The upcoming film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, promises to prioritize the characters' backgrounds as astronauts over their superhero identities. Director Matt Shakman highlighted that this version will explore the spirit of the Space Race, presenting the team as famous adventurers while still integrating their superpowers later. Unlike previous adaptations, where their space accident was a secondary plot point, this film positions their space journey at the forefront. Additionally, it aims to evoke a retro aesthetic reminiscent of 1965, drawing influences from classic cinema.
This idea is that they are the most famous people in America because they're adventurers, explorers, astronauts - not because they're superheroes.
I really wanted it to feel like it was made in 1965, the way Stanley Kubrick would have made it.
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