Fantastic Four, John Malkovich and Marvel

John Malkovich said he refused to appear in Marvel movies for years before 'Fantastic Four' because the studio 'didn't want to pay me'
John Malkovich said he rejected multiple Marvel movie roles before starring in "The Fantastic Four."Malkovich told GQ he turned them down because he didn't like the pay deals he was offered.He's not the first actor to address being motivated by the paycheck when joining the Marvel franchise.
John Malkovich Says He Turned Down Marvel Movies Before ‘Fantastic Four' Due to Low Pay
John Malkovich wants to be paid for what he brings to the table. The Oscar-nominated actor, who has a mystery role in the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps, revealed during a recent interview with GQ that he passed on previous Marvel films over pay disagreements.
John Malkovich Explains Why He Didn't Agree To Any Marvel Movie Before Fantastic Four, And The Perfect Quote From The Actor's Resume Comes To Mind
Robert Pattinson told Associated Press journalist Sian Watson on the “Mickey 17” red carpet that it’s “quite strange” to have a fanbase that is now dominated by men, which is likely due to his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Matt Reeves’ beloved 2022 comic book tentpole “The Batman.” A sequel is set to go into …
John Malkovich Says He Turned Down Marvel for Years Due to ‘Grueling’ Productions for Minimal Pay
Malkovich told GQ that he turned down working in the Disney franchise for years prior to making his Marvel debut with “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” The undisclosed role reunites him with director Matt Shaman, whom directed Malkovich in 2014 film “Cut Bank.”
John Malkovich reveals he previously rejected Marvel movies due to pay
John Malkovich reveals he rejected Marvel movies due to low pay offered in the studio's deals. However, he has finally agreed to star in 'The Fantastic Four.'
John Malkovich cast in Marvel’s FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS
John Malkovich has been cast for an as-of-yet secret role in Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps. The Oscar-nominated actor recently told GQ that he had passed on several Marvel movies due to what he called “low pay”.
John Malkovich reveals he turned down Marvel films before 'Fantastic Four' due to payment issues
Veteran actor John Malkovich revealed that he turned down previous Marvel films due to pay disagreements but agreed to join 'The Fantastic Four: First
John Malkovich Explains Why He Turned Down Marvel Roles for Years and Why He Finally Said Yes To THE FANTASTIC FOUR
John Malkovich is finally stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with The Fantastic Four: First Steps , but it turns out this isn’t the first time Marvel has come knocking on his door. In a recent interview with GQ ,
John Malkovich Turned Down Marvel Until They Got His Money Right
Marvel produces big-budget four-quadrant films that offer little in the sense of anything challenging or culturally relevant ( with occasional exceptions ). The movies have begun to look flat and contain dialogue that feels algorithmically generated as their production took on methods more akin to an assembly line.
John Malkovich explains why he signed 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' after avoiding Marvel movies
Veteran actor John Malkovich joins Marvel's upcoming film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, releasing on July 25, 2025. After avoiding Marvel movies d
John Malkovich Reveals the Surprising Reason Why He Declined Marvel Offers Before Securing 'The Fantastic Four' Role
John Malkovich reveals why he turned down Marvel roles before joining The Fantastic Four. Find out what changed his mind.
John Malkovich on the ‘Fun,’ but ‘Very Odd Experience’ Shooting ‘Fantastic Four’ and Singing Pop Songs in ‘Opus’
In “Opus,” Malkovich plays Alfred Moretti, a former pop star who attempts a comeback after 30 years of hiding from the public ...
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“You don’t want to pay me”: Not Everyone Gets the Robert Downey Jr Treatment, MCU’s Low Salary Was Not Enough for John Malkovich
John Malkovich opens up about his Marvel journey, why he declined MCU roles, and his role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.