The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer shed new light on John Malkovich’s MCU character.

MCU fans just got a first glimpse of John Malkovich’s mysterious character inThe Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Among them is well-known actor John Malkovich, whose undisclosed character was featured in the first trailer forFirst Steps.

John Malkovich, The Thing in his Fantastic Four suit

Who Is John Malkovich Playing in The Fantastic Four?

As for John Malkovich, the Academy Award-nominated actor is best known for his roles inDangerous LiaisonsandBeing John Malkovich.

Still,The Fantastic Fouris far from Malkovich’s brush with comic book cinema.

John Malkovich in Fantastic Four: First Steps

Years ago, he was expected to play the Vulture inTobey Maguire’sSpider-Man 4before the film was abandoned.

How Many Villains Are in The Fantastic Four?

Will they become theFantastic Four’s villains of the week or serve a greater purpose?

Ivan Kragoff from Marvel Comics

The Fantastic Four: First Stepsarrives in theaters on July 25.

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