Fantastic Four: First Steps' Director Explains Why John Malkovich's Character Was Cut, And Why It Was Especially Difficult On A Personal Level

John Malkovich in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

The latest of upcoming Marvel movies is just a week away, and that means we’ll finally get to see the sprawling cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps… minus one. Despite there being a tease for John Malkovich’s role in the MCU movie in the first teaser trailer for the blockbuster, the movie’s director has revealed the Oscar winner has been cut from Fantastic Four. And, as you might imagine, the decision wasn’t made without some anguish from the filmmaker.

John Malkovich Has Been Cut From Fantastic Four: First Steps