One of the great surprises of the Kinematographic Universe Marvel was an unexpected exit John Watts As a director Fantastic 4: First stepsField director responsible for the successful trilogy Spider-Man In the title role, Tom Holland, he left the project in 2022, forced the Marvel studio to replace it with Matt Shakman (Vandavia)
Until currently did not provide the depths of why he moved away from Fantastic 4: First stepsThe field was assumed that this was due to the wear of the project, as demanding as Spider-Man: No Road at home (2021). However, now he decided to speak and tell the reasons that led to this radical decision.
During his participation in the Mediterranean Film Festival, John Watts described in detail the reasons that led to his removal from Fantastic 4: First stepsThe field director admitted that the fatigue of the third film Spider-Man He played a decisive role, but also influenced wear for protocols against the Covid-19.
“The emotional stress of the need to observe all these broadcasting protocols trying to try coronavirus. It was very difficult to achieve effects in the traditional way, ”Watts explained.
Actually, Spider-Man: No Road at home These were news, because a few days after the premiere, its visual effects have not yet been completed. Fortunately, from the director and Marvel Studios, commercial and critical indicators were impressive and helped to soften stress production effects. But the lack of energy was again present when John Watts had to focus on Fantastic 4Field
John Watts explains why he quit Fantastic 4: First steps
Focusing on the project, which will later become Fantastic 4: First stepsIN John Watts realized that I could not face itThe field “I have gasoline. With a covid layer about the need to make a giant film, I realized that I did not need to make it magnificent. I was without energy, so I needed some time to recover. Everyone in Marver understood perfectly.
In addition, the director said that when you know that you are not at the level of what is needed for the project, it is best to step aside. This allowed Marvel Studios to quickly go in search of a replacement for Fantastic 4And found it in Matt ShakmanThe field is still the director Vandavia He made almost his whole career on TV, Kevin Faig decided to give him a chance on the big screen.
Fantastic 4: First steps This will be the second feature film in Shakman’s career after Cut the bank (2014). The film will be included in the first Marvel family in UCM, with the cast, led by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bahrah and Joseph Quinn. Will be released in cinemas around the world July 25Field
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