The Fantastic Four: First Steps Producer Teases Surprising Leader of the Team

The Fantastic Four: First Steps producer Grant Curtis recently teased a major shift in team dynamics for the upcoming MCU film. In a set interview, he suggested that Sue Storm may take on a leadership role, highlighting her importance to both the story and the family at its core. His comments come as anticipation builds for the movie’s July 2025 release.

Grant Curtis indicates Sue Storm would be team leader in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

During Collider‘s set visit, Grant Curtis stated, “If you do go back through the comics, you realize that Sue Storm is arguably the leader of the Fantastic Four, because without Sue Storm, everything falls apart.” He added that the production aimed to center the story on her character, emphasizing, “Let’s tell the best story possible.”

Actress Vanessa Kirby, who plays Sue Storm, discussed the challenge of modernizing the character without falling into stereotypes. Kirby said, “It’s the reality of embracing being pregnant and then carrying a baby throughout without falling into tropes or the archetypes we see in film around it.” She also spoke about her on-screen dynamic with Pedro Pascal, noting, “I’ve never had a male actor as a counterpart who’s been so utterly equal and supportive of the relationship.”

Pascal, who plays Reed Richards, echoed her sentiments. “I love being led in a way,” he said. “To have the opportunity to stand by one, to learn from one — just a partner, it’s partnership.”

The film’s narrative appears to revolve around Sue, including her pregnancy with Franklin Richards. Director Matt Shakman emphasized that the movie explores the balance between superhero duties and family life, particularly parenting. He asked, “Can you be a parent? Should you be a parent? What does it mean when you are a parent to balance all of those things?”

The family dynamic is central to the movie. Joseph Quinn, who plays Johnny Storm, stated, “That’s kind of the brief for all of us as actors – to establish this kind of familial dynamic that is complicated and caring and consistent.” Curtis added, “It’s all about family,” reinforcing the theme at the heart of the film.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is scheduled to come out on July 25, 2025.

Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.

Source: Comingsoon.net