It’s official: Paul Walter Hauser is playing Mole Man in Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
According to the official prequel comic, Fantastic Four: First Steps #1, a first look at his version of Mole Man is featured in the issue. You can see the image below.
In Marvel Comics, Mole Man (real name: Harvey Rupert Elder) is the first enemy of the Fantastic Four. He leads the Moloids and rules Subterranea, a vast underground world beneath Earth’s surface. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for Fantastic Four #1.
The prequel comic Fantastic Four: First Steps #1 is written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Mark Buckingham. It explores the origin of the Fantastic Four, which is directly connected to the upcoming movie.
Here’s the plot details for The Fantastic Four: First Steps:
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 (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) — as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god named Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, things suddenly get very personal.
The film also stars Walter Hauser as Mole Man, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis.
Fantastic Four: First Steps #1 goes on sale July 9 from Marvel Comics, and the movie will be released in theaters and IMAX on July 25, 2025.
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