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Marvel Studios Confirms 1 Sad Fantastic Four Rumor Is Untrue

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One buzz surrounding “Fantastic Four: First Footsteps” left fans feeling disheartened, but fortunately, Marvel Studios debunked this speculation, assuring us that it’s merely a rumor. Marvel Studios has kept the specifics about “The Fantastic Four: First Footsteps” tightly hidden. For instance, they haven’t confirmed who actors like Paul Walter Hauser and John Malkovich will portray in the film, although Hauser’s character was seemingly unveiled in a tie-in comic. The mystery surrounding these details has fueled numerous rumors, one of which was recently debunked.

A recent buzz implied that Natasha Lyonne’s character might have been eliminated from “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” but Marvel Studios clarified that she will indeed appear in the forthcoming MCU production. The chatter started after some previews, supposedly without Lyonne, were presented to select viewers. Moreover, the rumors gained traction when Lyonne was absent from any promotional content for the film, and since Marvel Studios hadn’t publicly disclosed her character yet.

Contrary to speculation, it appears that Lyonne will indeed feature in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”. This is according to a recent press release which provided some plot details for the upcoming MCU production and also disclosed the cast members who will portray the family of Marvel’s first superheroes.

Amidst a lively, futuristic 1960s setting, Marvel Studios presents “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” where we meet the original Marvel superhero family: Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn). They confront their toughest challenge yet.

The press release additionally hinted at characters like Galactus and the Silver Surfer, suggesting a deeply personal battle for our heroic figures in the upcoming movie.

These characters find themselves in a challenging situation where they need to strike a balance between their heroic duties and the love for their family. They are tasked with protecting Earth from a monstrous space deity named Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic ally, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). The situation becomes even more dire when they discover that Galactus intends to consume the entire planet and everyone on it. To make matters worse, the threat becomes deeply personal.

Nevertheless, the press statement explicitly mentioned Natasha Lyonne as part of the supporting cast for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This suggests that her role in the movie has not been eliminated but rather confirmed, putting to rest any speculation about her being omitted from the film’s final edition.

This action-adventure movie features Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Sarah Niles, and Mark Gatiss. It is directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Kevin Feige. Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, Tim Lewis, and Robert Kulzer serve as executive producers. Marvel Studios’ ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ hits theaters on July 25.

It remains undisclosed by Marvel Studios who Lyonne will portray, yet enthusiasts are thrilled at the prospect of her joining the movie, eagerly anticipating her contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Who Will Natasha Lyonne Play in The Fantastic Four?

It hasn’t been verified yet if Lyonne will play a specific Marvel character, but there’s one who shares connections with a member of the Fantastic Four that appears to be an ideal match for her role.

Earlier speculations hinted that she might voice HERBIE, but Marvel Studios has disclosed that Matthew Wood, a significant voice actor and Lucasfilm sound editor known for his work in films like “Revenge of the Sith” and animated projects such as “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, where he lent his voice to characters like General Greivous, will be playing HERBIE instead.

Among fans, Alicia Masters is frequently suggested as the ideal choice for playing Lyonne. Alicia is a character from the Fantastic Four comics who first appeared in issue 8 of The Fantastic Four way back in 1962. In the original stories, she develops a strong connection with Ben Grimm and eventually marries him.

It appears that Lyonne and Alicia are an ideal match for each other, and it’s worth mentioning that she is 46 years of age. Similarly, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who will portray Ben Grimm, is 48 years old. Given their close age difference of just two years, their characters might convincingly be in a romantic relationship on screen.

It’s worth noting that there’s a possibility that Eleanor Matsuura (Lyonne), who voices a superhero named Byrdie in Disney+’s What If…?, might take on a role she’s played previously within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though Byrdie isn’t directly linked to the Fantastic Four, it’s plausible that Marvel Studios could consider bringing this animated character into live-action.

In this scenario, Lyonne seems an ideal choice for the role because she has previously acted as the character in another Marvel Studios production.

Byrdie is an original character created by Marvel Studios, as opposed to being based on a comic book character. If Marvel plans to incorporate her into their universe long-term, it’s possible that Lyonne will portray her in the upcoming film, “The Fantastic Four.

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2025-07-20 01:04

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