Dr. Doom couldn’t do it. The Silver Surfer couldn’t either. Galactus, destroyer of worlds and devourer of planets? Never stood a chance. Nearly fifty years of adventures, and not one villain could ever put a permanent end to Reed Richards, Sue Storm, and the first family of crime-fighting.
Now they’re ready to hang it up based on a little negative criticism?
“I’m pretty sure we won’t do [another] one,” insisted “Fantastic Four” star Chris Evans, who excelled in two films as the Human Torch. “I’m assuming that one is a closed book.”
What gives? In recent months, both Jessica Alba and Michael Chiklis have expressed a strong desire to come back for “FF3,” each one even going so far as to offer up a preferred storyline.
Sure, Franklin Richards or The Puppet Master would be cool. It’s not the storylines that worries Evans, he insists, it’s the fact that they have to offer it up the storylines at all, he told MTV News.
“After the first one was released we got wind of potential titles and plots [almost immediately], and I’ve heard nothing from anyone at Fox [yet],” he grumbled. “We had all planned on doing [another] one but if there were going to be a third I think a week after the second one was released we would have heard.”
It might be for the best. When we spoke with Evans in June, he acknowledged the failings of the first two movies, but said he still thought the franchise’s “potential has not been reached.”
“I still think this can be something great, and I think we are getting closer,” he said at the time. “”I think that if [”FF2″] does ok and people respond with the appreciation of a more serious tone, hopefully [with] the third one we can inch closer to a legitimate cast and a legitimate film.”
Now Evans — who will next be seen with Keanu Reeves in the cop drama “Street Kings” — is singing a different tune, confessing that he’s “ready to walk away” from the role that made him a household name.
“It takes up a lot of time. It’s a big commitment,” he said. “I’m happy with walking away.”
Still, Evans confessed that he does want to leave the door a little ajar, citing Marvel’s recent success with character cross-pollination. If “Spider-Man” or “Hulk” came to him with a cameo, he’s be the first on board.
“Absolutely,” he enthused. “If Johnny Storm wanted to make a pop in appearance in one of those movies that would be a treat.”
What do you make of Evans’ revelations? Are you holding out hope for another “Fantastic Four”? Or, like me, do you think they’re just, well, a little too silly. Good news or bad news – FLAME ON!
March 20th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
i think this would be a smart move for him showing that he can act in different genres especially being in a movie with keanu but the ff franchise needs what marvel likes to call with a reboot the cast was fine but when u have a director who is know for barbershop movies that is what spelled disaster for this family of superhereos
March 20th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
First two movies kinda sucked, reveals Jonathan.
March 20th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
I think people have been way too hard on the FF movies. Sure, they were no masterpieces, but they were light-hearted and fun to watch. They were also a way to see some more classic comic book characters on the big screen. I for one am sad that there won’t be a third.
March 21st, 2008 at 8:26 am
As a long-time fan of the FF, I was happy with the movies. I understand what is always lost in the transferral from books to film. Given that, the move still worked well for the FF movies. It seems one of the recurring complaints is the lack of serious tone. You only have to go back and read the comics, especially Stan and Jack’s run, to realize this lighter-hearted mood in the movie followed the original comic very well. I hope there will be an FF3!
March 21st, 2008 at 10:58 am
Personally I used to read all the comic books and when they statrted to become movies I was thrilled. If FF3 doesnt come out because of Financial issues that sucks but understandable. If FF3 doesn’t come out because Evans wants to be a #?@$$, that pisses me off. I didn’t even think he was a decent actor till he became the human torche. He should realize its an honor to be portraying one of Americas Favorite Superheros and do another movie. Grow UP, Grow A PAIR, and Do the movie; if not for you then for the Fantastic Four Fans.
March 21st, 2008 at 7:39 pm
the movies sucked cuz alba is horrible in the role
March 22nd, 2008 at 12:40 am
it kinda makes Evans look like he has loyalties only unto himself. cause, The FF franchise was his big break reguardless, the ticket sales. This could end up biting him in the ass one day, those cameos might not happen. it’s still his decision, and ought to be respected.
~ Eric
March 22nd, 2008 at 7:10 pm
The Fantastic Four movies were great. It wouldn’t be hard to replace Evans. Just do a storyline where he plays a minimal role and is flamed in every scene.
This article, however, was not fantastic. Evans speaks like a 4 year old crack monkey.
March 22nd, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Fantastic Four (Part 3) should NEVER be made unless new writers and a new director take over!! The first 2 movies were a horrible mess of convoluted story lines and bad acting!!
March 23rd, 2008 at 6:40 am
The movies were let down my Julian McMahon - the guy couldn’t act if lessons from Stanislavsky were tattooed on his ~?#$$..
March 23rd, 2008 at 8:12 am
Fantastic Four (Part 3)can work if u get new writers and a new director to take over. Look at Hulk, The frist one they suck, now they made a new one with new writers and director. The new movie of the Incredible Hulk the Trailers & Clips look great but the frist one was no good. you can do the samething. Now what do you think?
March 23rd, 2008 at 10:25 am
The first two movies had potential, but the deviated from the comics too much. That never goes over well with the fans.
If a comic is popular enough to make a movie out of it, the story must be pretty good to start with.
Don’t jack with it.
Nuff said.
March 23rd, 2008 at 11:34 am
Okay, I saw the first Fantastic Four when it came out in theatres and I never saw the need to see the second one and from what I heard I saved my 10 bucks by not doing so. Everyone was so wooden in there acting except Chris Evans that he stood out to me and he was the only character that I actually carried about. Everyone elses acting was on par with a high school production of Romeo and Juliet. And then there’s the stories. I can’t talk bad about he 2nd but the first movie didn’t know what it wanted to be. Did it want to be an action movie, did it want to be a character drama, did it want to be a tale of acceptance? They needed to figure out what the message and essence of the movie should have been and went from there. It whole thing was on par with Daredevil, Elektra, and GhostRider - the lame ducks of marvel movies. And for Chris Evans to want to get out while he can is a smart move cause a 3rd FF would suck unless by some mircle of god it actually had a good script and a good director.
March 23rd, 2008 at 12:02 pm
i thank ff3 should be done with a dif- director.
March 23rd, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I’d like to see an FF3 if they give it to a director other than the lame Tim STory and put some action in it for a change.
March 24th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
the films need a better director. the cast could easily be replaced. chris evans is not a household name.
March 24th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I think a lot of you are reading this wrong. chris evans didnt said he wouldnt return, just that he hasnt heard anything. usually with big budget franchises you heard about the sequel right away. he’s also admiting that both FF could have been better, and that ff2 was a step in the right direction, but still has some ways to go (which i agree 100%) So yeah, if they do one, cool, if they dont, then he said he’s okay with that. plus he even said he would be excited to reprise the role in a cameo for any different superhero movies.. what more do you want?
March 24th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
i think ff3 would be great. the first two were brill i loved watching them. so yeah FLAME-ON!
March 24th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
C’mon, the guys is saying what we all think. Give him a break.
If they offered him enough for a legitimate film, he’d jump on it. He’s just being painfully realistic about the possibility of that happening after two turds in a row. Don’t crucify him for saying what we were all saying in forums.
He’s a young guy. He reads the same stuff we all thought.
1) Jessica Alba: Worst cast ever. Can’t act.
2) Dr. Doom was lame in #1. DR. DOOM, people.
3) Thing was okay, but underutilized.
4) Richards was a clown.
5) At least Johnny Storm was cool.
March 25th, 2008 at 1:38 am
I think the guy has a good head on his shoulders. He’s starting to make good decisions “now” in his career; while also choosing much better roles, and he knows that he doesn’t need to depend on the “Fantastic Four” films. I also think the FF franchise–like the “Hulk”–should get a “reboot”, including a new cast, new director and new writers. I’m DOWN for it.
March 25th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I thought Chris Evans did a better job in Cellular. Alba’s movies haven’t been doing so good anyways. It’s all been down hill for her since Honey. The only good break she had was her small part in Sin City. That was only because of the more skillful actors that contributed to it and the director.
March 26th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
I liked the first two Fantastic Four movies thought they were fun. Yesh they could have been better but they were entertaining. I don’t know if Evans plans on coming back if a third is made but im sure he will. I like the cast as is. Does this remind any one of when Emma watson said something about the Harry Potter movies and every one thought she was quitting the role of Hermonie. Lets not make a big deal over nothing.
March 29th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
I don’t know, I kinda liked the first two Fantastic Four films, and I was prepared to hate them both. I watched them with no expectations whatsoever, and they’re just kind of fun films, nothing too heavy. I hope they do make a third, I’d watch it.
April 18th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
I WANT MORE THE CAST IS GREAT THE FF were true to their FLAVOR……light hearted and fun and fighting crime……I mean common. Damn I JUST BOUGHT THIS TUX FLAME ON!
Ya gotta luv that. Stan get these guys a good script and keep em comin with a new DIRECTOR !
April 21st, 2008 at 9:00 pm
I liked the first movie, though it should have had a liiittttllleee bit more action. The second was good, though i hated the attitude of Invisible Woman and i hated her wig and her contacts! Sorry Julian i really feel you need to get cut it’s just not working for me. Yeah totally have the Puppet master that it was leading to, and get a better script and don’t make it look soooo obvious with the dumb scenes (reed dancing in the club, that was unnecessary and it looked fake) that are supposed to appeal to kids. I’d say create more of a fantasy building and have more of a comic book version secretary than that Star Trek hologram. I like Tim Story i think he really got it and I’m trying to understand why everyone is complaining about the acting. that’s how they acted in the comics and cartoon (johnny’s was the most different but well done adaption). sue’s attitude has got to go. i think if they focus on the villian it’ll work b/c like the superman movie i wasn’t impressed with the powers in the sequel like i should have been. to see sue standing on an invisible disk should have been great but it didn’t do anything for me. So focus on the villians and just show more stuff. i think it can work!
May 1st, 2008 at 12:55 pm
They should DEFINITELY make a 3rd Fantastic Four…and the first two had many stong points! The most important thing is that the four main characters are RIGHT ON. I’ve been collecting the comic as long as I remember and I can tell you,the writers and the actors nailed it (doesn’t matter that Johnny is blonde, or Sue is more like Jessic aAlba than Sue Storm/Richards.
One thing for certian; Doom is wrong; he’s cast wrong, his origin is wrong & therefore his motivation is wrong.
Chris Evans is actually wrong too….I think the idea should come from the fans; Who knows better than them (us)?
As for the story line; you could we’ve in a few guests; Why not have the Black Panther & the Sub Mariner….(wasn’t Doom dropped into the ocean at the end of FF-2???? Didn’t Doom & Namor have a LONG & intertwined relationship?) From there you could also bring in Magneto and the X Men (or a couple of them…)
Why not Franklin Richards…and Annihilus and Blastaar…..And then maybe the She Hulk or Iron Man?
There are so many ways to go with this group…and the ideas are endless! In reality, you’ve got more to work with here than Spider Man, The X Men, The Hulk, or Iron MAn combined…
A real ‘Family” of Heroes….saving the universe and trying to have normal lives at the same time…(Kinda like Hollywood!)
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:20 am
The first two movies weren’t brilliant, but c’mon people. They were fun. Personally, I enjoyed how they didn’t explore the darker side like Spidey or Hulk. It was just an old fashioned super hero comic extravaganza that I could sit for 90 minutes and enjoy. They weren’t too serious, but they weren’t so corny that I couldn’t get into them.
May 7th, 2008 at 10:44 am
ok look i feel that most of you people could take it a bit easier of the actors( first of all they are the actors and you are not for a reason) right? I loved the movies And Hope for many more. Everyone of yall can get off jessica alba’s back cause every one of you guys and most likly all of you females would love to even share at least a seat next to her…(Haters…) If they really sucked in the movies as much as you all say then why were they chosen for the roles and not you or someone betrer? everyone of you bashing punks couldnt do a better job acting if your lifes depended on it and I also See alot of people who need to really think about what they say your showing alot of ENVY towards alba she’s one of the finest females on the planet and you all know it hating on other people whom you dont really know shows what you wish you could be like and you bash them cause they are and your not…
May 11th, 2008 at 12:38 am
I LOVED BOTH OF THEM!!!! AND I WISH A THIRD WOULD BE IN THE MAKINGS!!!!
May 11th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Come on everyone! I thought the FF movies were great! They weren’t real serious, but they weren’t campy either. It wasn’t like watching Batman and Robin, which sucked! FF movies were just plain fun! I hope they do make a FF3! I will be there to watch if they do!
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