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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 Cut from “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” Director Explains the 'Heartbreaking' Decision
Speaking with Variety about Malkovich's scenes being cut from the film, director Matt Shakman noted that the two-time Academy Award nominee “was brilliant in it and gave it his all" as baddie Ivan ...
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 ...
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.
This Fantastic Four Deleted Scene Should be a One-Shot Short Film
Fantastic Four First Steps cut John Malkovich's Red Ghost but Marvel Studios should use that footage as a one-shot.
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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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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 ...
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Fresh Off John Malkovich Casting, The Fantastic Four Has Found Its ...
It’s a bigger day for new things to learn about The Fantastic Four than expected. Only a few hours ago, word came in that John Malkovich has been cast in a mystery role for the upcoming Marvel ...
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 ...