Saturday, February 23, 2013

Vaughn Will Produce The FF Redux

"X-Men: First Class" and "Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn has signed on to produce the "Fantastic Four" reboot says Heat Vision.


"Chronicle" director Josh Trank is set to helm. Jeremy Slater was hired to pen a new script draft about four individuals who gained superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space.

Michael Green ("Green Lantern") wrote the previous draft

The first Fantastic Four in 2005 and its sequel 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer in 2007--both helmed by Tim Story--grossed $620 million despite awful reviews (I liked em both!). Fox wants to restore some credibility and quality to the property, that is currently targeting a Spring 2015 release.

Comic creator and Fox's Creative Consultant on their Marvel superhero films Mark Millar tweeted Friday: "Just off the phone with Fox and some excellent news -- Matthew Vaughn is producing Josh Trank's Fantastic Four reboot"

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