The ‘Fantastic Four’ will kick-off the Phase 6 of MCU. It will be the reboot of previous iterations of Marvel‘s First Family. The main villain of the movie has not been revealed yet. However, according to some insiders, a classic F4 villain will be making an appearance in the movie.
A reliable insider, Jeff Sneider, revealed that Fantastic Four will be fighting Mole Man in the movie. This came after Marvel brought ‘Cobra Kai’ star Paul Hauser to play a disclosed role. Some reports are claiming that Hauser will play the role of Mole Man. So who exactly is Mole Man?
All About Mole Man
Harvey Rupert Elder, better known as Mole Man is one of the main antagonists of Fantastic Four. He had a tough childhood due to his appearance and was ridiculed by his peers.
Elder later goes on to become a scientist and heard hears about the rumor of a place in the center of the Earth, Hollow Earth. He tried to join the Explorer’s Club. However, his disabilities made them reject him.
He started his mission along and later discovered a hidden world, inhabited by creatures called Moloids. Surprisingly, Elder finds out Moloids listens to his command and later becomes their ruler.
A person who has been ridiculed and made fun of for his looks, combined with an army of creatures who listen to him, paves the way for a villain who wants to take revenge.
He became the first villain of Fantastic Four and appeared in the 1961 comic book ‘Fantastic Four #1’. He has the power to manipulate earthquakes. Not only that, he is skilled in martial arts and well-versed in the field of technology.
Fans saw the live-action Mole Man for the first time in 2015’s ‘Fantastic Four’. Tim Blake Nelson played the role of Mole Man in the worst Fantastic Four movie.
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Is Mole Man Perfect First Villain For MCU’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Movie?
Fans have seen the Fantastic Four fighting Dr Doom, Silver Surfer and the weirdest representation of Galactus. Even though Mole Man was present in the 2015 movie, his character was not explored much.
Since it is the first Fantastic Four movie, Marvel surely does not want to pair the faction against a big bad such as Dr Doom, Molecule Man or Devourer of Worlds, Galactus as they can play a bigger role in future projects.
Thus, Mole Man can be a great initial villain for them and they can tease other major names in the ending or the post-credit scene. The movie is set to release in 2025 starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Marvel’s first family.
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