Fantastic Four hits theaters August 7th. As we previously learned, Josh Trank is seriously wrapped up in making this reboot worthy of its name.
The first trailer, as well as the second trailer, made it clear there are significant differences between the previous version - and its sequel, for that matter - both helmed by Tim Story, and Josh Trank's own Fantastic Four.
Simon Kinberg himself confessed they spared no efforts to make the trailers worth watching and engaging, such as to hint at what the movie will change.
The characters themselves will be portrayed differently, as both Kinberg and Trank specified. The latest about Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm comes from the very website of Fantastic Four.
Along with four new pictures of each member of the team there are short bios and commentaries recited by Dr. Storm. Do pay attention to what changes in Mr. Fantastic's set of skills!
Reed Richards
The bio reads like this:
"REED RICHARDS IS A SCIENTIFIC PRODIGY WHO HAS BEEN QUIETLY EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE'S DEEPEST MYSTERIES IN HIS GARAGE, AFTER SCHOOL. AFTER BEING TRANSFORMED BY ONE OF HIS EXPERIMENTS, HE CAN WARP THE SPACE AROUND HIM, AND APPEAR TO STRETCH HIS BODY INTO IMPOSSIBLE FORMS AND TO INCREDIBLE LENGTHS."
OK, what?
This space warping ability, I didn't see that coming. It's new, right? Though one might argue this is his true skill, expandability being just a consequence - and appearance, in fact - of the former.
But even as underlying ability, it still remains a novelty. Nothing like that was even hinted at in the previous versions of Fantastic Four, not in the least.
Dr. Storm's report reads like this. You can listen it here, but it basically says the following:
"Reed Richards, a scientific prodigy. Unfortunately his home life was not condusive to intellectual growth. I've seen it before, an ambitious mind in a hostile environment, groundbreaking ideas mistaken for delusions. He has yet to reach his full potential. With help I have faith he will get there."
Sue Storm
"SUE IS BRILLIANT AND BEAUTIFUL, INDEPENDENT AND SARCASTIC. THE POWER TO BECOME INVISIBLE AND TO GENERATE HER OWN FORCE-FIELDS CAN MAKE HER HARDER TO REACH THAN EVER"”BUT THAT WON'T STOP SOME OF HER TEAMMATES, ESPECIALLY REED, FROM TRYING."
The accompanying report goes in depth.
"Sue Storm, independent and prefers to work alone which is no surprise. She wasn't always the easiest child but she is her own person. Her mind is unique, operating at a different tempo, visualizing things the rest of us can't see. If only she would let us in, the possibilities are endless."
Johnny Storm
"A TROUBLEMAKER AND A THRILL-SEEKER, JOHNNY IS THE ROCK STAR OF THE TEAM. HIS POWERS ALLOW HIM TO SHOOT FIREBALLS, FLY AT BREAKNECK SPEEDS, AND REALLY LIGHT IT UP."
The narrated report reveals more about his personality.
"Johnny Storm, extremely bright and good-natured but unfocused with unbridled energy. His acts of defiance compensate for feelings of insecurity and at times his rebelliousness is a distraction. I need to help him see the value of his contributions. And also, teach him how to be a team player."
Ben Grimm
"A RARE BREED OF BRAWN AND HEART, BEN IS WARM, EVEN SENSITIVE, DESPITE HIS ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE UPBRINGING. HE IS ROCK-SOLID"”IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE. A LOYAL AND PROTECTIVE FRIEND, HIS STONE BODY GIVES HIM EPIC STRENGTH AND MAKES HIM VIRTUALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE."
And Dr. Storm comes in with further details:
"Ben, uncooperative, disinterested and far from a team player. Ben's abrasiveness stems from a callous upbringing and though he is despondent there is hope. As he is fiercely protective of his friends, perhaps I can break through to him by earning his loyalty, but this will be no easy task."
What do you say, guys? Is Reed Richards’s space-warping ability new to you too? Do you think it will occasion Mr. Fantastic to take the stage with increased pomp in Trank's flick? Have your say below! And stay tuned, we'll bring you the hottest scoop on all things Fantastic Four!
