LONDON: Marvel Studios has officially wrapped filming on “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” with production now moving into post-production.
Filming began in late July 2024 at Pinewood Studios in London, culminating in final scenes being filmed in Oviedo, Spain.
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To celebrate the completion of the project, a wrap party was held in London, where star Pedro Pascal shared a cute photo on social media, sparking speculation about the mystery guest attending. attend.
Directed by Matt Shakman, the film boasts a script that began with Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, then was refined by Scott Neustadter and Michael H Weber.
The cast features Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm.
The latest revival effort of the Fantastic Four franchise is set in a futuristic world inspired by the 1960s.
The plot pits popular Marvel superheroes against the formidable Galactus, portrayed by Ralph Ineson, and his Herald, the Silver Surfer, portrayed by Julia Garner.
The plot will explore the Fantastic Four’s struggle to combine their superhero duties with their family dynamics while protecting the blue planet from the impending doom of Galactus.
The film is produced by (unsurprisingly) Kevin Feige, Grant Curtin and Nick Pepin.
Adding to the intrigue, there are rumors of a potential appearance by Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom, said to appear in a post-credits scene that could set the stage for his return in “ Avengers: Doomsday”.
However, the identity of a mysterious guest at the wrap party raised eyebrows, leaving the cast and everyone involved with the project tight-lipped.
This will definitely create a lot of buzz for the film and is definitely a great marketing move.
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The biggest mystery surrounding the secret guest is how they were caught enjoying an alcoholic beverage – an unusual choice given Downey’s struggles with alcoholism and subsequent high sobriety.
While the official trailer has been released, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has an expected release date of July 25, 2025.