Paul Walter Hauser Talks Fantastic Four, Marvel’s ‘Cool Rebuilding Phase’

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Paul Walter Hauser Talks Fantastic Four, Marvel’s ‘Cool Rebuilding Phase’

Paul Walter Hauser is opening up about The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps releases in United States theaters this coming July. Directed by Matt Shakman, the MCU movie stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing.

Hauser also plays a role in the film, though it’s currently unclear which character he will be playing. The cast further includes Ralph Ineson as Galactus, Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles.

What did Paul Walter Hauser say about The Fantastic Four: First Steps?

Appearing on SiriusXM’s Sam Roberts Show, Hauser opened up about what fans can expect from Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four movie.

Hauser said, “Anybody will do a Marvel thing now. Like Denzel [Washington] might be in Black Panther 3. There’s been rumors about that, him and Coogler wanting to do that. And, and it’s like, well, if they can get Denzel, they don’t need you. You got invited to the party, show up, be professional, try to kill it. I think they’re in a cool rebuilding phase. I don’t think I’m speaking outta school.

“And I think, from what I’ve seen, and obviously I can’t say much about it, but I will say the short time I was on set, dude, they’re making a cool movie, man. This is a smart, chic Marvel movie that really focuses on family as part of the theme. And you really kind of fall in love with those characters, I think. And that’s what’s missing is sometimes if you don’t fall in love with these characters, and you keep putting them in peril, we don’t really care. You know, you gotta make us care first. And I think Marvel’s hopefully getting back to some of that, maybe.”

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released in United States theaters on July 25, 2025.