Fans Are Buzzing About John Malkovich’s Rumored Villain Role in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’: “That’s actually an amazing casting”

The upcoming Fantastic Four film is one of Marvel’s most eagerly anticipated projects as the studio aims to finally get the franchise right. Previous attempts have fallen short, but with Kevin Feige at the helm, Marvel is pulling out all the stops.

The main cast will feature major stars like Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, and fans can also look forward to appearances by the Silver Surfer and Galactus. Additionally, there are rumors of a post-credits cameo by Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom, signaling Marvel’s commitment to delivering a high-impact film.

One of the most exciting aspects is the involvement of legendary actor John Malkovich. While his specific role remains under wraps, fans are already speculating that he could be cast as a major villain, and many are convinced that this would be the perfect fit for the actor.

As mentioned, there are still several key casting mysteries surrounding The Fantastic Four. While we don’t have any insider information to share just yet, it’s clear that fans have strong opinions about John Malkovich’s role and are eagerly anticipating his involvement.

Puppet Master most likely, as Natasha Lyonne and him were announced about the same time, as the father daughter combo reveal with him as Puppet Master and Natasha as Alicia Masters sounds promising. But with a movie supposedly featuring both Doom and Galactus, a minuscule villain like Mole Man or Puppet Master seems like wasted screentime. So I could also see him being Franklin Storm.

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If he’s not puppet master, it’s a massive waste of casting. They have the opportunity to do the funniest thing right now.

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Thats actually an amazing casting hope so !

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Yes, we get it—the bald head definitely adds to the speculation! But honestly, it’s a solid choice. Phillip Masters, aka Puppet Master, is a lesser-known Marvel villain but a significant adversary for the Fantastic Four. While he may have some psionic abilities, his primary power involves creating lifelike clay figures of people and manipulating them like puppets. Though his plans for world domination failed, he harbors a particular grudge against The Thing, partly due to his stepdaughter’s romantic interest in him.

Although we don’t have confirmation that Malkovich will play Puppet Master, it would be a great fit for him. The concern is that, if true, Puppet Master would likely be a secondary antagonist, with Galactus expected to take the main villain role. Alternatively, Malkovich could be cast as a different character. Stay tuned for updates and keep following us for the latest news!

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