The much anticipated Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four movie titled ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ is currently in production. Vanessa Kirby has taken on the iconic role of Susan Storm aka The Invisible Woman in this reboot of Marvel’s First Family. In a recent interview, Kirby opened up about working with her Fantastic Four co-stars and director on the highly anticipated film.
Ever since Marvel Studios acquired the film rights to the Fantastic Four, fans have eagerly awaited the introduction of Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now with First Steps in production, hints about the film and its talented cast are starting to emerge. Vanessa Kirby had nothing but praise for her co-stars and director when speaking about her experience making the film so far.
Vanessa Kirby Has High Praises For Her Co-Stars
In the interview, Kirby spoke very fondly about her co-star Pedro Pascal who is playing Reed Richards. She said, “Pedro is heavenly“. Kirby went on to say “We love each other so much. I’ve been away from them for two days and I miss them. We’re having such a great time together“.
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This speaks volumes about the chemistry between Kirby, Pascal, and their Fantastic Four co-stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm and John Krasinski as Johnny Storm. The positivity Kirby expressed suggests their on-screen family dynamic will be very well realized.
Kirby Praises ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Matt Shakman
In the interview, Vanessa Kirby also had high praise for Director Matt Shakman. When asked about her experience making the movie so far, she responded “I’m really hopeful for the movie and Matt Shakman is amazing“. This positive review bodes well for Shakman’s vision of Fantastic Four being in good hands. His work on ‘WandaVision‘ also makes him an ideal choice for bringing Marvel’s First Family to the MCU.
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Between this interview and the recent set video showing Kirby with a baby, excitement is mounting for ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps‘. Vanessa Kirby’s comments indicate the talented cast is gelling very well together under Shakman’s direction. Fans can’t wait to see this new interpretation of Marvel’s premiere superhero team take flight on the big screen.
