Actor from The Fantastic Four Movie Discloses Details on Deleted Crucial Scene
In the world of cinema, there are scenes that don't always make it to the final cut. One such scene, featuring Ioan Gruffudd as Mr. Fantastic imitating Hugh Jackman's iconic Wolverine, was removed from the original 2005 Fantastic Four film.
During a reshoot, Gruffudd, who played Mr. Fantastic, attempted to impress Jessica Alba's Sue Storm by wearing Wolverine's boots. The scene was a tribute to Jackman's portrayal of Wolverine, a character from a different Marvel franchise.
Gruffudd described the experience as a thrill, stating, "Paying homage to the great Hugh Jackman was quite a thrill" [1][3]. However, the scene ended up as a deleted one, and the reasons for its exclusion remain unclear. In a recent interview with Vulture, Gruffudd expressed confusion, stating, "I don't know why that didn't make it into the film."
The Fantastic Four franchise, which also starred Gruffudd, was planned for three movies. However, the decision to abandon the franchise before a third installment was beyond Gruffudd's control. Poor box office performance and underwhelming critical reception of the second film, "Rise of the Silver Surfer," are believed to have contributed to this decision [1].
Despite the cancellation, Gruffudd reflects fondly on the experience, particularly his work with Doug Jones as the Silver Surfer in the second Fantastic Four movie. Jones, known for his expertise in movement and physical acting, brings characters to life in an untouchable way, according to Gruffudd.
Currently, a new Fantastic Four movie, titled The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is playing in cinemas. However, the original cast, including Ioan Gruffudd, is not part of the reboot.
Despite the lost Wolverine scene, Gruffudd remains grateful for the opportunity to pay tribute to Jackman. He expressed that he is glad the scene has a chance to exist somewhere, even though it was not included in the final edit of the original Fantastic Four.
[1] - [Source 1] [3] - [Source 3] (Interview with Ioan Gruffudd)
The deleted scene featuring Ioan Gruffudd impersonating Hugh Jackman's Wolverine was a testament to the entertainment value that intertwines movies and TV, as it bridged the gap between the Fantastic Four and X-Men franchises. Although the scene was ultimately cut from the 2005 Fantastic Four film, Gruffudd remains grateful for the opportunity to pay tribute to Jackman's iconic character.
