Director Jon Watts Exits Marvel's 'Fantastic Four'

On 5/2/2022 at 11:29 AM, JayC said:

Just a fyi - Please keep it on topic which in this case is not DC movies or Warner Bros. Thx.

Gotcha. Sorry, just trying to get some kinda action, any kinda action going. Can't remember the last time I saw so many posts go by without comment.

On 5/2/2022 at 10:37 AM, monron999 said:

I'm on board with Peyton Reed. He's got that perfect, fun style that made a relative success from a really iffy character franchise like Ant-Man. As Ant-Man's movie arc wraps up it might be wise to transition him to another franchise and see what he can do with some really big name like the FF. If not, as we saw with James Gunn, I have no doubt Paramount would waste no time snatching him up For a DC project.

And yes, The Suicide Squad was good. It just sadly hit at a time when WB, after a few legit hits, did what WB does and used it's typical antics to sour the well with Bantha Poodah like Wonder Woman '84 and Angry Birds and Harley's Blah Bla Blaah Yadda Yadda and then going that extra step to piss people off even more by declaring the Snyderverse dead and the majority just bowed out to just catch it streaming later. I did. I liked it. Then I bought it.

BTW, it looks like the new bosses might have a different opinion regarding the future of the Snyderverse. Huh, guess there are a few guys over at Paramount that know something about pleasing the consumer to make money. Who knew?! Heard some good things bout that little Yellowstone show they got going on The Paramount Network. Maybe I should check it out.

Just a fyi - Please keep it on topic which in this case is not DC movies or Warner Bros. Thx.

I'm on board with Peyton Reed. He's got that perfect, fun style that made a relative success from a really iffy character franchise like Ant-Man. As Ant-Man's movie arc wraps up it might be wise to transition him to another franchise and see what he can do with some really big name like the FF. If not, as we saw with James Gunn, I have no doubt Paramount would waste no time snatching him up For a DC project.

And yes, The Suicide Squad was good. It just sadly hit at a time when WB, after a few legit hits, did what WB does and used it's typical antics to sour the well with Bantha Poodah like Wonder Woman '84 and Angry Birds and Harley's Blah Bla Blaah Yadda Yadda and then going that extra step to piss people off even more by declaring the Snyderverse dead and the majority just bowed out to just catch it streaming later. I did. I liked it. Then I bought it.

BTW, it looks like the new bosses might have a different opinion regarding the future of the Snyderverse. Huh, guess there are a few guys over at Paramount that know something about pleasing the consumer to make money. Who knew?! Heard some good things bout that little Yellowstone show they got going on The Paramount Network. Maybe I should check it out.

Jon Watts was a good choice, but hey if he needs time to chill that's fine, the important thing is they get the right person for the job and take their time with this movie, F4 done right is what the MCU needs. I think the Russo brothers could do a good job directing this, also as someone up above me suggested Peyton Reed, I agree with that, The movie should be brighter, but not too comical. I also still vote on Krasinksi and Blunt to be Reed & Sue, and still think Zac Efron would be a good choice for Johnny.

So be it. But if they're gonna do it, do it right. Take the time needed. I want the F4 back on top where they belong but dont want to see another failed rush job to get there.

Before Watts signed on, I hoped they'd go with Peyton Reed. Felt his style would fit well.

Here is a hot take. But what if Marvel got Steven Spielberg to direct the film? This is not the first time that they have hired pre-Marvel-established big names for their films and I think Spielberg would kill it.

Everyone needs a break once in a while. Hopefully however gets it, will give us a good Fantastic 4 movie

On 4/30/2022 at 9:43 AM, Psychosomatic said:

I sure hope not. Don't think he would be a good fit for Marvel... I fear it would just be over the top nonsense like Fast and the Furious and Aquaman.

Aquaman was James Wan though..

I enjoyed some of Justin Lin's Fast and furious movies but didn't like Star Trek Beyond.

On 4/29/2022 at 3:56 PM, Outsiders said:

Rumor has it that Marvel might try and get Justin Lin since Lin just dropped out of filming Fast X, the next Fast and Furious movie.

I sure hope not. Don't think he would be a good fit for Marvel... I fear it would just be over the top nonsense like Fast and the Furious and Aquaman.