Paul Walter Hauser, who stars in the new Fantastic Four movie, has confessed to sharing details about his Marvel Cinematic Universe role with over 70 people before the film’s release. His candid admission places him alongside fellow spoiler talkers like Mark Ruffalo and Tom Holland, known for their challenges keeping MCU secrets.
Actor’s Honest Confession on Sharing Spoilers
Hauser explained to GQ that while he generally stayed quiet about his involvement, he couldn’t resist revealing information to several dozen trusted people, including family members and fans. He said,
“For the most part, I was zip-lipped, and everybody understands at this point. They all know if you do Star Wars or Marvel, you can’t talk about it,”
but added,
“I’m not gonna lie and say I told literally no one. I told several dozen people,”
—Paul Walter Hauser, Actor.
He also described instances where he engaged warmly with fans without giving direct answers, especially when approached by children.
“But at the same time, they weren’t blabbering it out, or giving it to news outlets. They were respectful, and excited, and what-have-you. But if a little kid comes up to me in a wheelchair with a comic book, and they’re like, ‘Are you Mole Man?’ I would say something like, ‘I don’t know man, I hear there is a mole…’ And wink at them, just to get them excited.”
—Paul Walter Hauser, Actor.
Speculation Around Hauser’s Role and Film’s Cast
Despite Hauser’s loose lips, those he confided in reportedly did not spoil his secret widely. Before Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered, many fans had already speculated that Hauser’s role would be the Mole Man. The film introduces Marvel’s iconic first family with Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach playing Ben Grimm.
Marvel’s Cautious Approach to Revealing Plot Details
The tension around spoilers remains high, as even prominent cast members joke about their discretion. For example, Pedro Pascal dodged questions about Chris Evans appearing in Fantastic Four or Avengers: Doomsday by saying,
“I’ve just gone into… a blackout,”
emphasizing Marvel’s strict confidentiality. The shadow of Marvel’s spoiler culture continues to affect how cast and crew engage with fans and media.
Significance of Hauser’s Revelations for MCU Fans
Hauser’s openness about his slip-ups highlights the difficulty actors face in protecting Marvel secrets amid eager audiences. As Marvel fans worldwide watch Fantastic Four: First Steps in theaters, such revelations add another layer of intrigue about how spoilers spread and are controlled within the MCU community. This glimpse behind the scenes also raises questions about how future Marvel projects will manage information and fan expectations.
