A new day with a new, unprecedented buzz for fans of The Fantastic Four, as we’re treated to a cascade of marvelous news that would send any comic book enthusiast’s heart racing. The planet eater, Galactus, has been confirmed for his enormous appearance in the upcoming flick, and who better to embody such a towering force than the incredibly gifted Ralph Ineson?
Indeed, with a voice that rumbles like thunder, Ineson is set to bring an enthralling depth to the Marvel movie. The actor is cast alongside Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn in the film.
While Murphy’s name had been circulating in rumors for some time for the role of Galactus, it seems that Marvel has made the decision to go in a different direction. And really, can you blame them? Ineson’s deep, commanding voice and, of course, his imposing presence make him the impeccable choice to bring Galactus to life on the big screen.
The Fantastic Four: Meet the Actor Behind Galactus in the Upcoming Flick
So finally, Ralph Ineson, known for his resounding and authoritative voice, has been cast as the planet-devouring Galactus in The Fantastic Four (via The Hollywood Reporter). Along with a stellar cast that includes Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, Ineson’s presence promises a villainous portrayal so majestic that it could cause us to wonder — isn’t he the best choice for the role of Doctor Doom?
It is also worth noting that there are undoubtedly other candidates for such a formidable villain role. However, if we take a moment to consider Ineson’s track record, it becomes clear that he is more than capable of taking on the challenge.
Fans, who have closely watched his riveting performances and thoroughly studied the lore of Galactus, are convinced that his vocal ability will give the Fantastic Four’s cosmic adversary a spine-tingling, regal edge, raising the bar for villains in superhero movies.
Here are a few comments from fans:
Holy shit Ralph Ineson's voice is actual perfection for Galactus they might have cooked so hard with this casting 😫 pic.twitter.com/hOuatEp6jW
— Hassan Hamid 🎬 (@HassanHamid266) May 9, 2024
Ralph Ineson’s voice is incredibly intimidating holy shit, that’s a damn great casting. https://t.co/qUWZLNm0eD pic.twitter.com/Gwp4a7dp4b
— Craig (@CS11__) May 9, 2024
imagine ralph ineson's galactus with similar practical prosthetics giving the hardest dialogue known to man pic.twitter.com/Z0TSKPdBPe
— Matt🎬 (@mattlikesfilm) May 9, 2024
Ralph Ineson as Galactus might be one of the MCU’s best casting choices, dude has the voice of a god pic.twitter.com/Dv7eJWebJ5
— Beyond Strange (@Comic_Oddity) May 9, 2024
GALACTUS IS ABOUT TO SOUND LIKE THIS 🤯
Ralph Ineson has been cast in #FantasticFour pic.twitter.com/wHukMPE64f
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) May 9, 2024
It is unclear exactly how Galactus will confront the Fantastic Four. The character was created by Marvel legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and made his debut in comic books in 1966 (Fantastic Four #48). Galactus is a celestial being that consumes planets to grow more powerful. Though we still lack many specific plot details, it is safe to assume that Galactus will make an appearance on Earth in The Fantastic Four.
This indicates that The Fantastic Four will probably be the character’s first full-length live-action film.
Ralph Ineson: A Spotlight on His Illustrious Acting Career
Much speculation about The Fantastic Four’s villain has been going around ever since the casting announcements, and it looks like Marvel has found the perfect fit in Ralph Ineson.
Even though you might not be familiar with the British actor by name, chances are good that you have seen at least one, if not many, of his roles. Before beginning a career in dramatic roles, the actor became popular thanks to the BBC’s The Office.
After appearing in three Harry Potter films as Amycus Carrow, he went on to establish his standing as the star of Rober Eggers’ folk horror film The Witch (2015), co-starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Ineson also starred in the 2019 HBO series Chernobyl and again collaborated with Eggers and Taylor-Joy on The Northman in 2022.
Nosferatu, which is expected to be released later this year, will be his third project with Eggers.
And for The Fantastic Four, according to THR, filming is set to begin in England in the middle of the summer.
The Fantastic Four will be released in theaters on July 25, 2025.
