Los Angeles, July 25 (V7N) - The upcoming Marvel film The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set in an alternate-reality 1960s, hits theaters on July 25 and promises a retrofuturistic twist on one of the most iconic superhero teams. As the movie revisits the origin of the Fantastic Four, it delves not only into their powers and heroism but also their unexpected rise to celebrity status—an angle that helped star Vanessa Kirby shape her portrayal of Sue Storm, also known as the Invisible Woman.

According to Kirby, the cultural phenomenon of The Beatles—also known as the "Fab Four"—was a helpful comparison for her and her castmates Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm). To get into character, she frequently shared archival footage of The Beatles during their peak in the early 1960s.

“They didn’t strive to be famous. They just made music,” Kirby noted. “It’s the same with the Fantastic Four: They just had these powers that then made them famous. This idea of a global phenomenon being thrust upon you—that was always a useful comparison.”

In the film, the Fantastic Four return from space four years prior with newfound superpowers and have since become global icons and hometown heroes in New York City. Their world, imagined through the lens of Reed Richards’ scientific innovations, is stylized with retrofuturistic aesthetics that blend classic 1960s design with advanced technology.

By drawing parallels between pop culture legends and comic book heroes, The Fantastic Four: First Steps offers a fresh narrative dimension—one that balances fame, responsibility, and the timeless allure of becoming something bigger than yourself.

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