Jessica Alba’s cinematic prowess started in her early teens, but her career escalated when she starred in James Cameron’s Dark Angel. Her portrayal of Max Guevara catapulted her to stardom, making her a top choice for every filmmaker. But her biggest break was just around the corner with Fantastic Four, where she starred as a key member of the superhero team as Sue Storm.
However, while the movie was a commercial success, not all of her scenes made it to the final cut. One notable deletion was a humiliating sequence with Julian McMahon’s Doctor Doom that, according to some YouTube fans, should have remained in the movie.
What Could Have Been: Alba and McMahon’s Deleted Fantastic Four Sequence
Jessica Alba was the final major cast member to join Fantastic Four in 2005. Her performance as Sue Storm was widely praised, but a deleted scene (via YouTube) might have further enriched her story arc in the movie. The sequence in question starts with Julian McMahon’s Doctor Doom inviting her character, Sue Storm, to meet at a restaurant.
This makes her believe that he’s interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with her. However, as humiliating as it sounds, it isn’t his intention at all. He wanted to inquire how close Reed Richards is to finding a cure. After a brief conversation, Storm suggests, “We cannot do anything until the research is ready.”
To this Doom angrily replied, “We?” and added, “Don’t forget you work for Susan. So, get to work and do your job.” The deleted scene was humiliating for Sue Storm on so many levels, as pointed out by a user named @nicktroisi6347 in the comments section. They added “Poor Sue, no one should be embarrassed like that.”
After watching the video, others also raced to the comments section to share their sentiments regarding the deleted scene.
A user named @hugosmith6575 added “Why they deleted this scene? I think if it would be in the movie, would be better and I don’t care what people say, I Love this Fantastic Four.” Another user @chavagonzalez9734 talked about McMahon’s character and said “Wow, with or without powers, Victor is a total jerk.”
One user, @SinarBaru-bp4jx, even compared the character’s arrogance to The Boys’ Homelander and added, “Antony Starr Homelander seems fit to become dr doom arrogance in MCU.” On the other hand, @TheLegendarysomething added that “I miss this version of Dr. Doom.” Overall, the fans mentioned that this scene should have made the final cut. Further, that it could have significantly enhanced the overall storyline.
Jessica Alba Back on Screen as Trigger Warning Hits Netflix
Actress Jessica Alba is back in the spotlight after a long five-year hiatus. She made her much-anticipated return with Netflix’s thriller drama, Trigger Warning, after her last appearance in 2019’s Killers Anonymous. In her latest role, she steps into the shoes of a special forces commando who returns to her hometown, Creation, following the death of her father, Harry.
But as she dives deeper into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death, she uncovers startling secrets that suggest his death was no accident. The movie directed by Indonesian filmmaker Mouly Surya is a gritty, action-packed thriller centered around gang violence and corruption.
Further, it’s also described as a blend of Rambo: First Blood and John Wick, with producer Basil Lwanyk also involved in the project (via Geek Tyrant). The movie had been in development since 2016 and was recently released on June 21 on Netflix.
You can stream Fantastic Four on Apple TV and Disney Plus. Further, Trigger Warning is available to watch on Netflix.
