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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 ...
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 ...
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Cuts John Malkovich From Movie
First Steps has been one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The cast has been making the media rounds, and the film is ...
John Malkovich Was Cut From The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Here’s What He Said About Acting in His First Marvel Film
We won’t be seeing Malkovich as the Red Ghost in this summer’s blockbuster, but he did previously speak to GQ about making the movie.
John Malkovich’s Red Ghost Won’t Appear in The Fantastic Four First Steps, Confirms Shakman
In a recent update, John Malkovich's character, The Red Ghost, has been removed from Fantastic Four First Step. Here's ...
“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 ...
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‘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.
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John Malkovich's Red Ghost scenes cut from The Fantastic Four: First Steps
John Malkovich's scenes as antagonist Ivan Kragoff/Red Ghost have been cut from the Marvel movie The Fantastic Four: First ...
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John Malkovich's Red Ghost scenes scrapped from The Fantastic Four: First Steps
John Malkovich's scenes as antagonist Ivan Kragoff/Red Ghost have been cut from the Marvel movie The Fantastic Four: First ...
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Cuts Iconic 71-Year-Old Actor From Finished Film
Despite being playing a prominent villain from Marvel's comics, the 71-year-old Oscar nominee was left on the cutting room ...
John Malkovich’s Red Ghost Cut From ‘Fantastic Four’; Director Says ‘It Was Heartbreaking Not to Include Him’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor John Malkovich will no longer appear in Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” as the Red Ghost, director Matt Shakman confirmed to Variety.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Will No Longer Feature John Malkovich as Red Ghost, Director Says
The Fantastic Four: First Steps will finally introduce a handful of big names to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but director Matt Shakman says John Malkovich’s Red Ghost won’t be one of them.