FANTASTIC FOUR: Antonio Banderas Fuels Galactus Casting Rumors With New Social Media Post

FANTASTIC FOUR: Antonio Banderas Fuels Galactus Casting Rumors With New Social Media Post

Following rumours that Antonio Banderas will play Galactus in Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four reboot, the actor has shared a video on social media that's led to speculation he's already working on the movie.

By JoshWilding - May 29, 2023 06:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantastic Four

If various rumours are to be believed, Galactus is expected to take centre stage in Fantastic Four. While the Silver Surfer reportedly won't be his herald in this movie, the world-eating baddie is bound to be a big part of the MCU moving forward, with this reboot likely serving as a launching platform for more stories. 

It was recently reported that Antonio Banderas will play Galactus, and while the Uncharted star is an unexpected choice, he's someone we can definitely picture donning that iconic costume and doing the villain justice. 

Now, speculation is running rampant online that Banderas is preparing for exactly that! 

The actor recently took to social media to reveal that, "I am in the strange and a little exhausting process of building an exact copy of my face for a movie." If this is indeed for Fantastic Four, then a copy of Banderas' face would be needed both for VFX artists and if the plan is for him to don a physical version of Galactus' helmet on set. 

Nothing has been confirmed, of course, though this comes right after the main Fantastic Four cast was reportedly revealed. As is so often the case, a few social media scoopers have also reacted to Banderas' photo, strongly hinting it's Galactus-related.

It's believed Fantastic Four was receiving a rewrite when the WGA strike began, so while some pre-production might be taking place, we'd hazard a guess that work on the reboot has largely been halted in recent weeks. 

Fantastic Four is set to be released in theaters on February 14, 2025. 

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marvel72
marvel72 - 5/29/2023, 6:49 AM
Strange choice but at least he's not a cloud.
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 5/29/2023, 8:31 AM
@marvel72 - Not to mention, an ancient, unfathomable cosmic abstract will be communicating with a slightly romantic Spanish accent. 😁
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 5/29/2023, 8:48 AM
@SuperiorHeckler - Galactus, Seducer of Worlds.
KaptainKhaos
KaptainKhaos - 5/29/2023, 9:06 AM
@SuperiorHeckler - I'll take a slightly romantic Spanish accent over the countless bland British aliens we get lol
Origame
Origame - 5/29/2023, 9:53 AM
@BobGarlen -
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 5/29/2023, 10:53 AM
@KaptainKhaos - Seriously! What's next? A Skrull running around sounding like an Australian from the Outback??? 😄
Polaris
Polaris - 5/29/2023, 11:01 AM
@SuperiorHeckler - Yes 😌
Polaris
Polaris - 5/29/2023, 7:42 AM
Nice
Crtdacct2say
Crtdacct2say - 5/29/2023, 7:53 AM
I haven't seen him in anything in years. Last thing I remember is zorro
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/29/2023, 9:02 AM
@Crtdacct2say - he was in expendable and Pusan boots last I saw
Origame
Origame - 5/29/2023, 9:54 AM
@Crtdacct2say - id highly recommend the new puss in boots. It's really good.
Crtdacct2say
Crtdacct2say - 5/29/2023, 12:15 PM
@Origame - oh, I was thinking aside from voice work
BB8ANG
BB8ANG - 5/30/2023, 9:15 AM
@Origame - Official Competition with him and Penelope Cruz is also really good. Came out last year I think
Chewtoy
Chewtoy - 5/29/2023, 7:55 AM
Seems low budget for a Marvel production… don’t they usually go with a high resolution full-body scan and work from that?
supermanrex
supermanrex - 5/30/2023, 9:30 AM
@Chewtoy - this was an instance of him posting about his face. simple as that. no acknowledgment of what else was done. nor was there any clue as to the movie. this was a click bait rumor article that has no factual evidence this process was for FF. dont conclude that you know the process for FF before you even know what the post was even really about. this is why people are butthurt when movies come out so many conclusions drawn from crumbs and nonsense to fill article space. then when it doesnt pan out...oh no its the worst movie ever!!
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 5/30/2023, 9:39 AM
@Chewtoy - This would be the first step if there were going to be any makeup applications, though not if they were doing full mocap.
connorblaze
connorblaze - 5/29/2023, 8:13 AM
That [frick]ing monster cloud sounds like Puss in Boots!

Nobody expects the spanish inquisition.

RolandD
RolandD - 5/29/2023, 10:24 AM
@connorblaze - Because out chief weapon is surprise.
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 5/29/2023, 8:26 AM
"...he's someone we can definitely picture donning that iconic costume..."

If you mean Antonio will be motioned-captured like Josh Brolin was for Thanos then, yes. He will be "donning" a Galactus costume. But seriously, you guys make it sound like that the 5ft. 8in. Banderas will be walking around on set in a practical suit. 🤪
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 5/29/2023, 8:47 AM
@SuperiorHeckler - It would be awesome to see him walking around in the practical suit, well also kinda funny too. But at the very least him in a practical suit could probably save the animators a lot of time in figuring out how the character looks or is supposed to look on screen.
Origame
Origame - 5/29/2023, 9:56 AM
@SuperiorHeckler - I mean, I could see them doing what they did with Peter dinklage in infinity war. Make it practical then use green screen and different perspective shots to make him look larger.
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 5/29/2023, 10:57 AM
@Origame - One way or another; they gotta' add some SEROUS height to our little friend! The last thing we need is Reed Richards having to look down while speaking to the almighty world-devouring Galactus. 🤓
Origame
Origame - 5/29/2023, 12:07 PM
@SuperiorHeckler - ...I still don't get why you assume they won't give him height.
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 5/29/2023, 2:30 PM
@Origame - I am joking. I realize that outside of a possible flashback (showing him as the mortal Galan before he was transformed into Galactus), there will be plenty of CGI to make him look like a cosmic giant. 🫤
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 5/29/2023, 8:40 AM
I just can’t imagine his voice coming out of Galactus. Has he ever taken a role where he didn’t sound like himself?
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 5/29/2023, 8:52 AM
He's a great actor and carries a lot of gravity in his performances. I'm interested to see how he handles the role, if he is playing Galactus. I hope to see him in a practical suit just to see it on the screen for real. I can see how this is just casting a named actor for the sake of casting, but it's intriguing as all hell.
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/29/2023, 9:03 AM
Don’t care who plays him as long he’s not cloud
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 5/29/2023, 9:04 AM
Who's your favorite planet eeeeeaaaaateeeeeeer?
ChrisRed
ChrisRed - 5/29/2023, 9:26 AM
Having Galactus and Silver Surfer in the first MCU F4 movie always sounded off to me.
Always thought a villain like Annihilus would be better suited for their first outing. However, as long as they don't fast forward to Dr Doom, I'm good.
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/29/2023, 8:45 PM
@ChrisRed - Should be Mole Man or Doctor Doom.
MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 5/29/2023, 9:50 AM
I love Banderas.
If he is really cast as Galactus, it is the best casting for the movie announced yet.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 5/29/2023, 10:12 AM
Oh boy, I don't know how well I'd handle that face mold stuff. That is no quick process.
Repian
Repian - 5/29/2023, 10:42 AM
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/29/2023, 11:33 AM
I hope they've learnt from their mistakes.

AmazingFILMporg
AmazingFILMporg - 5/29/2023, 1:48 PM
@marvel72 -


So embarrassing.



The character is ridiculous and goofy but they could've atleast made it look real.
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/29/2023, 8:47 PM
@AmazingFILMporg -

Done right he could have looked good.

CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 5/29/2023, 12:55 PM
Good pick if true
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