Witness the lives of Four extraordinary people more Fantastic than the universe they live in, in Marvel’s Fantastic Four on Disney +. Join the Fantastic Four as they explore new and interesting worlds in the Marvel Universe. With unique abilities and a willingness to help this bizarre family experiences the trials, tribulations, and all the typical family drama as their progress is documented by the loveable assistant to the Fantastic Four: Herbie.
VFX:
VFX involves the integration of live action footage (special effects) and
generated imagery (digital or optical effects) to create environments,
inanimate objects, animals or creatures which look realistic, but would be
dangerous, expensive, impractical, time-consuming or impossible to capture on
film. Visual effects using computer-generated imagery (CGI) have recently
become accessible to the independent filmmaker with the introduction of
affordable and relatively easy-to-use animation and compositing software.
Industrial
Light and Magic [Notable Works {Television Series}: Star Trek
the Next Generation, Agent Carter, The Mandalorian]: ILM is unparalleled
when it comes to visual effects history in film and television. Always at the top
of the game in computer effects, as well as being owned by Disney, there’s no
other choice for the VFX on a Fantastic Four series. Looking at their work on
what many consider to be the definitive Star Trek series as well as Star Wars’
first Live Action series, it’s no contest they’d be able to bring to life the
wonderous and complex creatures fitting the varied landscapes traveled by the
Fantastic Four.
Practical Effects: A
practical effect is a special effect produced physically, without
computer-generated imagery or other post-production techniques. In some
contexts, "special effect" is used as a synonym of "practical
effect", in contrast to "visual effects" which are created in
post-production through photographic manipulation or computer generation.
Legacy
Effects [Notable Works {In Television}: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,
Agent Carter, The Mandalorian]: With their relationship working
on Marvel Series as well as numerous Marvel Movies, their work not only speaks
for itself but stands out uniquely in the world of modern practical effects. Their
work, best highlighted in The Mandalorian, is exceptional and groundbreaking
with animatronics and practical effects. There’s no doubt their work is
perfectly suited for the Fantastic Four.
Make-Up Artist:
A make-up or makeup artist (MUA) is an artist whose medium is the human body,
applying makeup and prosthetics on others for theatre, television, film,
fashion, magazines and other similar productions including all aspects of the
modeling industry.
Greg
Nicotero [Notable Works: Sin City, The Walking Dead, Alita:
Battle Angel]: When it comes to Make-Up, since the retirement of Rick
Baker, Greg Nicotero is unparalleled and without equal. His work is fantastic
and transformative in ways no one could really expect or predict. He’s someone
that can really redefine the look of something while playing to the typical
Elements. Getting him involved with Characters like Annihilus or the Thing, or
The Maker would really play to something unique and fantastic.
Costume Designer:
A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, television
series, or stage production. The role of the costume designer is to create the
characters and balance the scenes with texture and color, etc. The costume
designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound
designer, and other creative personnel. The costume designer may also
collaborate with hair stylist, wig master, or makeup artist. In European
theatre, the role is different, as the theatre designer usually designs both
costume and scenic elements.
Gersha
Phillips [Notable Works: Falling Skies, The Mortal
Instruments: City of Bones, Star Trek: Discovery]: I love her
costuming work on Star Trek Discovery. It stands out and looks phenomenal, it’s
very uniformed but at the same time it stands out and looks appropriate for the
characters. Her eye would be a unique fitting for the Fantastic Four as she
would be able to represent the unity in the characters while add little flourishes
that appeal to the individual characters and still stand out.
Production Designer:
A production designer or P.D is the person responsible for the overall look of
a filmed event such as films, TV programs, video games, music videos or
adverts. Production designers have one of the key creative roles in the
creation of motion pictures and television. Working directly with the director
and producer, they must select the settings and style to visually tell the
story.
Todd
Cherniawsky [Notable Works: Star Trek: Discovery, Pet
Semetary, Star Trek: Picard]: With his work on Star Trek alone it’s
easy to see why Todd is perfect for this iteration of the Fantastic Four. His
environments look crisp and unique while fitting a uniform for the universe they
belong to. There’s no doubt he would be able to bring a realistic edge to the worlds
made popular by the comics.
Director of Photography:
A cinematographer (usually credited with the title director of photography, or
DP) is the chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film and
television series, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions
related to the image. The study and practice of this field is referred to as
cinematography.
Greig
Fraser [Notable Works: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The
Mandalorian, Dune]: His work in Star Wars alone earns him the spot.
His work on both the big and small screen is testament to what his eye can
bring to any budget. Putting him on a show like this, where the team is always
moving would be a great use of his work as well as consistently challenge him
to stand out from Star Wars and from Guardians to create a unique look.
Composer:
A television score (also sometimes called tv music, background music, or
incidental music) is original music written specifically to accompany a
television show. The score forms part of the series' soundtrack, which also
usually includes dialogue and sound effects, and comprises a number of
orchestral, instrumental or choral pieces called cues which are timed to begin
and end at specific points during an episode in order to enhance the dramatic
narrative and the emotional impact of the scene in question.
Christophe
Beck [Notable Works: Angel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, WandaVision]:
It was incredibly challenging to find the right composer to give a proper MCU
theme for a Fantastic Four Series. Reviewing his work though, he stands out as
a strong choice. His work with Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp has a very fun
and 60’s stylized approach. His work outside of it is rooted in comedy and that
was a big plus. A lot of elements of his composing work plays to a fun element,
as well as something that feels thrilling or plays to the mood and atmosphere
in a unique way. There’s no doubt he could bring a unique and thrilling theme
to the Fantastic Four.
Executive Producer: In television, an executive
producer usually supervises the creative content and the financial aspects of a
production.
Kevin
Feige [Notable Works: Fantastic Four, Agent Carter, Falcon
and the Winter Soldier]: Kevin Feige is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His
work on the Franchise is clear and leave a consistent impact. I can imagine for
characters like X-Men and the Fantastic Four he would have a soft spot, as they
were some of the earliest movies he was credited on. I think he could use the
Fantastic Four on Disney + to play to how important and necessary the service
is for fans of the MCU as well as Fans of Marvel in general.
Executive Producer:
In television, an executive producer usually supervises the creative content
and the financial aspects of a production.
Shawn
Levy [Notable Works {In Television}: Stranger Things, Imaginary
Mary, Last Man Standing]: Shawn is an extraordinary filmmaker, He’s
helmed charming family flicks like the remake of Cheaper by the Dozen and the
excellent and action heavy family film Real Steel. He’s no stranger to
television as one of the highlightable television series he’s worked on is
Stranger Things and Last Man Standing, both I find relevant, One for it’s
family and team dynamic facing otherworldly threats and the other for it’s
family dynamic, comedy, and day in the life approach. He’s a massive talent
from all angles and would be absolutely at home working on something as iconic
and genre-bending as Fantastic Four.
Executive Producer:
In television, an executive producer usually supervises the creative content
and the financial aspects of a production.
Ben
Edlund [Notable Works: The Tick, Supernatural, Gotham]:
Ben’s work on Superheroes has been highly commentary. He’s worked on shows that
were driven by a family dynamic and really brings an odd and unique sense to
the shows he works on. He’s a Class-A talent that would be instrumental in
helping an MCU Fantastic Four find its voice.
Executive Producer:
In television, an executive producer usually supervises the creative content
and the financial aspects of a production.
Barry
Sonnenfeld [Notable Works {In Television}: Maximum Bob, Pushing
Daisies, A Series of Unfortunate Events]: His work is honestly perfectly
tailored for Fantastic Four. He’s got a unique and driven visual style that
appropriately plays to the projects he works on as well as the different
elements of the characters he works with. His work is distinct and rides a fine
line of being for the family, with a little extra thrown in just for adults.
Putting him on Fantastic Four would lead to iconic results.
Showrunner/Developers/Executive Producer:
A showrunner is the leading producer of a television series. They are credited
as an executive producer simply or as a producer. A showrunner has creative and
management responsibility of a television series production through combining
the responsibilities of employer and, in comedy or dramas, typically also
character creator, head writer, and script editor.
Chris
McKenna & Erik Sommers [Notable Works {As a team}: Community,
Ant-Man and The Wasp, Spider-Man Far From Home]: As a team they’ve
worked on several entries into the MCU, they have a great grasp of character and
the environment of the Universe. They deliver well on the comedic elements and
keep things tonally appropriate. They’re a talented duo and with their grasp on
the MCU and their command of characters and situational humor, they’re a
perfect duo to help introduce the Fantastic Four on Disney +.
Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic [Height:
6’ 1”, Age: 30’s]: Reed is a scientific optimist. He has trouble focusing on
one item, having the ability to stretch himself among different problems giving
them all equal attention. Few projects strike him in a such a way as to take
dominance over his focus, even while exploring new worlds, he also thinks about
how he can upgrade the Fantastic as well as several other scientific exploits.
His split attention and focus often leads to him and Sue getting into
arguments. Reed isn’t above his mistakes and is used to apologizing. After
exposure to the Negative Zone he develops an entirely new support system, based
on a series of fluid, allowing him to stretch and manipulate his body in
various and interesting way at will. After the transformation, Reed takes on
the moniker of: Mister Fantastic.
Ethan
Peck [Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 34, Notable Works: I Ship It, Star
Trek: Discovery, Penny Dreadful]: Ethan is an interesting and
dynamic actor. He’s certainly picked up his grandfather’s talent as an actor.
He has a unique way of displaying his character’s intelligence while still
having a measure of likability. Putting him in a role that allows him to be
intelligent, likable, and to dork it up a bit would really do a measure of good
in showing just how good and immersive an actor he is. He’s got the presence,
the charm, and the look to play a perfect Reed Richards.
Sue Richards/Invisible Woman
[Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 30’s]: The wife of Reed Richards, holding an M.D. and an
Astronomy Doctorate, having spent most of her time in college as a shut in
having felt pressured for dual doctorates to impress her father. She is a sweet
individual, more often than not offering a sympathetic ear to her friends’
problems. Aboard the Fantastic she acts as a mediator shoving herself in
between arguments to force everyone to take a minute to cool down. She carries
a natural maternal presence; she cares about her family and takes a maternal
role willingly to help take care of them. In this relationship Sue is more
Reed’s bedrock then he is for her, something Sue is comfortable with. After
exposure to the Negative Zone Sue’s body changes to allow her the ability to
Bend Light and manipulate air as to create Bubbles or force fields as well as
physical platforms. The true extent of her abilities is unknown, but it is
widely theorized by Reed that Sue, at her full potential, would be the most
powerful of the Fantastic Four. She is a driving force to helping the people of
the planets they visit. Due to her abilities, Sue takes on the moniker of:
Invisible Woman.
Danielle
Panabaker [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 32, Notable Works: Sky High, Justified,
The Flash]: I love Danielle as an actress. She’s got a knack for playing
wonderful and easily likable but complex characters. She’s got the charm and
the presence to present a sense of wisdom and compassion in her work that makes
her a perfect candidate for Sue. She’s used to the environment of a Superhero
world and putting her in the action gives her so much to do and lets her really
get more in tune with her characters. She’s captured hearts since Sky High and
there’d no doubt she would be a welcome force to join the Fantastic Four as the
Invisible Woman.
Johnny Storm/The Human Torch
[Height: 6’ 0”, Age: Late 20’s]: A mechanical student when he joined Reed’s
crusade across space. A true celebrity at heart, Johnny talked Reed into the
idea of documenting their journeys as they are present. Johnny is a very
childish adult; his emotional growth having stunted after the passing of his
and Sue’s mother. He is cocky, over-confident, and impulsive to the point that
sometimes he is reminded he is part of a team. Johnny is a good person and he
seeks to grow up emotionally. He understands his flaws very well, he just isn’t
sure what he needs to do to grow up. Aboard the Fantastic he works as both the
Ship’s Mechanic and engineer. Originally an Automotive engineering, so Reed
made sure to make the inner workings of the Fantastic as close to a car as
possible. After exposure to the negative Zone Johnny becomes a Pyrokinetic.
Having such control over flame, his skin can act as an accelerant and he could
be completely covered in Flames without harm coming to him. He can control the
temperature of the fire as well as use it to propel himself and fly in
oxygenated atmospheres, and shoot Fire out as a projectile, whether it be in
bursts or in streams of fire. He is the first member of the four to take a
superhero moniker: The Human Torch.
Alden
Ehrenreich [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 30, Notable Works: Hail, Caesar!,
Solo: A Star Wars Story, Brave New World]: He’s a charming and charismatic
actor. Solo wasn’t kind to him, but he captured the charm and the energy of Han
pretty well. I think if he brought that energy to Johnny he would stand out as
a pitch perfect adaptation of the comic character. He’s got that ability to
play a man-child with a sense of arrogance and creativity that would play
perfectly well for the classic Johnny Storm. I dare say he’s perfect for the
role and would bring the appropriate levity and charm as the Human Torch.
Ben Grimm/The Thing
[Height: 6’ 5”, Age: Late 30’s]: Reed’s longtime best friend. Born to the
troubles of Yancy Street in Brooklyn, NY. Ben had few allies and mostly
survived school thanks to the help of Reed Richards. When Reed made it to
college, Ben pursued his dream of joining the Airforce. During this time Ben
became an exceptional pilot. After Some Time in the Airforce he was offered by
Reed the Ability to pilot the World’s first Starship, the “FANTASTIC” something
he couldn’t turn down. Despite his gruff demeanor, and always looking angry,
Ben is a teddy bear. Many would see him as a fun uncle. Ben finds time to relax
on the Fantastic by watching old movies (he saw in his youth with his Uncle
Jack), Painting, or building model Planes. Ben’s hobbies help him keep his
sanity. After exposure to the Negative Zone Ben was injured in a resulting crash,
and over time he developed abilities (such as super strength, enhanced
durability, and sensory adaptation) his injures were fatal until they stumbled
across an Orange Kronan named Margus (brother of Korg!) who told them he could
save Ben, but at a cost. Despite the arguments against (even from Ben) Reed
agreed and was able to do a blood Transfusion, the Kronan blood healed Ben, but
the side-effect, amplified by Negative Zone Radiation, gave him the Orange Rock
like skin. Since the incident Ben has been codenamed: The Thing.
Lou
Ferrigno Jr. [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 35, Notable Works: S.W.A.T.,
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Stargirl]: I find it providence that my choice
for the Thing, is the son of the Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno. Lou Jr has
become quite the actor; He’s starting to really become a name in television and
proving that he’s a very capable and interesting actor. He’s had a guest spot on
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (but whether that matters or not, Marvel isn’t a
stranger to pulling from earlier shows to cast future films or shows.) I
actually find him to be a charming actor who has the charisma and heart to play
Ben Grimm. He’s a strong actor, down to earth personality, and a charming
personality, all the hallmarks for playing the ever lovin’ blue eyed Thing.
Herbie [Height: N/A, Age: N/A]: Herbie is the Operating Artificial Intelligent System that runs the Fantastic, and the Cameras alongside The Fours’ explorations. While initially he has no physical form outside of the Cameras, the development of a body is underway. He was told his name was some long anagram relating to robotic terminology but in truth, Reed named him after his favorite Science Fiction other (H.G. Wells). Herbie is generally helpful and can add a lot to the conversation, as he conducts the interviews with each member of the Fantastic Four. Herbie is polite but also very quippy. While Jarvis was more of a polite but clever system, Herbie is a little more flippant, akin to R2-D2 if he spoke English. Herbie is seen with affection by the team, like a best friend to the group. Arguably Reed’s most human scientific creation.
Brent
Spiner [Height: 5’ 11”, Age: 71, Notable Works: Star Trek {Franchise},
Young Justice, Star Wars: Rebels]: Brent Spiner is a treasure of
an actor. He’s got a great dramatic and comedic sense to him that makes him an
applicable to a role like Herbie. Where characters like Data and C-3PO were
very polite and well mannered, Herbie is a little more flippant and a little
more talkative and that’s something that could be a lot of fun to see Spiner play.
He’s a tremendous actor and seeing him put a little more attitude in what the
audience might initially see as a more loveable and kid friendly character like
Wall-E, would showcase Spiner’s more direct comedic senses.
Alicia Masters [Height:
5’ 5”, Age: Late 30’s]: Ben Grimm’s long-time girlfriend. She has been with him
since his time in the air force. She was blinded at a young age and found
refuge in sculpting, her art becoming a positive influence in Yancy Street. She
began dating Ben when he was on leave and saw her art. Since then she’s been in
love with Ben, only loving him more after his transformation and learning to
accept him as he is. She is a genuine source of strength for him and is the
kind of bright spot that keeps him going. Ben talks to her everyday while in
space (the miracle of Reed Richards’ self-created cellphones.) She wishes to
change Yancy Street, hoping her art influences the youth to care and protect
their neighborhood. A true humanitarian.
Jena
Malone [Height: 5’ 5”, Age: 35, Notable Works: Sucker Punch,
The Hunger Games {Franchise}, Too Old To Die Young]: Jena is one
of my favorite actresses. She’s always fun and always brings heart to her
performances. Giving her something like this might feel like underutilizing
her, but letting her develop it and make it her own would prove to show what
she could really do with such a wonderful character.
Dr. Franklin Storm
[Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 70’s]: CEO of the Future Foundation, Franklin had given
up a career in research scientist and relegated himself to teaching, after
cancer took the life of his wife, Mary. His position as a teacher allowed him
to be a father and allowed tragedy to hold him down. This changed when he met
Reed Richards, who stood out as a prized pupil. Once graduated, Reed came to
Dr. Storm with a proposal for a company dedicated to harvesting youthful
scientific minds and explore science in terrific new ways. Franklin joined
Reed, together they formed the Future Foundation, operating out of the Baxter
Building in New York city. After Reed began space exploration Franklin began
running the company, trying to do his best to keep the standards agreed upon by
him and Reed. He’s still haunted by his wife’s death, often finding solace at
the end of a bottle, but he still functions and operates properly. Receiving and
transmitting messages for and too the Fantastic.
Bruce
Boxleitner [Height: 6’ 2”, Age: 70, Notable Works: TRON, Babylon
5, Supergirl]: At this point it’s safe to say Boxleitner is a Sci-Fi
legend. Between TRON and Babylon 5, he’s given a bit to the world of Sci-Fi and
would certainly stand as a notable figure in a project like this. While he may
not be considered a Michael Douglas, he can certainly fill that role with ease
and style. There’s no doubt he could bring out the human and flawed elements of
the character and put something together that earns the respect and admiration.
He’d be perfect for the role and would stand out in the repertoire of other
Marvel Supporting Characters.
Willie Lumpkin
[Height: 5’ 8”, Age: 50’s]: A United States Postal Worker, Willie has known the
Fantastic Four since the early days at the Future Foundation, delivering their
mail and having a friendly chat. He’s a friendly fellow that everyone loves to
hear from, being one of few people whom the entire team sends a Christmas card.
He’s a got a gentle heart and is an eternal optimist, inspired to take up a Mail
Route as a child to buy some comic books, it’s a job that fit like a glove and
Willie has never had a bad day at work. A consummate professional.
Kevin
Smith [Height: 5’ 8”, Age: 49, Notable Works {As an Actor}: Daredevil,
Catch and Release, Live Free or Die Hard]: Kevin’s a massive
comic book fan and no stranger to cameo appearances. Like many comic book fans
he idolized Stan Lee, and I think it would be a fun idea to place Kevin in the
same Role Stan Lee Inhabited.
Impossible Man
[Height: 6’ 4”, Age: N/A]: Born and raised on a planet called ‘Poppup’
Impossible Man was stranded on another Planet after a scientific accident
transported him all the way across the Galaxy. As a result, he has been trying
to find his way home, and by good fortune found the Fantastic Four and joins
their crusade in hopes they’ll come across Poppup. He is an odd and very
comedic fellow, almost like a Parody of Mr. Spock, yet entirely more energetic
and wilder. He acts as a guide to various inhabited planets, as he and other
Poppupians have travelled the parts of the galaxy. He is a good person and
willingly assists the Fantastic Four, despite annoying them. He grows to be
friendly with them and once he finds his home finds it hard to leave his
newfound friends, but he becomes confident he’ll see them again.
Ben
Schwartz [Height: 6’ 0”, Age: 38, Notable Works: Parks and
Recreations, Night School, Sonic The Hedgehog]: Whether it be
Sonic or Jean Ralphio from Parks and Rec, Ben has actually stood out amazingly
well as a comedic actor. He channels an energy similar to 90’s Jim Carry but
all in his own style. His work in comedy makes him perfect for a role like Impossible
Man, as it plays to his strengths as an actor as well as provide some range for
dramatic depth. Seeing a second season where he is Traveling with the Fantastic
Four would stand out as one of the best comedic elements brought to a Marvel
series.
Shalla-Bal
[Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 30’s]: From the Planet Zenn-La, Shalla of House Bal was a
highly respected figure, her great love, Norrin Radd, was a figure of great
importance as his family had established the original colony on Zenn-La. When a
great destroyer came promising the End of Days, Norrin gave himself to the
figure to spare Zenn-La from destruction. Now Norrin is worshipped as a messianic
figure, and Shalla is lost. She meets the Fantastic Four on their arrival to
Zenn-La and becomes inspired, if the four of them can survive the perils of
Space, maybe somewhere out there is Norrin. She takes up arms and journeys into
the great unknown looking for her lost love, encountering the Fantastic Four on
various journeys across space.
Gina
Carano [Height: 5’ 8”, Age: 30’s, Notable Works: Haywire, Deadpool,
The Mandalorian]: I’ve really come to appreciate Gina’s work as an
actress. Between her work in Deadpool and the Mandalorian she really stands out
as a capable and powerful actress. Seeing her take a role like Shalla-Bal would
be role that challenges her and stands out in her range as an actress and there
is no doubt, she would handle it perfectly.
Annihilus
[Height: 5’ 11”, Age: N/A]: A science experiment born on a barren planet, from
Spore seeds. He grew up with an insatiable hunger for power and control.
Seeking the Power of the Cosmic Control Rod to bring order to the Negative
Zone. He has created thousands of minions from other life spores, raising them
to have no personality nor independence, loyal to Annihilus. His efforts have
sparked a civil war with a war lord named Blastaar. Annihilus encounters and manipulates the
Fantastic Four into helping him retrieve the Control Rod after witnessing their
fantastic abilities. Annihilus is quickly and easily angered, He suffers from
twitches and odd – bug like – movements.
Bill
Skarsgaard [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 29, Notable Works: Hemlock Grove,
IT, Castle Rock]: After his performance as IT, I’ve wanted to see
him do wonderful and more diverse villains. He’s brought such a unique energy
and eeriness to IT that seeing him direct that energy to Annihilus would be appropriately
creepy and almost like a horror movie character, making for one of the most unique,
dark, and haunting Marvel villains that we’ve ever gotten.
Blastaar
[Height: 6’ 6”, Age: N/A]: A ravenous Warlord of the Negative Zone, he’s been
traveling from Planet to Planet, subjugating them to his control, something he
refers to as ‘Mercy.’ Only Recently challenged by Annihilus, Blastaar has been
able to keep down any voices from standing up to him. He’s barbaric and
powerful – He’s tyrannical, using the power of the Cosmic Control Rod as his
own personal scepter. He moves much like a Gorilla, his strength is
unmeasurable, he is a calm and calculated individual who knows when, where, and
how to strike to get the most effective result against his enemies. He is
considered by his men as a Scholar of War.
Ryan
Hurst [Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 44, Notable Works: Sons of Anarchy,
Outsiders, The Walking Dead]: Hurst work is often underrated, he’s
a strong and very impactful actor. He gravitates to a lot of heavy hitting roles,
especially in his choice of villains and this is something that fits him
perfectly. He’s an actor you can believe as being ominous and threatening and putting
him as a warlord like Blastaar adds that Marvel Flair that makes the character
stand out and would continue to make him a house hold name.
Harvey The Elder/Mole King
[Height: 4’ 2”, Age: 60’s]: From the underground society of Moleworld. Harvey
is an elder of the society who assumed control by killing the former leader. He
built a cult following and his own militia known as the ‘Moleoids’ and his
greatest creation the ‘Mega Moleoid.’ He seeks to create a universe under the
control of the moles. With that he is very driven and very unhinged,
challenging anyone who so much as disagrees with him. He carries a staff that
controls his Moleoids, all of whom attack at his command. He is feared by some
and respected by others on the Moleworld.
Stephen
Root [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 68, Notable Works: Office Space, King
of the Hill, Barry]: I’m a huge fan of Root’s work as an actor. He’s
a great comedic actor and has done a wonderful job playing ominous, cowardice,
and unhinged. He’s got a ‘Mousey’ quality that plays to the kind of quirky mannerisms
that fit Harvey’s character. He’s a fun actor to watch and putting him in a
role like this would let him bring his best qualities to a fun and quirky
villain without feeling out of place or odd. He’s perfect for the role.
Arthur Molekevic/Mole Man
[Height: 5’ 2”, Age: 40’s]: Arthur Molekevic was a scientist originally
employed at the Future Foundation by Reed Richards and Franklin Storm. His
unkempt grooming and odd social mannerisms ostracized him from most others
working at the Future Foundation. He was handled with respect from Reed until
the discovery that Arthur was developing Zombie-like beings from fungi, which
Arthur called them ‘Ani-Men.’ This caused his immediate termination, after
which Arthur went underground to continue his experiments, stealing when and
where he needs to continue his work. He is a very nature loving individual,
using the natural fungi to create his own zombie-like horde loyal to him. Once
he felt he perfected his Ani-Men he swore to gain revenge on Franklin Storm and
Reed Richards for his termination.
Chris
Gauthier [Height: 5’ 6”, Age: 44, Notable Works: Smallville,
Watchmen, A Series of Unfortunate Events]: Gauthier is a pitch perfect
actor for the role. He’s a stronger actor than many might give him credit for
and he works extremely well for a role like this. I think Gauthier’s
performances in Smallville and A Series of Unfortunate Events set an appropriate
precedence for why he works as the Mole Man, and I think he could have some fun
and make something unique out of the role.
Reed Richards/The Maker
[Height: 6’ 1”, Age: 20’s]: A Reed Richards from an alternate Universe whose
exposure to the Negative Zone left him mad and unstable. He went on to murder
his iteration of the Fantastic Four, as well as Doctor Doom only to resurrect
them to be his private team known as the ‘Frightful Four.’ Causing each of them
to be despotic and worshipping Death. He seeks to destroy every other Reed
Richards and Doctor Doom so that he is the last genius left alive. Once then he
will be able to work in peace to solve the problems of all Existence. He has
enhanced his biology so that his entire body is a living Brain, constantly
enhancing in intelligence. He can stretch and expand his body in the same ways
as the MCU counterpart. He is possibly just as dangerous as the real Doctor
Doom.
Freddie
Highmore [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 28, Notable Works: Finding
Neverland, Bates Motel, The Good Doctor]: Freddie is a
wonderful actor and emerged as really the only choice for The Maker. He’s a
great actor and has a unique quality of being able to pull people in and draw
in sympathy. He plays a wonderful villain as seen with his performance as
Norman Bates. There’s no doubt that if he stepped into this role he would give
us a unique and haunting Marvel Villain.
Nathan Richards/Kang the Conqueror
[Height: 6’ 3”, Age: N/A]: A Traveler from the Distant Future, known to have
mysterious ties to Reed Richards, Kang is a conqueror who seeks to control
space and time. He seeks to implement his genius across all facets of time,
creating a forced utopia. He looks at time through an artistic lens and uses
manipulation of space and time almost like a superpower making him an
unpredictable and dangerous to combat. He speaks with a regal inflection, head
high nose up at everyone. He sees himself as better and has augmented his body
to have the various abilities of the Fantastic Four, All of it, stemming from
his relation to Reed Richards and his effect on the future.
Rami
Malek [Height: 5’ 9”, Age: 39, Notable Works: Mr. Robot, Bohemian
Rhapsody, No Time To Die]: Malek has proven he’s one of the most
capable and interesting actors of the last generation. His work is wonderful
and he transformative in his work. His role in No Time to Die looks
appropriately ominous and frightening, putting him in a role like this is
something that Malek could really build upon and create something pretty
revolutionary with a Marvel villain, finally being able to bring a sense of
menace that doesn’t necessarily need sympathy to stand out.
Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom
[Height: 6’ 2” (Normal), 6’ 7” (Armored), Age: 30’s]: The world’s smartest, and
most dangerous man. Born in the eastern European country of Latveria, Doom was
born to impoverished parents who were murdered during an early revolution.
Doom, however saw himself as destined to lead the revolution to success and
journeyed the world, returning to Latveria a grown man with impeccable
technology (technology that makes Iron Man look like a Relic of the Dark Ages
and Wakandan inventions like cheap knock offs from a second rate inventor). He
sees himself as the perfect creation, the smartest and most powerful being of
all time. He believes he is the destined savior of mankind and works actively
to achieve that goal by ruling Earth, seeking to protect it from threats like
Thanos posed.
Gaspard Ulliel [Height: 5’ 10”, Age: 35, Notable Works: Hannibal Rising, Twice Upon A Time, Sibyl]: Gaspard is one of the best actors I’ve seen. He’s given such complex and strong roles and brings heart to his work. He brings such a wonderful menace to his villainous roles. His work is subtle and unnerving, he has such a talent for the nuance and mannerisms of his characters that it immediately enables him to stand out in his performances. He has become a big name in French Cinema, but his early work as Hannibal Lecter continues to stand out to me. He’s got the presence and menace, he’s talented and interesting, he’s an actor who stands out in his performances. He’s a wonderful actor who would be iconic to the role, the way he could inhabit Doctor Doom could be just as definitive as Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, or Tom Hiddleston as Loki. Gaspard is perfect for Doctor Doom.
Norrin Radd/Silver Surfer
[Height: 6’ 4”, Age: 40’s]: Born on Zenn-La, Norrin was a devote political member
of the Zenn-La hierarchy, keeping corruption from filling the council. When
Galactus arrived to Devour Zenn-La, Norrin prayed to the Massive being,
offering himself as a Slave to search for other worlds Galactus can devour so to
save Zenn-La. This transformed him into the Silver Surfer, powered from
Galactus’ heart of the Power Cosmic.
Orlando
Bloom [Height: 5’ 11”, Age: 43, Notable Works: Pirates of the Caribbean
{Franchise}, Lord of the Rings {Franchise}, Carnival Row]: I
genially enjoy Orlando in a lot of different roles. His work as Legolas is
dynamic and interesting but also one note. I think he needs to be throwing into
a deeper conflict for a character. He's a smart actor and He has the right
voice I picture with the Silver Surfer. He’s got a very humble voice and I want
that, but I want him to put some conflict in that voice. I’ve been a staunch
supporter for Orlando to play Silver Surfer for some time. Orlando is a wonderful
and unique actor. He’s given wonderful performances that have grabbed at
different elements I think work for the Surfer.
Galactus The Devourer of Worlds
[Height: 1.25 Miles, Age: N/A]: A member of ancient race of Taa-an, Celestials
who melded in perfect unison with machines – As the race faced extinction Galan
finally melded with his planet of Taa transforming him into the living Planet that
needs to feed on other planets to survive, taking the name Galactus. Powered by
a heart made of the Power Cosmic – Galactus can alter his from into that of a massive
Galan (A Massive Human-like Organic Machine). With his heart powered by the
Power Cosmic it allows him to imbue others with that power, to serve him.
Christopher
Judge [Height: 6’ 3”, Age: 55, Notable Works: Stargate, God
of War, Bad Company]: Galactus is a titanic character, and anyone
who plays that needs a voice that brings an instant sense of command. The
Character would likely be CGI, but it would have a physical form and you’d want
an actor comfortable getting into that suit to become the character. Christopher
Judge is an actor that has a remarkable command of his voice, and as an actor has
done a remarkable job in making his characters encompass a massive presence. He’s
an actor who would be instrumental in giving Galactus appropriate presence and
menace.
This is my pitch for Marvel’s FANTASTIC FOUR.
A Disney + Series unlike any show on television. As the world experiences the
every day lives of these Four explorers, we learn just how much richer the
Marvel Cinematic Universe is. Go along with the Fantastic Four as they explore Planet-to-Planet,
experience dangerous new worlds, exciting new adventures, and meet more
wonderful characters.
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