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‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Matt Shakman Talks ‘Interstellar’ Influence and the Last-Minute Silver Surfer Addition
As the filmmaker’s three-year journey wound down on the project, he realized a key moment was missing, and managed to shoot ...
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% ...
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director's Cut 'Not Possible', Matt Shakman Says, So Don't Expect to See John Malkovich's Red Ghost Any Time Soon
In response, fans have begun calling for The Fantastic Four to get a Snyder Cut-style "Shakman Cut", with John Malkovich's ...
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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.
‘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.
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 ...
John Malkovich Won’t Appear in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
We’re sure to see a lot of awesome stuff when The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters later this month, but one thing ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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, ...
John Malkovich supervillain role cut from new ‘Fantastic Four’ movie
John Malkovich has been cut entirely from the new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' movie, a decision director Matt Shakman ...
John Malkovich’s Red Ghost Cut From ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
Months of speculation over John Malkovich’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” character were done in vain. Malkovich has been ...