US EditionJoseph Quinn's Johnny Storm in 'The Fantastic Four' is not a "womanising, devil may care guy"
- Joseph Quinn is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Johnny Storm, presenting a version that is less callous and more self-aware than previous portrayals.
- Vanessa Kirby aimed to depict the Invisible Woman as less of a 'doormat,' reflecting modern gender politics in her character adaptation.
- Director Matt Shakman noted that the film feels more standalone and focuses on the adventurous spirit of the characters set in a retro-futuristic 1960s.
- The film is set to premiere in theaters on July 25, 2025.
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‘Fantastic Four’s Joseph Quinn Says His Johnny Storm Is “Less Callous” & “Womanizing” Than Before
As Joseph Quinn joins the MCU, he has a more evolved take on his character, who debuted in 1961. The Fantastic Four: First Steps star recently explained how his version of Johnny Storm contrasts from previous iterations of the Human Torch “as this womanizing, devil-may-care guy,” which he doesn’t find “sexy these days.” “He’s a […]
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Joseph Quinn reveals how his 'Fantastic Four' character is different from past versions
Marvel Studios Joseph Quinn’s Johnny Storm in the upcoming Fantastic Four: The First Steps might act a little differently than we’ve seen him in the past. Quinn tells Entertainment Weekly that his version of the character is less of a playboy than previous versions. “He’s a man that leads with a lot of bravado, which can be an affront sometimes. But also he’s funny,” the actor says of Johnny aka the Human Torch. “Myself and [Marvel Studios head]…
Fantastic Four: First Steps Makes Politically Charged MCU Changes to Characters Centered on Gender Politics and Masculinity
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is rolling the dice again with Fantastic Four: First Steps, the 37th entry in the franchise, and it might be its most ideologically loaded to date. Director Matt Shakman and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are aiming for a retrofuturist take on Marvel’s First Family—but the glossy visuals can't hide a major shift in character dynamics and storytelling focus. The post Fantastic…
Joseph Quinn Spoke to Marvel About Johnny Storm and ‘Where We Are Culturally’: He Was ‘This Womanizing Guy, but Is That Sexy These Days? I Don’t Think So’
Joseph Quinn spoke to Marvel about Johnny Storm and where we are culturally before "Fantastic Four: The First Steps."
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