Rumor: Fantastic Four to get the ‘Reboot’ treatment
Is 20th Century Fox going to completely reboot Fantastic Four?
In a world of remakes, reboots and reimagining’s, the latest news is that 20th Century Fox is planning to reboot Fantastic Four. Apparently Fox is intending on making a third Fantastic Four movie but one that won’t look the same, feel the same, or include the original cast.
From IESB:
The first Fantastic Four in 2005 pulled in over $330 million worldwide and the second film, Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer, opened in 2007 with a total box office take of $290 million. Both made money and were commercial successes but the reviews were lackluster and the fan reaction was mediocre.
The franchise is looking to be “less bubble gum” this time round following the Iron Man template, which was a complete success in reviews and box office take but a bit darker when it came to its superhero. Iron Man was in no way as dark as The Dark Knight but was funny, action-y as well as a bit on the serious side.
The report on IESB has not yet been substantiated and so, at least at this stage, goes in the ‘rumor’ basket.
