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The MCU reboot ofFantastic Fourrecently dropped its first trailer, giving fans a good look at the new take on Marvel’s first family. The film will see actress Vanessa Kirby stepping into the role of Sue Storm / Invisible Woman following Jessica Alba and Kate Mara’s turns in the previous installments focusing on the titular team.
While fans get excited about Kirby’s take on the popular character, they must remember the mistreatment Alba faced during the production ofFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. In an interview, Alba recalled her experience working on the film and fans will be hoping the same disgusting treatment does not repeat with Kirby inTheFantastic Four: First Steps.
Fantastic Fourfans recall the franchise’s mistreatment of Jessica Alba
ActressJessica Albaplayedthe role of Sue Storm / Invisible Womanin 2005’sFantastic Four,directed by Tim Story. The film starred Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards with the duo reprising their roles for the 2007 sequelFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
OnReddit, fans recalled Gruffudd and Alba’s take on the popular Marvel Comics characters. However, the fans also remembered the poor treatment Alba received while filming the second installment, which shows Sue stripping down naked during the bridge sequence.
One user made the above comment, reminding fans that the character was grossly mistreated with Alba being needlessly objectified in several scenes, including having to strip down her clothes for one scene that has no impact on the narrative.
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The same concerns could extend toVanessa Kirby‘s newer take on Sue Storm whenTheFantastic Four: First Stepsflies into theaters next summer. As a result, the MCU must not waste a character like Sue for needless gratification moments and instead give her more defined character traits. Ifthe film’s first trailer is any indication, director Matt Shakman seems to be treading carefully with the character acting as a voice of reason in the early glimpses.
Jessica Alba explained she wanted to quit acting afterFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Alba certainly did not have a pleasant experience during the filming ofFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, recalling director Tim Story’s notes to her during one emotional scene. The actress stated that she was asked to look pretty while crying during a scene.
And then it all got me thinking: Am I not good enough? Are my instincts and my emotions not good enough?
Alba made the above statement (viaVulture), explaining that the moment filled her with self-doubt and led to her questioning her acting skills. The actress added that she lost faith in the business and wanted nothing to do with the industry after the instance.
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While Alba has appeared in several projects since the 2007 film, the actress has largely remained away from blockbuster franchises. Nonetheless, Alba had encouraging words of advice for her successor Vanessa Kirby (viaComicBook.com) telling the actress to have fun with the role while also having fond memories of her interactions with Marvel fans.
The Fantastic Four: First Stepsis scheduled to be released on August 05, 2025.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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