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‘It’s Heartbreaking’: Fantastic Four Director Explains Why John Malkovich’s Scenes Were Cut, But What About A Director’s Cut?
John Malkovich’s scenes were reportedly in the movie early on, as they helped cover the first family’s superhero beginnings.
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 ...
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Director Reveals Red Ghost Deleted Scene (And Why We'll Never Get To See it)
First Steps director Matt Shakman has revealed what the cut sequence featuring John Malkovich's Red Ghost entailed, and ...
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Fantastic Four Director on Why John Malkovich’s Villain Was Cut & if He’ll Return
First Steps director Matt Shakman recently explained why John Malkovich ‘s Ivan Kragoff / Red Ghost and a few other ...
The Real Reason John Malkovich Was Cut From The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Although he appears in the first trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," acclaimed actor John Malkovich is not in the ...
Fantastic Four: First Steps Will No Longer Feature John Malkovich as Red Ghost, Director Says
First Steps will finally introduce a handful of big names to the MCU, but director Matt Shakman says John Malkovich’s Red Ghost won’t be one of them.
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John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four' - Newsweek
John Malkovich Cut From 'The Fantastic Four' Published Jul 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM EDT Updated Jul 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM EDT By Michileen Martin ...
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John Malkovich Won't Appear in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'
Movies John Malkovich Won’t Appear in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ The iconic actor played Red Ghost in the Marvel film but was cut out of the final edit.
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'The Fantastic Four' Brings John Malkovich Into the MCU
John Malkovich joins Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four in an undisclosed role. The film will directed by Matt Shakman with a cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon ...
Fantastic Four Director on if John Malkovich’s Cut Villain Will Return
First Steps director Matt Shakman recently explained why John Malkovich‘s Ivan Kragoff / Red Ghost and a few other supervillains were left out of the theatrical cut of the film and whether those ...
Marvel Cut John Malkovich From Fantastic Four: First Steps
Legendary actor John Malkovich was confirmed to star in Fantastic Four: First Steps months ago and even appeared in the film’s first trailer back in February. Now, it sounds like that is the only time ...
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John Malkovich on 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' and 'Opus'
John Malkovich says he didn’t know much about The Fantastic Four before signing on for a role in the upcoming reboot of the Marvel franchise. “I’m sure I read it when I was a kid because I ...