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Release the Shakman Cut? Fantastic Four director shoots down hopes of a director's cut because of the amount of "unfinished" VFX in deleted scenes

Despite the slight butchering in the editing room, it hasn't deterred fans or critics. It's currently sitting at an 87% ...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director's Cut 'Not Possible', Matt Shakman Says, So Don't Expect to See John Malkovich's Red Ghost Any Time Soon

In response, fans have begun calling for The Fantastic Four to get a Snyder Cut-style "Shakman Cut", with John Malkovich's Red Ghost character back in the film. (One brief mention of Red Ghost still ...

Fantastic Four director explains why one villain was cut, despite the actor's "incredible performance": "It was just so much material"

On the sequence itself, the director added, "We had Red Ghost trying to steal a rocket ship with his apes, and Reed trying to ...

‘Fantastic Four’ Director Explains Why John Malkovich Was Cut From Film

Matt Shakman revealed the “heartbreaking” reason behind cutting one of his “very favorite humans” from the movie.

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 ...
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Fantastic Four: First Steps Originally Had Red Ghost Battle Scene, Reveals Director Matt Shakman

John Malkovich played the villain in a scrapped opening sequence featuring a rocket heist and super-powered apes.
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‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Matt Shakman Explains Why John Malkovich’s Red Ghost Was Cut From The Film

In an unexpected and bittersweet twist, acclaimed actor John Malkovich‘s Red Ghost has officially been cut from ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’, Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated cinematic ...

John Malkovich’s Red Ghost Won’t Appear in The Fantastic Four First Steps, Confirms Shakman

In a recent update, John Malkovich's character, The Red Ghost, has been removed from Fantastic Four First Step. Here's ...

John Malkovich Won’t Appear in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

We’re sure to see a lot of awesome stuff when The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters later this month, but one thing ...

Marvel Cut John Malkovich From Fantastic Four: First Steps

Legendary actor John Malkovich was confirmed to star in Fantastic Four: First Steps months ago and even appeared in the ...

John Malkovich supervillain role cut from new ‘Fantastic Four’ movie

John Malkovich has been cut entirely from the new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' movie, a decision director Matt Shakman ...
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John Malkovich Completely Snipped Out of THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS

John Malkovich Cut From Superhero Movie. John Malkovich's role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps isn't in the final cut of ...