Joseph Quinn reveals Fantastic Four movie villain that goes beyond the expected, confirming that fans will encounter another antagonist in The Fantastic Four: First Steps alongside Galactus and Silver Surfer. At a recent convention appearance, Quinn set the stage for heightened anticipation as the Marvel Studios film prepares for its United States theater debut next month.
Mole Man Confirmed as Additional Villain
During his panel at CCXPMX 25, Joseph Quinn shared new details about The Fantastic Four: First Steps that had previously only been subject to speculation. According to Quinn, Mole Man will indeed appear in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film—an element not yet seen in official trailers, despite ongoing rumors regarding the character‘s inclusion.
“We’ve got a lot of fantastic characters in there,”
—Joseph Quinn, Actor (Johnny Storm/Human Torch)
“There is also Mole Man, who is wonderful in it, but Galactus is the big bad. He’s the big, evil, planet-gobbling space god…He’s played brilliantly by the wonderful Ralph [Ineson]. And Silver Surfer, played by the brilliant Julia Garner. We were very lucky to work with her, she’s excellent in the film. There are lots of brilliant characters in this film, that’s for sure.”
—Joseph Quinn, Actor (Johnny Storm/Human Torch)
Although theories online suggested that Paul Walter Hauser could be portraying Mole Man, neither Marvel Studios nor the filmmakers have provided official confirmation of Hauser’s exact role in the cast, fueling ongoing fan discussion as the release date approaches.
Stellar Cast and Sought-After Characters
The cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman, includes Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (Human Torch), Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing). The film brings together Marvel’s First Family in a retro-futuristic version of the 1960s, promising a colorful visual experience and high-stakes confrontations with cosmic threats like Galactus and Silver Surfer, played by Ralph Ineson and Julia Garner, respectively.
With confirmation from the official synopsis, Marvel Studios aims to introduce this new take on iconic heroes:
“Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ben Grimm/The Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet,”
—Official Synopsis
Anticipation Builds Ahead of Release
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is scheduled for its United States theatrical release on July 25, 2025. With Joseph Quinn revealing Fantastic Four movie villain Mole Man joining the lineup alongside heavy-hitters like Galactus and Silver Surfer, fan excitement has only intensified. This introduction of classic and new elements is expected to shape the film’s impact on both audiences and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, building on a base of established talent like Ineson, Pascal, Kirby, Moss-Bachrach, and possibly Paul Walter Hauser.
Original reporting for these developments was provided by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. As release approaches, more announcements and glimpses at the film’s unique vision for the First Family and their adversaries are anticipated, with Marvel fans watching closely for further reveals.
