantastic Four director shoots down hopes of a director's cut because of the amount of "unfinished" VFX in deleted scenes

Despite the slight butchering in the editing room, it hasn't deterred fans or critics. It's currently sitting at an 87% ...

“Fantastic Four: First Steps” director says Red Ghost, Mad Thinker, Puppet Master 'could come back'

Through news headlines, mug shots, and reels, we see flashes of classic Fantastic Four comic book villains like Red Ghost ...

John Malkovich’s Red Ghost Cut From ‘Fantastic Four’; Director Says ‘It Was Heartbreaking Not to Include Him’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The Red Ghost has escaped! Actor John Malkovich will no longer appear in Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” as ...

Fantastic Four: First Steps Will No Longer Feature John Malkovich as Red Ghost, Director Says

First Steps will finally introduce a handful of big names to the MCU, but director Matt Shakman says John Malkovich’s Red ...

'Fantastic Four' director says John Malkovich's Red Ghost was cut from film: 'I was honored he came to play'

Shakman, who previously worked with Malkovich on his 2014 independent feature debut crime thriller Cut Bank, gushed about how ...
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Fantastic Four: First Steps Originally Had Red Ghost Battle Scene, Reveals Director Matt Shakman

John Malkovich played the villain in a scrapped opening sequence featuring a rocket heist and super-powered apes.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Ending Change Revealed (& Why It Was Cut)

In the theatrical release, the Fantastic Four orchestrate a global plan to construct massive teleportation towers called Bridges, intending to move Earth to a new solar system to save it from the ...

‘Fantastic Four’ Director Explains Why John Malkovich Was Cut From Film

Matt Shakman revealed the “heartbreaking” reason behind cutting one of his “very favorite humans” from the movie.

Marvel Cut John Malkovich From Fantastic Four: First Steps

Legendary actor John Malkovich was confirmed to star in Fantastic Four: First Steps months ago and even appeared in the ...

John Malkovich Cut from “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” Director Explains the 'Heartbreaking' Decision

Despite not making the final cut, Malkovich “was brilliant in it, and gave it his all," said director Matt Shakman ...

John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four'

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" releases in theaters July 25. The film is directed by Matt Shakman. It stars Pedro Pascal, ...