Will this work?

**PoisonIvy** · 07-31-2004, 05:30 AM

I found it on another board, I'll look for the source in a bit but...

Exclusive:
Avi Arad talks Fantastic Four
14 July 2004
The rumours have been rife for weeks, but Jessica Alba has finally signed on as Sue Storm aka the Invisible Girl in The Fantastic Four, completing a line-up that includes Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans (the upcoming star of Cellular, not the annoying ginger-haired TV presenter).

Alba, who got her big break in James Cameron's dark sci-fi series Dark Angel, recently starred in Honey and is currently filming a segment of Sin City, pipped the likes of Rachel McAdams (Mean Girls) and Elizabeth Banks (Spider-Man's Betty Brant) to bag the plum role of Sue Storm, sister to the Human Torch (Evans) and love interest to Mr Fantastic (Gruffudd).

FYI, Sue Storm is a wannabe actress who develops the ability to disappear after the space shuttle she is travelling on with her three companions is caught in a barrage of cosmic rays. Together, they become the Earth's premier superhero team, saving the world from the villainous intentions of metal-cased nutjob, Dr. Doom (casting for whom has not yet been announced, although Ray Liotta is rumoured).

The casting of Alba - in addition to the rest of the bright young things (and Chiklis) may raise some eyebrows over the direction in which Fox and Marvel are taking one of their biggest properties. But when we spoke to Marvel Films chief, Avi Arad, at the Spider-Man 2 premiere on Monday, he assured us that everything was moving in the right direction.

"It's funny, high adventure," he said, confirming rumours that that the Tim Story-directed movie will be primarily a comedy. "But you are going to tear up too. It's a bittersweet comedy."

But what of Dr. Doom who, as Marvel aficionados, is so evil that he might not transfer very well to a knockabout laughfest. "Dr. Doom is going to be amazing," said Arad. So he won't be comic relief, then? "No, serious. Human, and serious. It works!"

Maybe its from all of the disappointments we've had with comic book movies lately, but this just doesn't feel right.

**Mr. Nerfect** · 07-31-2004, 05:49 AM

I have to agree. Comedy? It could work. But what I'm really worried about is Alba not fitting the role. What is an actress doing in space, again?

**PoisonIvy** · 07-31-2004, 05:57 AM

I know. She is a pretty girl, and not totally untalented, but eh. Something just does not mesh .

**Mr. Nerfect** · 07-31-2004, 06:13 AM

Yeah, she's more of the "I'm a teenage girl growing up in the 'hood" type aura around her. She's not exactly my first pick for an astronaugtic scientist's wife. I think a blonde, 28 (ish) year old actor would be good for the role.

**Shaggy** · 07-31-2004, 10:48 AM

I think Chicklis as Thing is the funniest thing in the world. I would of never thought to cast him as that character and sadly they look the same.

**Boomer** · 07-31-2004, 11:06 AM

Dr. Doom is the man. One of my favorites.

07-31-2004, 05:30 AM	#1
PoisonIvy Slackette Posts: 9,928	Will this work? I found it on another board, I'll look for the source in a bit but... Exclusive: Avi Arad talks Fantastic Four 14 July 2004 The rumours have been rife for weeks, but Jessica Alba has finally signed on as Sue Storm aka the Invisible Girl in The Fantastic Four, completing a line-up that includes Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis and Chris Evans (the upcoming star of Cellular, not the annoying ginger-haired TV presenter). Alba, who got her big break in James Cameron's dark sci-fi series Dark Angel, recently starred in Honey and is currently filming a segment of Sin City, pipped the likes of Rachel McAdams (Mean Girls) and Elizabeth Banks (Spider-Man's Betty Brant) to bag the plum role of Sue Storm, sister to the Human Torch (Evans) and love interest to Mr Fantastic (Gruffudd). FYI, Sue Storm is a wannabe actress who develops the ability to disappear after the space shuttle she is travelling on with her three companions is caught in a barrage of cosmic rays. Together, they become the Earth's premier superhero team, saving the world from the villainous intentions of metal-cased nutjob, Dr. Doom (casting for whom has not yet been announced, although Ray Liotta is rumoured). The casting of Alba - in addition to the rest of the bright young things (and Chiklis) may raise some eyebrows over the direction in which Fox and Marvel are taking one of their biggest properties. But when we spoke to Marvel Films chief, Avi Arad, at the Spider-Man 2 premiere on Monday, he assured us that everything was moving in the right direction. "It's funny, high adventure," he said, confirming rumours that that the Tim Story-directed movie will be primarily a comedy. "But you are going to tear up too. It's a bittersweet comedy." But what of Dr. Doom who, as Marvel aficionados, is so evil that he might not transfer very well to a knockabout laughfest. "Dr. Doom is going to be amazing," said Arad. So he won't be comic relief, then? "No, serious. Human, and serious. It works!" Maybe its from all of the disappointments we've had with comic book movies lately, but this just doesn't feel right.

07-31-2004, 05:49 AM	#2
Mr. Nerfect Posts: 60,962	I have to agree. Comedy? It could work. But what I'm really worried about is Alba not fitting the role. What is an actress doing in space, again?

07-31-2004, 05:57 AM	#3
PoisonIvy Slackette Posts: 9,928	I know. She is a pretty girl, and not totally untalented, but eh. Something just does not mesh .

07-31-2004, 06:13 AM	#4
Mr. Nerfect Posts: 60,962	Yeah, she's more of the "I'm a teenage girl growing up in the 'hood" type aura around her. She's not exactly my first pick for an astronaugtic scientist's wife. I think a blonde, 28 (ish) year old actor would be good for the role.

07-31-2004, 10:48 AM	#5
Shaggy Yipee Kai Yay!!! Posts: 5,705	I think Chicklis as Thing is the funniest thing in the world. I would of never thought to cast him as that character and sadly they look the same.

07-31-2004, 11:06 AM	#6
Boomer The Wretched Posts: 4,690	Dr. Doom is the man. One of my favorites.