He reload from fantastic Four and his entrance to Marvel Cinematic Universe in trouble. Another of the dozens that are piling up in the study, between the exit of Victoria Alonso, poor results at the box office and criticism Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania or the problems of Jonathan Majors.

According to a report published Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios hired Josh Friedmann rewrite the script of the film, which will be directed by Matt Shakman (Scarlet Witch and Vision/WandaVision).

Apparently, the studio was unhappy with the work Jeff Kaplan And Jan Springerwho are known for their comedy scripts. Friedman’s arrival could mean a much more serious tone for fantastic Four. He is known for his work as a writer in Avatar 2: Water Sense, Terminator: Dark Fateand is a co-author Foundation (AppleTV+). Also in War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg.

Change of screenwriter fantastic Four it may be the product of creative differences. But also about the profound changes that must come at Marvel Studios to even out the tide of a franchise that doesn’t seem to be recovering after Avengers: Endgame and all the problems that have erupted in Hollywood since the coronavirus.

What Josh Friedman’s arrival means for Fantastic 4 and Marvel Studios

Josh Friedman arrives to rewrite the script fantastic Four It’s an unmistakable sign of the storm Marvel Studios is going through. With a lot of production – both series and films – with poor reviews, low audiences, harsh criticism and lack of interest from the audience, the most successful movie franchise in history is in danger of extinction.

fantastic Four One of the most recognizable superhero groups in history. Therefore, the film through which they introduce the characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is of paramount importance and is key at the level of storytelling. In addition, this is the production from which they begin their sixth phase.

After the disappointment that meant the start of the fifth phase of UCM with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum ManiaIt looks like Marvel Studios is actively trying to avoid another setback.

History also does not play in favor of research. Both attempts to bring the Fantastic Four to cinema have been disappointing. The first origin film released in 2005 directed by Tim Story and its sequel. Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer.

Although a third and fourth installments were originally planned, Fox decided to cancel them and reboot the franchise. premiered in 2015 fantastic Four director Josh Trankan absolute disaster for critics with a complete disaster at the box office.

After the purchase of Fox by Disney, fantastic Four can be integrated into the Disney Cinematic Universe. The film was originally supposed to be directed by Jon Watts (director of the latest Spider-Man trilogy), but he left the project in 2022.

With a change of director and a change of screenwriter for this third iteration in theater fantastic Four, looks like the sub-franchise is radioactive. It will be a titanic work to succeed in cinema. The premiere is scheduled for February 14, 2025.

Source: Hiper Textual

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