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Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Marvel's ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps' Reveals Mole Man as New Villain
Ahead of a movie premiere, virtually everything involving Marvel seems to be calculated. This is why the latest tidbit to surface before the release of Fantastic Four: First Steps was even more noteworthy. The latest Marvel movie will hit theaters on July 25, 2025, and slowly but surely, a few small leaks have come to light. The most recent came during a panel with the cast at CCXP Mexico, as Culture Crave revealed on X. During the clip, Joseph Quinn, who will play Johnny Storm/Human Torch in the new Fantastic Four film, dropped the news that a second villain is debuting in the film: Mole Man. "It's certainly a very stacked cast. We've got a lot of fantastic characters in there," said Quinn. "There's also Mole Man, who is wonderful in it. But Galactus is the big bad." The big question is whether Quinn made this comment on purpose or if it was a slip-up by the 31-year-old actor. Considering how tight-lipped Marvel likes to keep things ahead of movie releases, it'd be a surprise if Quinn dropped this out of nowhere when he was supposed to keep it under wraps. As Collider detailed, Mole Man is one of the Fantastic Four's "classic enemies in the comics" and appeared in The Fantastic Four #1 in 1961. As the site explains, there's no clear answer as to who will play Mole Man, but Paul Walter Hauser and John Malkovich's roles are still 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Reveals Mole Man as New Villain first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 2, 2025
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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'Fantastic Four' Star Vanessa Kirby Says Pedro Pascal Relationship Has ‘Been so Easy'
The on-screen relationship between Sue Storm and Reed Richards in the Fantastic Four movies is integral to the series. Thankfully, Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal were very much aware of that and have gone to great lengths to ensure it hits on all cylinders. Ahead of the release of Fantastic Four: First Steps, Kirby opened up about how much time and effort the duo put into their relationship. They built their chemistry both on and off the screen, and did so for months before filming the movie. As Collider revealed, Kirby gave specific details during a roundtable about how much went into building her bond with Pascal for Fantastic Four: First Steps. 'It's been so easy,' Kirby said of working with Pascal. 'We met months before, we wanted to do this together. We spent time, we did some workshops together. We did everything to bond prior to [filming], because when you read the comics, you're just like 'These two, man, they have lasted the course for some really hard stuff.'' Kirby called it an "iconic relationship" and detailed the importance of making it as "real" as possible. 'And you know, I always find in onscreen relationships, to believe it, you have to answer the question 'Why?' You have to know why, not just, 'Oh, those two actors are together, or those two characters belong together,' and we're told that. I get the pull, and even though they go through hard times, they keep coming back together. In the comics, to me, it always appeared like one of those really iconic relationships, but believable because it wasn't a fantasy. It was just real.' Kirby explained that she wanted to create that "deep [bond] as friends and creative partners," as Collider detailed. It's an interesting evaluation of the work both Kirby and Pascal have put in together to make the iconic superheroes' on-screen bond truly stand out. Fantastic Four: First Steps will hit theaters on July 25, 2025. Related: Marvel's 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Gets Surprise Villain Reveal From Star 'Fantastic Four' Star Vanessa Kirby Says Pedro Pascal Relationship Has 'Been so Easy' first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 4, 2025
New York Post
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Vanessa Kirby makes surprise reveal at ‘Fantastic Four' red carpet event
Fantastic five. Vanessa Kirby revealed that she's pregnant with her first child at the 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' photocall in Mexico on Saturday. The British actress, 37, showed off her baby bump in a blue shimmery geometric gown on the red carpet. Advertisement 10 Vanessa Kirby at the CCXP Mexico 2025 on May 31. Getty Images for Disney 10 Vanessa KIrby shows off her baby bump at the 'Fantastic Four' photocall in Mexico. / MEGA Ironically, Kirby's character, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, will be pregnant in the Marvel film, which comes out July 25. Advertisement 'The Crown' star got engaged to professional Lacrosse player Paul Rabil last year. They first sparked dating rumors when they were spotted holding hands on a stroll around New York City in October 2022. 10 Paul Rabil and Vanessa Kirby. Paul Rabil/Instagram 10 Vanessa Kirby is engaged to Paul Rabil. Paul Rabil/Instagram Advertisement The couple made their romance Instagram official in Nov. 2023 when Rabil, 39, posted cute picture of the pair with a heartfelt message that read, 'From the very minute we first met in Des Moines, around the world and back, life is far better, more purposeful and more beautiful with you.' 10 Vanessa Kirby with her fiancé Paul Rabil. Paul Rabil/Instagram Kirby previously dated actor Callum Turner from 2015 to 2019. They worked together in the 2014 drama film 'Queen and Country.' Turner, 35, is rumored to be engaged to pop star Dua Lipa. Kirby is starring in the new 'Fantastic Four' film alongside Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch. Advertisement 10 Vanessa Kirby reveals she's pregnant while promoting 'Fantastic Four.' / MEGA The cast appeared at Comic Con Experience Mexico over the weekend to promote the action flick, which is directed by Matt Shakman. During a panel at the event, Kirby described her version of Sue Storm as 'loving, strong, badass and soulful.' 10 The 'Fantastic Four' cast attend CCXP Mexico 2025 on May 31. Getty Images for Disney 10 Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn in Mexico City for 2025 CCXP Mexico. Getty Images for Disney Kirby also teased that the 'Fantastic Four' team are 'all flawed' in the film. 'Nobody feels like a superhero in real life,' she said. 'What I love about this family in the comics and also in our movie, they go through some really hard stuff. We all have our different strengths and all of us as humans, and then the next day we don't feel up to it. And I think that's what's so special about it.' 10 Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby at the 2025 CCXP Mexico. Getty Images for Disney Advertisement In February, Kirby revealed what drew her to the role of Sue at the film's launch event. 'I was so blown away by Sue. Through all the comics through all the decades, the fact she's a mother and is so fiercely feminine,' Kirby said. 'She's maternal but so badass. I just loved her bad arse, in my English accent.' 10 Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps.' AP Advertisement After 'Fantastic Four,' Kirby will appear in 2026's 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The film will see the Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Avengers and X-Men fight Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' will be released in theaters on July 25.
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19-04-2025
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Jon Bernthal Says He ‘Made' Tom Holland's Audition Tape for ‘Captain America: Civil War,' Takes ‘a Little' Credit For Him Becoming Spider-Man
Tom Holland has Jon Bernthal to thank for helping him land the role of Spider-Man. During a recent interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' Bernthal said while working with Holland on Brendan Muldowney's 'Pilgrimage,' the pair collaborated on each other's MCU audition tapes. While Holland helped Bernthal with his tryout for the leading role in the 2017 series 'The Punisher,' Bernthal assisted Holland in landing the role of Spider-Man in 'Captain America: Civil War.' More from Variety 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Trailer: Pedro Pascal and Marvel's First Family Battle the Silver Surfer Former 'Daredevil' Star Ben Affleck Says He 'Wouldn't Tangle' With Jon Bernthal's Punisher Stan Lee's Daughter Denies Past Elder Abuse Allegations: 'I Never Ever Touched My Parents' 'We did ['Pilgrimage'] about seven or eight years ago,' Bernthal said. 'That was where both Tom did his audition for 'Spider-Man' and I did my audition for 'Punisher.' We actually made each other's audition tapes on that film.' Bernthal explained that Holland 'really believed' that he would land that part despite heavy competition, often repeating ''I am Spider-Man'' while working on his audition. 'I was like 'There's probably a lot of people that want to be Spider-Man,'' Bernthal said. ''I mean, you're super talented and all, but the odds are kind of against you, but yeah, let's make the tape.' He just had this belief, and when you get to know him and see how he shows up, there is a reason why he is the movie star that he is.' He went on to joke that he takes 'credit' for part of why Holland became Spider-Man, citing a note to include stunts in the tape. 'I gave him the note, 'Tom, maybe you should run up that wall and do a double backflip and then start the scene,'' Bernthal explained. 'And he was like, 'Yeah, you think I should do that? That's not too much?'' He continued, 'I was like, 'I don't think any of these other fools are able to do that,' and he in fact did that. It's not that I take responsibility for him, but you know, like a little something.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
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19-04-2025
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Jon Bernthal Says He ‘Made' Tom Holland's Audition Tape for ‘Captain America: Civil War,' Takes ‘a Little' Credit For Him Becoming Spider-Man
Tom Holland has Jon Bernthal to thank for helping him land the role of Spider-Man. During a recent interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!,' Bernthal said while working with Holland on Brendan Muldowney's 'Pilgrimage,' the pair collaborated on each other's MCU audition tapes. While Holland helped Bernthal with his tryout for the leading role in the 2017 series 'The Punisher,' Bernthal assisted Holland in landing the role of Spider-Man in 'Captain America: Civil War.' More from Variety 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Trailer: Pedro Pascal and Marvel's First Family Battle the Silver Surfer Former 'Daredevil' Star Ben Affleck Says He 'Wouldn't Tangle' With Jon Bernthal's Punisher Stan Lee's Daughter Denies Past Elder Abuse Allegations: 'I Never Ever Touched My Parents' 'We did ['Pilgrimage'] about seven or eight years ago,' Bernthal said. 'That was where both Tom did his audition for 'Spider-Man' and I did my audition for 'Punisher.' We actually made each other's audition tapes on that film.' Bernthal explained that Holland 'really believed' that he would land that part despite heavy competition, often repeating ''I am Spider-Man'' while working on his audition. 'I was like 'There's probably a lot of people that want to be Spider-Man,'' Bernthal said. ''I mean, you're super talented and all, but the odds are kind of against you, but yeah, let's make the tape.' He just had this belief, and when you get to know him and see how he shows up, there is a reason why he is the movie star that he is.' He went on to joke that he takes 'credit' for part of why Holland became Spider-Man, citing a note to include stunts in the tape. 'I gave him the note, 'Tom, maybe you should run up that wall and do a double backflip and then start the scene,'' Bernthal explained. 'And he was like, 'Yeah, you think I should do that? That's not too much?'' He continued, 'I was like, 'I don't think any of these other fools are able to do that,' and he in fact did that. It's not that I take responsibility for him, but you know, like a little something.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
