SILVER SURFER Solo Movie Rumored To Be In Early Stages Of Development At Marvel Studios

SILVER SURFER Solo Movie Rumored To Be In Early Stages Of Development At Marvel Studios

As with any rumour, this should be taken with a pinch of salt! However, it's hard not to get excited as it's been revealed that Marvel Studios may be in the early stages of developing Silver Surfer...

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By JoshWilding - Sep 14, 2019 02:09 PM EST
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According to Geeks WorldWide (a site that's delivered quite a few accurate scoops in recent months), Marvel Studios is currently in the very early stages of developing a Silver Surfer movie!

Fox had been trying to get that project off the ground for years and if Kevin Feige is going to take a slow burn approach to introducing Galactus as a new big bad in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it would make perfect sense to delve into how he and the Surfer met before they fly their way into a future Fantastic Four movie. 

Nothing else has been revealed about the project but it's safe to assume that it's now on a very long list of ideas the studio has since regaining the rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four from Fox.

Adam McKay, a director Feige has been trying to bring into the Marvel fold for years now, has previously expressed interest in directing a Silver Surfer movie so this could be a dream fit for everyone involved. Either way, Phase 4 hasn't even begun yet so if this really is happening, we probably won't hear anything official for a while.

Bear in mind, though, that the Fantastic Four reboot has been rumoured for 2022...

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Marvel Studios should be prioritising following the merger!

Cyclops



While it's true that we've seen plenty of Cyclops over the past twenty years or so, I think an argument could be made that Fox never quite got the character right. James Marsden and Tye Sheridan were both well cast but neither has been given the opportunity to show what a great leader Scott Summers is and most of their screentime has been devoted to pining after Jean Grey.

From the very start, Bryan Singer made a point of emasculating Cyclops as soon as Wolverine showed up and while I'm sure Marvel Studios is well aware of the importance this character holds to X-Men fans, there's sadly a risk that they'll feel he's been overexposed.

With any luck, though, he'll be given the chance to shine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and these movies will focus on his actual personality, including Scott's slightly darker side which has seen him align himself with Magneto in both the regular and Ultimate Marvel Universes over the years. 
 

Doctor Doom



Victor Von Doom has appeared in three Fantastic Four movies as the primary antagonist and for that reason alone, I don't think Marvel Studios will be too quick to use him in the reboot.

Kevin Feige is no fool, though, and he surely realises that Doctor Doom has the potential to be a foe for the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe and not just Marvel's First Family. It's vital that there's some sort of connection between Doom and Reed Richards but there are ways around that if the heroes are going to be left on the bench for at least a little while. 

Doom is an incredible villain who hasn't even come close to being done justice on the big screen, so I would say that he should be an even bigger priority than Galactus and the Silver Surfer.
 

Wolverine



I know what you're thinking but bear with me! Wolverine has been overexposed both on the big screen and in the comic books for years now but as great as Hugh Jackman was as Logan, I still feel like we still haven't seen the definitive version of the character. 

For starters, I think it's about damn time that he gets his suit, while there are so many elements of his history that Fox glossed over by obsessively returning to his time as Weapon X. There aren't really any characters like Wolverine in the current Marvel Cinematic Universe and as great as he is when he's with the X-Men, just imagine the hero crossing paths with Black Panther and Spider-Man.

The fact is, Wolverine is a character with an awful lot of box office potential and it could be Marvel Studios we ultimately have to thank for finally putting him on the same screen as Deadpool.
 

Apocalypse



While it definitely appeared as if Fox was building to a big Mister Sinister reveal somewhere down the line after teasing the villain in movies like Logan and Deadpool 2, the fact that those developing these Marvel movies are completely clueless means that was probably never going to happen.

As much as I think Sinister needs to be introduced (and tied closely to the Summers family), it would be even more compelling to see a comic accurate version of Apocalypse enter the fray, especially if that kicks open the door to alternate timelines, time-travel, and a sci-fi vibe which fans of the X-Men will be all too familiar with. 

Bryan Singer tried and failed to bring a satisfying version of En Sabah Nur to the big screen back in 2016 and while I think Marvel Studios would hold off on introducing him, a new take could see him easily become the big bad of not only the X-Men franchise but the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole.
 

Invisible Woman



The entire Fantastic Four should obviously be a priority for Marvel Studios but it's about damn time Sue Storm gets the spotlight.

The most powerful member of the Fantastic Four, we've seen a bimbo version and an entirely forgettable scientist version but a comic accurate Sue who is the matriarch of this family and also every bit the leader Reed is is a must for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, if that A-Force movie really does end up happening, she would need to play a key role there. 

Invisible Woman is an incredible character and someone who could be vitally important in what's still a mostly male-dominated shared universe. Captain Marvel is opening the door for characters like Sue so Kevin Feige and company need to take advantage of that.
 

Sabretooth



We got a fleeting glimpse of Sabretooth's potential in X-Men Origins: Wolverine but that was sadly squandered and he hasn't been seen since in Fox's X-Men Universe. 

Moving forward, I can't think of a better foe for the new Wolverine than this guy and there are a lot of great comic book storylines which Marvel Studios could choose to address (them being related in any way should be forgotten but the fact Victor visits Logan on his birthday each year would help make him a great recurring bad guy even in the X-Men franchise). 

Sabretooth just so happens to be the sort of bad guy who could pop up elsewhere too; just imagine him crossing paths with Black Panther in Wakanda! Regardless, this is an X-Men villain with a huge amount of potential who deserves to be treated the way he deserves on the big screen.
 

Franklin Richards



One of the biggest questions fans have about the Fantastic Four's debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is how they could possibly be introduced. Will they be teenagers or could it be that they travelled to another dimension after being bombarded with those cosmic rays? 

If so, it's perfectly feasible that they'd return to Earth with a child in tow and there's an awful lot Marvel Studios could do with Franklin. An Omega-level mutant, the youngster is one of the most powerful characters in the entire Marvel Universe and if Kevin Feige is going to start playing with alternate worlds, then having someone who can create them might come in very handy. 

If you know anything about the Fantastic Four's adventures, you'll be all too familiar with what could be done with Franklin and he could even be used to reboot franchises and launch that Secret Wars movie we've heard so much about if The Beyonder isn't on the table. 
 

Storm



I want to start off by saying that I most definitely don't want to see Storm end up being married to Black Panther. It didn't work in the comics and more than likely wouldn't play out that well in live-action either. 

However, exploring Ororo's African origins is a must and Marvel Studios should cast the role accordingly. There are ways she could be tied into T'Challa's world, of course, but Storm can easily stand on her own as a character and it would be great to see her step up and do more than summon the odd lightning bolt or to create some clouds when she's in a bad mood!

Storm is a great character and one of the Marvel Universe's most powerful mutants so it would be awesome to see her powers portrayed properly as she flies through the sky and kicks some ass. 
 

Silver Surfer



Way back when Fox lost the rights to Daredevil, Kevin Feige offered them the chance to keep the Man Without Fear in exchange for being allowed to use Galactus and the Silver Surfer. They said no.

With that in mind, it's pretty obvious that these two will pop up before too long but I would love to see a larger focus on the Silver Surfer first with Galactus teased over a number of movies. Norin Radd could even get his own solo movie before the Eater of Worlds appears to flesh out his origin story and to explain how he become Galactus' Herald. 

It's shocking that Fox has never made a Silver Surfer movie but that leaves the door open to Marvel Studios properly introducing the character because the version we met in 2007 has been mostly forgotten by now (despite possibly being the best part of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer).
 

Kang The Conqueror



Marvel Studios has introduced the majority of The Avengers' biggest villains but we've yet to see Kang the Conqueror grace the big screen. The time-travelling villain is closely tied to the Fantastic Four so he's probably been owned by Fox up until this point but that's about to change.

Kang could unite the Avengers and Fantastic Four, while also serving as a big bad every bit as terrifying and powerful as Thanos. 

The way he plays with the timeline would be fun to explore, as would adapting any number of the story arcs which have seen him best Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Kang is an amazing villain who deserves to have his story play out on the largest stage possible so I definitely think Marvel Studios should make giving him the spotlight a real priority. 
 

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regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 9/14/2019, 2:19 PM
I’m down. SS was the best part of FF2.
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 9/15/2019, 5:29 AM
@regularmovieguy - Other websites report that SS is in development in some form but they are not sure where. Disney is having a hard time deciding if it should be a MCU movie, Disney+ movie, or TV show.

I bet the real debate is whether or not they want to introduce a man who is stronger than CM & SW LOL
Robby
Robby - 9/14/2019, 2:20 PM
JustAChillDude
JustAChillDude - 9/14/2019, 2:21 PM
Get Lawrence Fishburne to voice him again. After all, he said he would be down to voice him again.
ChrisRed
ChrisRed - 9/15/2019, 1:17 AM
@JustAChillDude - As much as I liked Fishburne as the voice of SS, he's already appeared as Bill Foster in the MCU.

Also, if the movie shows the Surfer's origin (which I think it should), they would need to find someone who can also play him pre-silver.
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 9/14/2019, 2:22 PM
Just imagine how amazing this guy would look in the MCU.
KWilly
KWilly - 9/14/2019, 2:22 PM
Silver Surfer is one of the only Marvel characters that can beat Superman pretty easily.

If they introduce him in the MCU, Captain Marvel better move over, cuz there's a new top powerhouse in their universe.
JustAChillDude
JustAChillDude - 9/14/2019, 2:25 PM
Did my comment seriously get deleted? All I wanted was Lawrence Fishnurne to voice him again. Keanu would be cool too.
NateBest
NateBest - 9/14/2019, 5:31 PM
@JustAChillDude - I see it like 2 comments up...
JustAChillDude
JustAChillDude - 9/14/2019, 6:59 PM
@NateBest - Yeah it’s all good, the site was glitching on my phone again LOL
JustAChillDude
JustAChillDude - 9/14/2019, 2:33 PM
Already seen some some you know who fan on twitter that said “Fantastic Four 2s version will be better than the MCU one” when the film isn’t even far in development..delusional fanbase man.
Scarilian
Scarilian - 9/15/2019, 2:02 PM
@MadKingCipher -
Fantastic Four 2's version was fine - he was menacing despite the ridiculous concept. He wasnt used for jokes/memes like most of the characters in the MCU have become.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 9/14/2019, 2:36 PM
Just dont let Reed or McKay direct it please
manofillintent1
manofillintent1 - 9/14/2019, 2:41 PM
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 9/14/2019, 2:49 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s getting his own movie. From all the announced Disney+ series, we know Feige likes to love forward with projects he said they an interest for in the past. Those announced series haven’t convinced me yet though of taking a subscription, since the trial shows me that the rest on Disney+ isn’t really interesting (unless I’m really gonna like the old animated Marvel series).

OT: I also got the time to finally watch Far From Home, and if I got to be honest I have mixed feelings about it. The action, the humor, the visuals and the cast is great, but I’m not really fond of the story telling. The first half is so different from the second half, and thats mainly is because of the ”twist”. The moment Beck is revealed is the bad guy (with a pretty generic exposition bad guy dialogue to his followers), it drops the fast-paced teenage movie for big scale action movie.

But the worst thing in Far From Home is the portrayel of the Netherlands, because we’re not just a bunch of farmers who only sell cheese and live near tulips fields. And also, even though it was CGI, you shouldn’t destroy those tulip fields
HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 9/14/2019, 2:52 PM
HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 9/14/2019, 2:52 PM
@TheDoctor1225 - I think Keanu would have a good voice for Silver Surfer. Personally not a big fan of Ryan Gosling.
JohnnyStorm
JohnnyStorm - 9/14/2019, 2:55 PM
YESSS LORRRRD!
JohnnyStorm
JohnnyStorm - 9/14/2019, 3:00 PM
@TheDoctor1225 @HeavyMetal4Life the guy from the black guy from the Allstate commercials.
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 9/14/2019, 3:04 PM


Gonna be an awesome movie! Or should I say...

FANTASTIC.
MrCamw1
MrCamw1 - 9/14/2019, 3:07 PM
I believe nothing till Papa Feige confirms it.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 9/14/2019, 3:12 PM
I know he is older, but I'd be down for Malcolm McDowell to voice him. The sad part is I don't see him living that much longer.
BlackSpiderman
BlackSpiderman - 9/14/2019, 3:15 PM
The role of Silver Surfer should go to Curt Clendenin. LOL
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 9/14/2019, 3:18 PM
(Apparently, it needs to be said.) If it's a solo movie, then they shouldn't pick someone to just play the voice, they should pick someone who can also play a pre-transformation Norrin Radd, too.

And astoundingly, the MCU is in a place right now where they can do a solo space story without an Earth connection if they wanted to (and someone like Silver Surfer always made more sense to me than someone like Nova or Adam Warlock).

So, yeah, get it started. They can do it more or less truly solo, or have it overlap with some established MCU Cosmic folks (it'd be nice to see Carol show up as Galactus is one of those things that occupies her space-time) either as a prelude to an Ultimates-type storyline or perhaps to introduce some of the X-Cosmic stuff like Shi'ar or Starjammers or the Technarchy or something. Or just some Claremontian space weirdness like C'Jime.
OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 9/14/2019, 3:28 PM
As long as they have my boi Satch somewhere in there !
GhostDog
GhostDog - 9/14/2019, 3:37 PM


DVonShakari
DVonShakari - 9/14/2019, 4:05 PM
Hell To The Muthaf@ckin YEEEAAAHHHHH!!
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