Director of photography Jess Hall has joined the Fantastic Four reboot to continue developing the long-awaited Marvel film.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, and Fantastic Four is gearing up to begin filming this summer. With great expectations on this new platform, Marvel Studios has confirmed that Jess Hall will be the director of photography for the reboot, reuniting with director Matt Shakman, who was already working on WandaVision.
A long journey in the industry
Known for capturing the essence of different eras, Hall has worked on projects such as Monarch: Legacy of the Monsters, Chevalier, Ghost in the Shell, Hot Fuzz and The Spectacular Now. The news of his participation in Fantastic Four was announced on Hall’s own website, which confirmed that the talent has a great contribution to give this film a unique visual appearance.
“It’s no surprise that Shakman and Hall are working together again,” a spokesperson said. Based on their work on Wanda Vision, we can expect this film to have a unique charm that will justify Marvel’s First Family Justice.
The future of the MCU
In a recent edition of his podcast, Hollywood insider Matt Belloni discussed Marvel Studios’ future plans, highlighting the importance of Fox properties like Fantastic Four, X-Men and Deadpool in the development of the MCU. “It looks like Marvel’s future lies in exploiting these Fox properties,” Belloni said. “This gives Marvel room to expand.”
This revelation is not surprising, as the X-Men franchise, for example, has the potential to spawn countless films and series both as a team and as a standalone.
“I love the space race, the optimism of the Kennedy era,” Shakman said of what drew him to Fantastic Four. The idea that with the right mind and technology we can solve all our problems and conquer any challenge.
Full of stars and high expectations
Marvel Studios has revealed an impressive cast for the Fantastic Four: Pedro Pascal will play Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. To Ben Grimm / The thing. Additionally, Julia Garner joins the cast as Shala-Bal/Silver Surfer.
The recently squeezed cast stars Paul Walter Hauser and John Malkovich in yet-to-be-revealed roles, along with Ralph Ineson as the terrifying villain Galactus. The combination of these actors promises a powerful and interesting dynamic to the film.
Fantastic Four production is moving forward strongly.
Director Matt Shakman worked on the script for Fantastic Four with Avatar: The Last Airbender and Wanda Vision Cam Squires co-writer Josh Friedman. Recently, Eric Pearson (Black Widow) joined the team to put the final touches on the script, ensuring that the end result will live up to fans’ expectations.
Anticipation for Fantastic Four couldn’t be higher, and with a release date set for July 25, 2025, fans are eager to see how this fantastic superhero family will integrate into the MCU. The combination of talent in front of and behind the camera promises to deliver a film that not only meets but exceeds expectations, giving a new perspective to these beloved characters.
With this promising reboot, Marvel Studios not only celebrates the legacy of the Fantastic Four, but also sets the stage for an even more exciting future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.